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‘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

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R.I.’s New Heat Pump Program Offers Incentives to Install Energy-Efficient Systems

The program allocates $11.2 million for residential incentives, applicable to any homeowners who heat their home with natural gas, propane, or heating oil, according to the latest draft of the program from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources.

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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

Leveling Forests for Solar: Advocates for Green Energy Square Off Over Trees vs. Panels

This scrum of competing interests has been building over the past five years or so as developers of large solar projects respond to a market in Rhode Island for carbon-free energy.

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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
Good Job: R.I. Nonprofit Helps Low-Income Residents Go Solar

New England Grid Operator Moves to Delay Reform of Rule Favoring Fossil Fuels

The minimum offer price rule makes it harder for subsidized renewables to compete in ISO New England’s capacity markets.

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No Shortcuts: Energy Siting Board Says Proposed Port of Providence LPG Expansion Requires Full Review
House Bill Would Help Define Rhode Island Solar-Siting Policy
Electric Vehicles Slowly Catching on in R.I. Police Departments
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