The Town of Burrillville is asking the state Energy Facility Siting Board to dismiss Invenergy’s application on grounds that the application is incomplete.
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Several Agencies Underscore Invenergy’s Incomplete Application In Advisory Opinions
A dozen local and state agencies have filed their advisory opinions for Invenergy’s proposed power plant, the Clear River Energy Center. Well, sort of….
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The Big Switch: As Renewables Boom, Sparks Fly Over Natural Gas
Even with the boom in renewable power, New England still gets about half its energy from natural gas – that’s a huge jump from 15 percent in 2000. The…
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Your Fall Foliage Forecast
With just a couple of weeks of summer left, the season for leaf peeping is fast approaching.
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The Big Switch: New England Solar Surge Poses Challenges For Grid
New England now gets nearly 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources – with more on the way. But that change is posing challenges for the region…
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Environmental Council Of RI Releases ‘Green Report Card’ Assessing Lawmakers
State legislators received scores based on their voting record on issues like land and water conservation, renewable energy, and transportation. The…
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Wastewater Agency’s Next Steps To Expand Renewable Energy
Across the country, a growing number of major corporations, like Google and Amazon, are buying their own renewable energy. They’re not waiting for…
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Cleanup Effort Underway At A Westerly Quarry
A Connecticut-based company operating at a Westerly quarry embroiled in controversy since 2010 has been gone for nearly a year. But residents are still…
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Housing And Urban Development Secretary To Stop In RI
The head of the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, makes a stop in the Ocean State today. Castro is working to raise…
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Latest Community Meeting On 6-10 Connector Replacement Project Slated For Tuesday
A community meeting is set for Tuesday on the future of the 6-10 Connector in Providence. Debate has sprung up over how best to replace the aging…
