Tag: Rhode Island Energy
R.I. Energy fields four large-scale offshore wind farm proposals
PROVIDENCE – Four developers are seeking to add to Rhode Island’s offshore wind plans.
Rhode Island Energy announced Wednesday that Avangrid Renewables LLC, Orsted A/S,...
Rhode Island Energy expects big drop in summer electricity rates
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy customers who are on the company’s default supply rate may see significantly lower bills this summer.
The company on Thursday...
Hydropower project putting Blackstone River back to work
For years, an endless stream of Blackstone River waters has gushed over the Albion Dam, built more than a century ago to help power...
Rhode Island Energy inks smart metering technology deal
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy is helping the state inch closer to its goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The utility company says it...
Cornett named president of Rhode Island Energy
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island Energy will see a change in leadership next month.
Greg Cornett, a 25-year utility industry veteran, was named president of Rhode...
Wintry mix slows Tuesday’s commute, 1-3 inches snow expected across R.I.
PROVIDENCE – It was a slow commute Tuesday morning as winter storm blanketed the state with snow, sleet and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service...
Storm brings high winds, widespread flooding across state
PROVIDENCE – The state is cleaning up once again from another powerful storm two days after it endured its first major snowfall in two...
State braces for first significant snowstorm since 2022
PROVIDENCE – A winter weather system is expected to slam into the state this weekend with the potential for significant snow accumulation and high...
Rhode Island Energy parent awards $205K to 18 local nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – Eighteen local nonprofits became the beneficiaries of $205,000 in total grants awarded by the PPL Foundation, the nonprofit funding division of PPL...
McKee declares disaster emergency in R.I. following storm
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday issued an executive order declaring a disaster emergency in the state after a storm on Dec....