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Federal Money to Boost R.I.’s Energy Efficiency, Heat Pump Rebate Programs
PUC Sides with R.I. Utility in Dispute Over Renewable Energy
Report: Ocean State Ranks High in Renewable Energy Growth Since 2012
EFSB Grants Towns’ Request to Intervene in Mayflower Wind Offshore Energy Project

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Developers: Putting Solar on ‘Disturbed’ Sites in R.I. is a Costly, Complicated Process

In recent interviews, about 10 Rhode Island renewable energy developers described the stratospheric costs and risks of building on sites described as “disturbed” or “compromised” or even “preferred.”

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PUC Approves Electric Rate Hike After Contentious Hearing
‘Do I Want My Heat, or Do I Want My Health:’ Advocates Warn of Dire Effects of Proposed Utility Rate Increases
RI Energy to Forgive $43.5M in Ratepayers’ Debt

Mayflower Wind Claims Effects of Buried Cable Under Sakonnet River Would be Minimal

The project is part of a proposed offshore wind facility in a leased area roughly 30 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard. The project would contain 149 positions for wind turbines and substations, and generate 2,400 megawatts of renewable energy — enough to power 800,000 New England homes.

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R.I.’s New Heat Pump Program Offers Incentives to Install Energy-Efficient Systems
Renewable Energy Legislation Raises Question: Is R.I. Ready for Increase in Solar Connections?
Solar Developer Clashes with Rhode Island Energy Over Renewable Growth Program

Portsmouth Calls Solar Array Shed; Says It Must Be Removed

The town of Portsmouth found this residential ground-mounted solar array on Sea Meadow Drive in violation of town ordinances.

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Leveling Forests for Solar: Advocates for Green Energy Square Off Over Trees vs. Panels
Legislation Aims to Spike State’s Use of Renewable Electricity to Fast-Track Fight Against Carbon
Ocean State Power Plant Under Scrutiny After Equipment Failure
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