The town of Warren, Rhode Island has been named one of America’s 5 Great Neighborhoods. The American Planning Association on Monday recognized Warren’s…
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The Big Switch: The Humble Water Heater As Energy Storage Star
Renewable energy has grown to nearly 10 percent of New England’s energy mix. But here’s the problem: we can’t control when the sun shines and the wind…
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The Big Switch: How A Local Power Project Disrupted A Powerful Utility
A major transformation in the way energy is made, delivered and used is happening right now, and it’s disrupting the traditional business model 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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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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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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Cranston May Soon Be Home To Rhode Island’s Largest Solar Farm
The city’s planning commission has approved a 21-megawatt solar farm, covering 60 acres. City planners say the solar panels will provide renewable…
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Raimondo: Burrillville Power Plant Is ‘Not A Done Deal’
Hundreds of Burrillville residents welcomed Gov. Gina Raimondo Monday night at a community meeting, where the majority voiced steadfast opposition to a…
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Raimondo’s Roadshow — Is It Paying Off?
In the first six months of the year, Governor Gina Raimondo left town more than a dozen times. Here’s a look at what the governor has been up to.
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State Partners With Private Companies To Boost Installation Of Solar Panels
A state program designed to make buying and installing solar panels affordable and easy is available for residents and small businesses in Providence…
