President Trump’s tax bill is about to end a number of tax credits for homeowners who install clean energy appliances. But some people are racing to beat the deadline.
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When should I charge my electric car?
If you have an electric car, and you want to try to reduce the greenhouse gases that are created in order to power that car, when should you charge it?
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Biden puts AI and climate at the top of the list for Trump administration
President Biden, 82, has focused on U.S. foreign policy for decades. As he leaves office, he said his team’s work on artificial intelligence and climate was key for his successor to follow through on.
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Biden marks his climate legacy during Amazon visit, asserting ‘nobody’ can reverse it
“Some may seek to deny or delay the clean energy revolution that’s underway in America, but nobody — nobody — can reverse it,” Biden said. But Trump has vowed to roll back those plans.
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Can I trust the solar panel companies that knock on my door?
Recently, I’ve had a lot of people knocking on my door, trying to sell me solar panels. It happened just last week! I wanted to find out if they are legit.
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Despite Objections, RI Fishermen’s Advisory Board Approves Compensation Offer From Offshore Wind
A fishermen’s advisory board has voted to accept a compensation offer from an offshore wind company planning a project off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, but lots of fishermen are unhappy with the deal.
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National Grid Receives More Than 40 Proposals For Clean Energy Projects
National Grid has received 41 bids for renewable energy projects, as the company looks to expand in that sector.
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New Gas, Electricity Rates To Take Effect This Weekend
National Grid customers in Rhode Island will see changes to their gas and electric bills, effective this Saturday. Average residential customers using 500 kilowatt hours of electricity a month will see their monthly bills increase by 3.5 percent, or $3.67. That’s lower than National Grid’s original ask of $7. Residential gas customers are expected to […]
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EPA Proposes New Rule To Replace Clean Power Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Tuesday changes to the federal plan aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, but Rhode Island’s governor says the new rule is “regressive.”
