Tag: utilities
As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – As the explosive energy demand of artificial intelligence spurs a renaissance for fossil fuels, renewable energy allies are trying to...
McKee, New England governors urge federal regulators to block utility profit...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee has joined all five other New England governors in urging federal regulators to reject a proposal by regional...
R.I. unemployment rises to 4.5% in January despite adding jobs
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 4.5% in January even though the state added 400 jobs month over month,...
RIPEC: ‘Growing headwinds’ for R.I.’s economy
PROVIDENCE – Concerning trends across several key indicators suggest "growing headwinds" for Rhode Island’s economy, according to a new report from the Rhode Island...
RIPEC: R.I.’s economy showed weakness despite adding 800 jobs in Q1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy showed weakness in the first quarter of 2025 despite adding 800 jobs, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and...
General Assembly bill would limit utility company profits
PROVIDENCE – Legislation introduced by Rep. Megan L. Cotter, D-Exeter, would place a limit in state law on the profit margin that can be...
R.I. monthly unemployment jumps to 3.2% in December
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in December was 3.2%, three-tenths of a percentage point higher than the previous month, the R.I. Department...
U.S. job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by...
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021. But demand...
Report: R.I. economy shows mixed results in Q3 despite historically low...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy experienced mixed results across key economic indicators in the third quarter despite the state’s unemployment rate reaching its lowest...
A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due
The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April’s bills are coming due.
The good news is there is help...
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