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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.
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
July 29, 2009
DOE Awards $54 Million for State Energy Programs in Four States
DOE awarded $54 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin on July 27 to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. More
March 30, 2009
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Raises More Than $117 Million in Third Auction
Funds raised by a mid-March auction of carbon dioxide emissions allowances by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative exceeded $117 million, $10 million more than the auction held in December 2008. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies in 10 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. More
January 21, 2009
Offshore Wind Power Moves Ahead in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
A favorable Final Environmental Impact Statement from the Minerals Management Service bodes well for the Cape Wind project off of Massachusetts, as the project leaders hope to complete the project permitting by March. Meanwhile, Rhode Island could soon have a wind facility built in state-owned waters. More
January 7, 2009
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Raises $106.5 Million in Second Auction
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative raised $106.5 million for the participating 10 states in a December auction of carbon dioxide emissions allowances. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies. More
December 10, 2008
Company Proposes Ocean Energy Projects in Six States
The states of California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island were recently surprised to learn that a company is proposing to build wave energy projects off their shores, with plans to also add wind turbines. The projects will use jack-up platforms adopted from the oil industry. More
October 1, 2008
Deepwater Wind to Build Rhode Island Off-Shore Wind Plant
Deepwater Wind will construct an off-shore wind energy project that is expected to provide 15% of Rhode Island's annual electricity needs. The company is also building a manufacturing plant that could create up to 800 jobs in the state. More
April 25, 2007
Rhode Island Wind Power Study Points to Offshore Resources
Rhode Island has plentiful wind energy resources, but the vast majority of them are located offshore, according to a new study commissioned by Governor Carcieri. The study identified 10 offshore areas covering 98 square miles that could provide a large fraction of the state's power needs. More
March 12, 2007
Tower begins measuring Tiverton for wind power
A meteorological tower has been erected to monitor wind speeds to determine if a community-scale wind turbine should be installed at a proposed artists community development. More
January 31, 2007
Rhode Island Joins Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
On January 30, Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri announced in his State of the State address that Rhode Island will join a regional pact to reduce global warming pollution from electric power plants. The state’s participation completes a solid block of states across New England that have joined the pact. More
