Rhode Island

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When is a new power plant ‘necessary’ in New England? Regulators defer to capacity market

The regional grid operator’s long-term capacity auctions have become key to developers’ state siting applications.

By Lisa Prevost . 27 September 2019
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Connecticut, Rhode Island vie for roles in emerging offshore wind industry

While each state wants to be the hub offshore wind, experts say there should be plenty of opportunity for both to succeed.

By Lisa Prevost . 11 September 2019
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Can Northeast states turn their offshore wind goals into reality?

Northeastern states are engaged in a game of renewable one-upmanship. The question is whether all this new wind power will actually be built.

By ClimateWire . 23 July 2019
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Rhode Island project stands out as new fossil-free homes still a rarity

The all-electric condominiums are believed to be the first in the state built for middle-class buyers.

By Lisa Prevost . 17 May 2019
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In Northeast, more research needed on offshore wind’s impact on fishing

A new alliance seeks to collect and share information on the relationships between fisheries and wind development.

By Meg Dalton . 17 April 2019
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Student fund managers fuel colleges’ clean energy investments

As colleges and universities divest from fossil fuels, investments in clean energy have not been as quick to catch on, in part because of unpredictable changes in government policy.

By Sujata Srinivasan . 8 April 2019
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Rhode Island town grapples with how to promote solar and protect rural views

Exeter adopted a solar moratorium last month as it considers its latest ordinance related to land-use concerns.

By Meg Dalton . 28 January 2019
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Rhode Island looks to spare green space with brownfield solar projects

A new state incentive offers money to developers that build solar projects on polluted properties instead of forests or farmland.

By Meg Dalton . 10 December 2018
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Rhode Island starts early to develop offshore wind workforce pipeline

A state-funded pilot program looks to inspire kids to think about offshore wind with field trips and classroom curriculum.

By Meg Dalton . 9 November 2018
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Rhode Island church uses solar to promote environmental stewardship

For a growing number of houses of worship, investing in renewable energy is a focus of “creation care.”

By Meg Dalton . 6 November 2018