Federal authorities said there’s no problem with how utilities like Eversource buy space on New England’s natural gas pipeline system. It counters a…
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Eversource Asks N.H. To Reconsider Northern Pass Denial
Eversource is asking New Hampshire regulators to reconsider their rejection of the Northern Pass project.
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Wind Power Proposals Surpass Natural Gas Plans
The manager of New England’s power grid says for the first time ever, there are more proposals for new wind power projects than there are for natural…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March is here, along with a new activist movement influencing the gun debate in Rhode Island. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Hundreds Turn Out For Meeting On Offshore Drilling
An estimated 300 people attended a public meeting in Providence Wednesday on the Trump administration’s plan to drill for oil and gas off the East Coast.
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Federal Regulators To Hold Public Meeting In RI On Offshore Drilling Proposal
Federal regulators will be accepting written comment from Rhode Islanders Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s proposal to drill for oil and gas off…
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New Report Touts Success Of Regional Carbon Emissions Reduction Program
A New England carbon emissions reduction program could generate more than $7 billion by 2030 for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy,…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The fallout from two significant events will remain in the air when Rhode Island lawmakers return from their mid-winter break next week. With that in…
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RI Sen. Kettle Resigns; Says Senate Leaders Don’t Understand Due Process
Embattled Rhode Island state Sen. Nicholas Kettle resigned Thursday, criticizing Senate leaders for not understanding “the importance of due process as…
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Sen. Kettle Pleads Not Guilty To Two Counts Of Extortion In Case Involving Former Legislative Page
Rhode Island state Sen. Nicholas Kettle pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he twice extorted a former legislative page to engage in sex in 2011.
