The Rhode Island Progressive Democrats hope to use Cranston as an example of how the Ocean State can be 100% powered by renewable energy by 2030.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 1
Question of the Week: What is overlooked when one topic dominates public discussion? Read on for more on that, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The high-stakes fight between […]
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Developer Faces Major Setbacks In Building Country’s First Large Scale Offshore Wind Farm
Vineyard Wind was dealt two major setbacks that could affect its plan to build the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm.
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Scott MacKay's Commentary: Invenergy Decision Should Accelerate Turn To Renewables
Rhode Island regulators have rejected a plan for a $1 billion fossil fuel plant in the woods of Burrillville. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this decision should accelerate New England’s reliance on renewable sources to fill energy needs.
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Reliance On Gas, Renewables Comes With Risks, Grid Operator Says
As New England continues to move toward greater reliance on natural gas and renewable power, the region also faces a growing risk of energy demand outpacing supply, according to the organization that operates the system.
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Sprague Energy Looks To Grow Past Fossil Fuels With Solar Panels On Oil Tanks
New Hampshire-based oil and gas distributor Sprague is getting into the renewable energy business – and they hope new solar panels on their storage tanks are only a first step.
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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.
