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Rhode Island to Examine Role Natural Gas Should Play in Meeting Emissions Goals

Mayflower Wind Recommits to Project After Energy Siting Board Raises Concerns Over Company’s Statements

Federal Money to Boost R.I.’s Energy Efficiency, Heat Pump Rebate Programs

PUC Sides with R.I. Utility in Dispute Over Renewable Energy

The state has seen a more than 6,000% increase in the amount of electricity it gets from the sun, the wind and the earth since 2012, according to the report.

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EFSB Grants Towns’ Request to Intervene in Mayflower Wind Offshore Energy Project

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

PUC Approves Electric Rate Hike After Contentious Hearing

In Rhode Island, utility rates are decided twice yearly, once in the spring, and once again in the fall. The utility buys its electricity supply six months at a time, often well in advance, giving local ratepayers somewhat of a delayed effect of changes to energy supply.

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RI Energy to Forgive $43.5M in Ratepayers’ Debt

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

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

But there is one major challenge to overcome: a lack of infrastructure enabling solar energy installations to connect to the state’s power grid.

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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

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Report: Ocean State Ranks High in Renewable Energy Growth Since 2012

‘Do I Want My Heat, or Do I Want My Health:’ Advocates Warn of Dire Effects of Proposed Utility Rate Increases

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Renewable Energy Legislation Raises Question: Is R.I. Ready for Increase in Solar Connections?

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