Tag: Rhode Island Energy
Snowfall intensifies across region, thousands Rhode Islanders without power
NEW YORK (AP) – Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under...
McKee signs executive order mandating review of energy programs
WARWICK – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday signed an executive order that mandates state regulators to vet the financial impacts of several renewable...
Will R.I.’s pioneering clean energy goal be delayed?
Rhode Island was the first state to commit to a 100% renewable energy goal by 2033, but Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration is attempting...
Region begins digging out from Sunday’s major snowstorm
The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice...
R.I. preparing for weekend storm, with heavy snow expected
PROVIDENCE – The state is gearing up for this weekend’s blast of winter that will bring heavy snow.
A winter storm watch will be in effect...
Club Wyndham Newport Overlook owners association files for bankruptcy
JAMESTOWN – The Newport Overlook Association, the nonprofit owners’ group which manages the timeshare property and common areas of the Wyndham Newport Overlook resort at 150...
Windstorm turns off power for thousands of Rhode Island Energy customers
PROVIDENCE – Thousands of Rhode Island Energy customers were left without power on Friday as the state faced wind gusts as high as 60...
Collapse of wind deal clouds R.I.’s climate goals
Rhode Island’s clean energy plans are at a crossroads after Rhode Island Energy, the state’s dominant utility company, walked away from negotiations to purchase...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, November 2025
1. R.I. losing more than a business with closure of another foundry POSTED ONLINE: NOV. 28. Friends Foundry of Woonsocket, VIBCO Inc.’s casting partner...
Good Neighbor Energy Fund open for home heating financial support
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund has opened and is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 heating season, offering financial support...
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