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R.I. Officials Embrace Fossil Fuel Power Plant, But Say They Want More Renewable Energy

New Phase for Proposed Power Plant in Burrilliville After Motions to Dismiss, Delay Denied

Reports Conflict on Need for New Natural Gas Power Plant

Burrilliville Power Plant Survives Motion to Dismiss

PROVIDENCE — In a letter late last month to President Trump, House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan asked for help in addressing an “issue that is hurting average Rhode Island families immeasurably.”

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Providence Council Takes Action to Limit Power Plant’s Water

Johnston Mayor Threatens Use of Invenergy’s Legal Team

National Grid Withdraws Controversial Pipeline Tax

JOHNSTON, R.I. — Mayor Joseph Polisena weighed in on his town's surprising water deal with the developer of the fossil-fuel power plant proposed for Burrillville and the controversy the recent agreement created.

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Johnston Unexpectedly Offers Water to Power Plant

Burrillville Power Plant Water Fight Gets Loud, Ends Abruptly

Local Pipeline Leaks Source of Climate Emissions

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The public hearing for a proposal to sell water to a controversial fossil-fuel power plant is coming together with a major new development: Instead of a pipeline carrying water 14 miles to the site in Burrilliville, the water would be delivered via tanker trucks.

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Power Plant Water Fight Intensifies in Woonsocket

Invenergy Making Deal With Woonsocket for Water

Rehoboth Compressor Station Galvanizing Opposition

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House Minority Leader Writes Trump Letter Asking for Help in Building Region Another Natural Gas Pipeline

Johnston Mayor Explains Vote for Invenergy Water Deal

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Water Pipeline Proposal Replaced with Tanker Trucks, Financial Incentives for Woonsocket

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