Massachusetts & Rhode Island make history with largest offshore wind projects yet
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Massachusetts and Rhode Island have selected 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power in the region’s first-ever coordinated procurement.
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New Smart Charging Program for EV Drivers in Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
So, we’re excited to announce that Rhode Island Energy (RIE) has just launched a new Electric Vehicle Demand Response (EVDR) program. Here are all the details and how you can sign up to help reduce grid demand during peak times – and earn up to $70!
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Rhode Island Must Get Serious About Decarbonizing Buildings
Green Energy Consumers
JUNE 14, 2024
The Act on Climate is one of the strongest climate policies in the nation, mandating that Rhode Island reduce its emissions 45% by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. Despite this significant contribution to GHGs, Rhode Island lacks a clear, actionable plan to decarbonize buildings. However, the law is not self-implementing.
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Rhode Island & Connecticut’s 704 MW Revolution Wind achieves first ‘steel in the water’
Electrek
MAY 16, 2024
The 704-megawatt (M) Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, just hit a major milestone.
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What’s Needed in Rhode Island Energy EV Filing
Green Energy Consumers
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
We have been attending Rhode Island Energy’s (RIE’s) quarterly Power Sector Transformation sessions for a few years to learn about and advise on electrification initiatives in the state. At the most recent session, we learned that Rhode Island plans to submit an Electric Vehicle Program Filing with the PUC this Fall.
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Rhode Island Wants Your Feedback on New Electric Car Charging Stations!
Green Energy Consumers
APRIL 23, 2024
Rhode Island is preparing to install new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and wants to hear from you about where those stations should go. This is great news for EV drivers and potential EV drivers. So where is this funding coming from, what is the plan, and how do you provide input? Read on!
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The Future of Gas in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Utility-supplied natural gas (methane) is the primary heating fuel in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, supplying 52% and 54% of homes, respectively. Given their mandates to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, both states are exploring strategies to transition away from their prevalent gas distribution systems.
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Rhode Island Is First State to Complete Phase 1 Under National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Green Energy Consumers
JULY 25, 2024
We write with some exciting news regarding Rhode Island’s transportation emission reduction efforts! Last week, Rhode Island became the first state in the nation to complete Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
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Rhode Islanders: Take Action for Clean Cars
Green Energy Consumers
MARCH 30, 2023
Important legislation is being heard TODAY in Rhode Island that would direct the Ocean State to adopt advanced vehicle emissions standards out of California as long as they are more stringent than federal law. Here are all the details you’ll need.
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Rhode Island Update: DRIVE EV & E-Bike Rebate Programs
Green Energy Consumers
JULY 18, 2023
July is a big month for Driving Rhode Island to Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE EV) announcements! Last July, Rhode Islanders were thrilled to learn that the DRIVE EV rebate had been re-instated. This July, we learned that the program is taking a brief pause (as of July 11) before it resumes on August 1, 2023.
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New EPA Vehicle Standards & What They Mean for Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers
APRIL 22, 2024
In this blog, we’ll cover what these regulations are, why they’re so important, and how they interact with electric vehicle (EV) policies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Biden’s first term."
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Rhode Island Can & Must Phase Out Gas Cars
Green Energy Consumers
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Rhode Island has led the nation in the electric sector, with the first offshore wind farm in the country off of Block Island and the groundbreaking law to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2033. Unfortunately, concerning the transportation sector, the state is lagging behind several states.
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Tesla to open sales and service center in Providence, Rhode Island
Teslarati
JULY 31, 2023
A former Stop & Shop location in Providence, Rhode Island, is expected to be transformed into a new Tesla service center and showroom. Tesla’s first store in Rhode Island opened its doors in July 2019. As per Rhode Island Energy, there are currently about 500 electric vehicle charging stations in the state.
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Municipal Aggregation Comes to Rhode Island! Greener power at lower cost.
Green Energy Consumers
MARCH 16, 2023
We're excited to announce the start of something good in Rhode Island. Better yet, starting in May, customers enrolled in these aggregations will pay a lower rate than what would be charged by Rhode Island Energy.
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Rhode Island Must Increase its Capacity to Make Climate Progress
Green Energy Consumers
JULY 7, 2023
Rhode Island has committed to combating climate change by adopting one of the strongest climate policies in the nation: An Act on Climate , committing the state to 45% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. While Rhode Island is at the forefront of aggressive climate policy, it is not alone.
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Rhode Island leaps ahead towards 100% renewable electricity!
Green Energy Consumers
JUNE 14, 2022
Rhode Island makes history! Rhode Island is now set to become the first state to reach that total level of commitment towards wind, solar, and other qualifying power sources.
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Massachusetts & Rhode Island make history with largest offshore wind projects yet
Baua Electric
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Photo: Worldview Films via Vineyard Wind 1 Massachusetts and Rhode Island have selected 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power in the region’s first-ever coordinated procurement. Massachusetts selected 1,087 MW of the 1,287-MW SouthCoast Wind, with Rhode Island selecting the remaining 200 MW. Get started here.
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New Electric School Buses Coming to Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Now, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced who got awarded – and school districts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are on the list! Earlier this summer, we wrote about applications being open for the Clean School Bus Program. GECA staff and partners with an electric school bus in Beverly, MA.
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Rhode Island & Connecticut’s 704 MW Revolution Wind achieves first ‘steel in the water’
Baua Electric
MAY 16, 2024
Photo: Revolution Wind The 704-megawatt (M) Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, just hit a major milestone. Revolution Wind’s site is more than 15 miles south of Rhode Island and 32 miles southeast of Connecticut. Get started here. –ad*
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Massachusetts Adopts Clean Car Standards. Rhode Island. Slow-walks.
Green Energy Consumers
MARCH 31, 2023
Rhode Island, meanwhile, is slow-walking on these important standards. The ACCII standards will ensure that Massachusetts residents have access to the full range of electric vehicle model choices and that the Commonwealth phases out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
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The Latest IPCC Report & What It Means for Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers
MARCH 25, 2023
With the release of the report , U nited N ations Secretary General António Guterres called on developed nations to achieve net-zero emissions by as close to 2040 as possible , rather than the 2050 date that has been the standard – and the date around which Massachusetts and Rhode Island climate policy has developed.
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Rhode Island EV Rebate Program is Open for Applications
Green Energy Consumers
JULY 7, 2022
Starting today, July 7, Rhode Islanders who want to purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV) are eligible to receive a rebate from the newly re-instated DRIVE EV program. This is big news for drivers who are tired of paying $5 per gallon of gasoline and are ready to buy a car that’s much better for the climate.
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Rhode Island sets fastest timeline of any US state to reach 100% renewable electricity [update]
Electrek
JULY 1, 2022
Rhode Island has passed a law requiring all of the state’s electricity to be offset by renewable energy by 2033 – the fastest timeline of any state in the US. The post Rhode Island sets fastest timeline of any US state to reach 100% renewable electricity [update] appeared first on Electrek.
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Rhode Island Picks up the Pace on Clean Cars & Trucks
Green Energy Consumers
MAY 22, 2023
A little over a month ago we published a blog celebrating Massachusetts’ formal adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II standard and pointing out that Rhode Island was slow-walking on the standard. We are happy to report that Rhode Island has since picked up the pace!
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Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Goal a Beacon for Other States
Cars That Think
AUGUST 4, 2022
It is true that Rhode Island is small. Much of the meager wind power that does exist comes either from other states or from the 30-megawatt Block Island Wind Farm—the first offshore wind farm in the US—which consists of just five turbines and only came online in 2016. But analysts are optimistic that Rhode Island can do the job.
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Rhode Island sets fastest state target of 100% renewable electricity by 2033
Electrek
JUNE 27, 2022
In June, Rhode Island’s House and Senate approved legislation, expected to be signed into law by Governor Daniel McKee (D-RI), that will require all of the state’s electricity to be offset by renewable energy by 2033 – the fastest timeline of any state in the US.
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Massachusetts should follow Rhode Island to zero-emission electricity
Green Energy Consumers
JUNE 20, 2022
Rhode Island just passed legislation that requires the state’s electric suppliers to procure 100% renewable electricity by 2033, using the highest quality (“Class I” or “new”) Renewable Energy Certificates.
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Rhode Island Bill Creates Roadmap to Advance Future of Electric Transportation
Green Energy Consumers
MARCH 9, 2022
Last week , Rhode Island legislators Sen. Alana DiMario and Rep. Terri Cortvriend introduced bills setting a target of 100% of new cars registered being electric vehicles by 2030. The legislation ( H. 7653 and S.
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Rhode Islanders: National Grid is still your utility, at least for now.
Green Energy Consumers
APRIL 4, 2022
On Friday, Superior Court Judge Brian Stern put a pause on PPL's purchase of Rhode Island's electric and gas utility from National Grid. This pause is temporary and will allow for the judge to hear the Attorney General's case on why the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers misunderstood the laws that govern this transaction.
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Tesla wins another, licensed to sell electric cars in Rhode Island
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 15, 2018
Rhode Island will allow the direct sale of Teslas and has issued a state dealer license to the company to open a dealer in Warwick. Tesla can now add another notch to its sales board.
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National Grid wants to Sell Its Rhode Island Business. Is that in the public interest?
Green Energy Consumers
JUNE 14, 2021
In its deal with PPL, National Grid hopes to gain PPL’s business in the U nited Kingdom in exchange for Rhode Island’s electric and gas customers. However, this is not a done deal: over the coming year , Rhode Island regulators are charged with reviewing whether the sale is in the “public interest.”
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Rhode Island Announces Its First Electric Bus Fleet
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 25, 2022
Fleet funding was provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Volkswagen settlement funds, and RIPTA capital funds.
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Rhode Island Launches Hybrid-Electric License Plates For EMT Safety
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 24, 2014
That''s why Rhode Island plans to issue special license plates that identify a vehicle as an.' Hybrid and electrified cars may be good for the environment, but they can pose a danger to first responders.
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PowerUpRI: Rhode Island’s New Home EV Charging Rebate Program
Green Energy Consumers
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Office of Energy Resources, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, just launched a home electric vehicle (EV) charging rebate program!
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Dirty money from polluters funds clean-car incentives in Rhode Island
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Rhode Island is one of the many states to offer purchase rebates for new electric cars. Under the recently introduced Driving Rhode Island to Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) incentive program, buyers can get up to $2,500 for their electric-car purchases.
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Building & Transportation Emissions Heading in the Wrong Direction
Green Energy Consumers
JULY 9, 2024
So it hurts to report that our beloved states, Massachusett s and Rhode Island, have carbon emissions going up, not down as their laws and the planet require. At Green Energy Consumers Alliance, we’re all about that “think globally, act locally” thing. Unfortunat el y, this is true at a global and national level as well.
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Rhode Island Receiving More Than $24.2M in Recovery Funding for Transit Hybrids
Green Car Congress
JULY 11, 2009
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority ( RIPTA ) will receive more than $24.2 The federal funding, provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will also be used by RIPTA for capital maintenance and to upgrade public transportation throughout Rhode Island.
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Connecticut & Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm just got the construction go-ahead
Electrek
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, can begin offshore construction in 2024. more… The post Connecticut & Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm just got the construction go-ahead appeared first on Electrek.
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How to Get Trusted Advice on Heat Pumps for your Home
Green Energy Consumers
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Both Massachusetts and Rhode Island have ambitious goals and generous incentives to speed that transition, but figuring out when and how to make the switch for your own property remains a complicated question.
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Project 2025 is a Dire Threat to Clean Energy and Climate Action
Green Energy Consumers
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This blog will highlight some climate wins we have seen in the prior 4 years, and underscore the impact Project 2025 would have in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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RI Action Alert: Ask your Legislators to Support the Building Decarbonization Act!
Green Energy Consumers
MAY 20, 2024
There are weeks not months left in Rhode Island’s 2024 legislative session, which means we must act urgently to pass crucial legislation for climate.
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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.
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Why We Need Building Performance Standards in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Background. Recently, we posted a blog on one policy, the Clean Heat Standard, to decarbonize the building sector. Consider it one tool in the tool chest and understand that it’s usually not possible to make anything with just one tool. With this blog, we will explore a complimentary policy – Building Performance Standards (BPS).
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Massachusetts DPU Has Too Much To Do!
Green Energy Consumers
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In Rhode Island, that’s the Public Utilities Commission (PUC); in Massachusetts, that’s the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). In our work, we pay close attention to the agencies regulating the electric and gas utilities. Both commissions have always had a big job – regulating what economists call "natural monopolies."
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