Tag: Rhode Island Energy
Nexamp, TurningPoint Energy cut ribbon on new solar farm in Warren
WARREN – A former golf course is now home to more than 17,000 solar panels set to provide power to Ocean State schools, nonprofits...
Rhode Island Energy proposes lower winter rates
PROVIDENCE – Some Rhode Island Energy customers may see lower bills this winter compared to last year.
The company on Thursday filed a proposed winter...
New accord could propel green energy research at URI
The University of Rhode Island is hoping a new partnership with the utility company PPL Corp. will pay off by bringing in millions of...
RIPTA launches first in-line electric bus charging station in Northeast
CRANSTON – As the R.I. Public Transit Authority moves to meet its clean energy goals, the statewide transportation agency earlier this month celebrated the...
R.I. Energy prepares to launch new website, bill design
PROVIDENCE – Changes are in store for Rhode Island Energy customers next month.
Beginning Aug. 19, customers will see a new website and bill design...
About 200 still without power after tornado tore through northern R.I.
PROVIDENCE – About 212 residents remained without power Friday afternoon as the cleanup continued after heavy storms and a tornado tore through the northern...
PPL Foundation awards $232K to 17 local nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – The PPL Foundation, the fundraising arm of Rhode Island Energy’s parent company PPL Corp., recently awarded $232,400 to 17 local nonprofits, including...
R.I. Energy, URI partner on renewable energy research initiatives
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island and the largest energy supplier in the state are partnering to help move forward vital research...
Ørsted adds $5.5M in higher ed grants to R.I. offshore wind...
PROVIDENCE – Ørsted A/S plans to award $5.5 million in grants to three higher education institutions in Rhode Island as part of its proposed...
May 20 deadline looming for federal disaster relief from last winter’s...
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible nonprofits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the severe...