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 [...]