Rhode Island News
The following news clips highlight Rhode Island involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
April 10, 2013
New Database Shows Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department recognized a new publicly available database that offers federal, state, and local decision-makers information documenting the results of energy-efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. More
December 18, 2012
Rhode Island Seeks to Add EVSE Charging Stations
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources is seeking proposals from contractors to furnish and install 30 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) stations statewide. More
December 5, 2012
DOI Announces Renewable Energy Offshore Lease Sales
The Department of the Interior (DOI) and its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced competitive lease sales for renewable energy development of two wind energy areas offshore of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia. More
October 17, 2012
Massachusetts Again Tops State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts topped the list of energy efficient states for the second year, according to a report released by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. More
August 8, 2012
Six New England States Launch Regional Renewable Energy Initiative
The New England Governors' Conference has passed a resolution to launch a coordinated regional procurement of renewable energy. As a result, a request for proposals will be issued in 2013 for renewable energy projects in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
July 5, 2012
Interior Reports Two Major Wind Energy Initiatives Finish Review
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on July 2 that two major wind energy initiatives have completed important environmental reviews in three states—in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Wyoming—clearing the way for public comment and final review. More
August 24, 2011
Interior Launches Leasing Process for Wind Energy Offshore Rhode Island, Massachusetts
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the initial steps for offshore commercial wind energy leases offshore of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. More
November 24, 2010
Interior Department Launches Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Initiative
The Department of the Interior has launched a "Smart from the Start" wind energy initiative to speed offshore wind development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. More
June 16, 2010
DOI and 10 East Coast States Form an Offshore Wind Energy Consortium
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and 10 East Coast states have established the Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium to promote the development of wind resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. More