Rhode Island
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A Rhode Island utility successfully lobbied to increase solar net metering
As larger utilities seek to limit payments for customer-generated solar power, the ratepayer-owned Block Island Power Company convinced state legislators this session to remove a previous cap on its net metering program.By Lisa Prevost .
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Electric grid sale presents rare opportunity for Rhode Island, clean energy advocates say
Clean energy advocates want state officials to demand details on how PPL Corp. would accelerate the clean energy transition before approving its purchase of Narragansett’s electric distribution system.By Lisa Prevost .
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Commentary: Rhode Island needs to go beyond Act On Climate legislation
The Transportation and Climate Initiative is a key opportunity for Rhode Island and the Northeast to improve air quality and invest in cleaner, safer transportation options for our children, writes guest commentator Mac Dressman.By Mac Dressman .
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Rhode Island climate law sets the stage for the state's next fight: transportation
State lawmakers must pass authorizing legislation before joining a regional cap-and-invest program to reduce vehicle emissions. A bill is expected to be introduced soon, but its passage is hardly assured.By Lisa Prevost .
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In New England, efforts underway to boot gas-powered cars
A panelist of transportation experts discusses the introduction of electric vehicles in southern New England and internationally.By Grace Kelly .
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Rhode Island Act On Climate bill calls for 'real and enforceable' goals
The most controversial part of the updated legislation is a provision that makes emission reduction targets legally enforceable by allowing citizen lawsuits.By Tim Faulkner .
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Carbon capture and brews: Rhode Island brewery puts emissions back into beers
Systems for capturing carbon emissions from brewing operations have become more economical for small brewers during the pandemic.By Lisa Prevost .
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Wood heat tax credit gives New England industry ‘something to rally around’
Congress included the new tax credit in December’s COVID-19 stimulus bill, offering 26% off the cost of installing high-efficiency wood boilers.By David Thill .
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Providence rule would require energy benchmarking for all large buildings
A voluntary benchmarking program launched a few years ago hasn’t caught on with commercial building owners, so city leaders want to make it mandatory.By Lisa Prevost .
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Online portal aims to be clearinghouse for community solar subscriptions
Massachusetts-based EnergySage announced the soft launch of its community solar marketplace earlier this month.By Sarah Shemkus .
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