Tag: rhode island
Senate OKs Walaska Bill Expanding Renewable Energy Growth Program
Sen. William A. Walaska (D-Dist. 30, Warwick)’s bill extending the Renewable Energy Growth Program through 2029 passed the Senate today along with [...]
Raimondo’s Budget Plan Aims to Boost Renewable Energy Systems Throughout R.I.
In December, in a bid to cut Rhode Island’s carbon footprint, Governor Raimondo signed an executive order to acquire [...]
Rhode Island Environmental Groups Set 2015 Priority Issues
A statewide ban on plastic shopping bags and more composting are among several key issues being advanced by Rhode [...]
Rhode Island Lawmakers Look to Expand Renewable-Energy Program
State lawmakers have filed legislation to expand the program that has been most effective in spurring the development of [...]
R.I. Legislation Allows New Investments in Renewable Energy
Before the General Assembly adjourned earlier this week, legislators passed a bill that aims to bolster investment in renewable [...]
Rhode Island bill builds wind authority
The House Bill, H7592 was introduced by Representatives Gallison, Malik, Morrison, Edwards, and Handy on February 16, 2012. The [...]
Rhode Island Senate committee debates energy efficiency
The slow track of environmental bills followed their usual course at an April 4 hearing in the Senate Committee [...]
Rhode Island’s renewable energy laws
By Representative Deborah Ruggiero Rhode Island ranks among the lowest 10 states in the country when it comes to [...]