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New R.I. Energy Program Expects Solar Growth

A low-cost way for going solar is now available in Rhode Island. Leasing, also referred to as third-party ownership, is one more option, thanks to the state’s new solar incentive program. But don’t expect to find solar companies offering leases in Rhode Island just yet.

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Block Island Wind Farm Set to Start Spinning Next Year

NORTH KINGTSOWN, R.I. — While Cape Wind has been stalled by lawsuits and canceled power-purchase agreements, the Block Island Wind Farm continues to sail along. Although the initial goal was to be running by 2013, onshore construction officially launched this month and the project is expected to have “steel in the water” this summer and be fully operational by fall 2016.

 

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Gas Pipeline Project Being Pushed from Both Sides

Both sides on the natural gas-pipeline debate are pushing ahead on the issue. Gov. Charlie Baker wants the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to investigate how utility companies can buy more natural-gas contracts, which, in turn, helps finance construction of natural-gas pipelines.

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