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Are geothermal networks the future of heating and cooling?

by Cameron Leo, Christine Okulo and Megan Hall February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

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A new program in Framingham, Massachusetts is leading the transition from gas to geothermal heating and cooling.

So far this year, more than 5,600 National Grid gas customers, and more than 12,000 electricity customers in Rhode Island have been shut off. However, most people get their power back within days.

Article, Business, Environment

Despite Protections, RI’s Lower-Income Utility Customers Risk Losing Power

by Avory Brookins December 13, 2018January 16, 2024

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Temperatures are dropping and for many people, that means higher gas bills to heat their homes. But not everyone can easily afford those bills, and missing payments puts some people at risk of getting their power shut off.

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