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ENERGETIC DISCUSSION: Abigail Hasenfus, renewable energy programs manager for the state of Rhode Island, speaks with Derek Gomes, chief public affairs officer for the R.I. Office of Management and Budget. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

POWERING UP: Opening a door to work in clean energy

Education 09/27/2024

Sometimes all it takes to launch careers and solve labor shortage issues is for someone to open the door and welcome the next generation...

General Assembly approves bill tightening rules on solar companies

Economy 06/05/2024

PROVIDENCE – In response to an increase in customer complaints to state regulators about solar retailers using aggressive sales tactics and providing misleading information...

RHODE ISLAND residents, small businesses, nonprofits and public sector entities will be eligible to receive rebates for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles, as part of the state's electric vehicle rebate program DRIVE EV. / AP FILE PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH

R.I.’s electric vehicle rebate program to start July 7

Economy 06/28/2022

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is launching its new electric vehicle rebate program next month, the latest in a series of state efforts to curb...

Solar panel development bills die in legislative session

Government 07/02/2019

PROVIDENCE – A bill that would have encouraged greater use of solar panels among Rhode Island’s commercial and industrial properties and another bill to...