Trump promised to “drill, baby, drill.” What does that actually mean for the U.S. oil and gas industry – and other types of energy, too?
renewable energy
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Making sense of Rhode Island’s latest offshore wind procurement
Rhode Island officials have set a goal of meeting the state’s electricity needs with 100% renewable energy by 2033, and there’s still a long way to go. Last week, the three southern New England states were hoping to procure enough offshore wind to make serious progress toward their climate goals. But Rhode Island only secured […]
Posted inEnvironment, Possibly Podcast
Are we close to 100% renewable energy?
For decades now, people have been installing solar panels, wind turbines and more to transition our energy to renewable sources – but we wondered, how’s it going? We turned to California’s electric grid for answers.
Posted inEnvironment, Possibly Podcast
Can we harness electricity from Electric Eels?
At Possibly, we’re always thinking about ways to generate renewable energy, so when a listener wrote in asking if electric eels could be the next clean energy solution, we got curious!
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Progressive Democrats Unveil Plan For Renewable Energy Pilot Program In Cranston
The Rhode Island Progressive Democrats hope to use Cranston as an example of how the Ocean State can be 100% powered by renewable energy by 2030.
Posted inArticle, Politics
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For November 1
Question of the Week: What is overlooked when one topic dominates public discussion? Read on for more on that, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The high-stakes fight between […]
Posted inArticle, Environment
Developer Faces Major Setbacks In Building Country’s First Large Scale Offshore Wind Farm
Vineyard Wind was dealt two major setbacks that could affect its plan to build the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm.
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Scott MacKay's Commentary: Invenergy Decision Should Accelerate Turn To Renewables
Rhode Island regulators have rejected a plan for a $1 billion fossil fuel plant in the woods of Burrillville. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says this decision should accelerate New England’s reliance on renewable sources to fill energy needs.
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Reliance On Gas, Renewables Comes With Risks, Grid Operator Says
As New England continues to move toward greater reliance on natural gas and renewable power, the region also faces a growing risk of energy demand outpacing supply, according to the organization that operates the system.
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Sprague Energy Looks To Grow Past Fossil Fuels With Solar Panels On Oil Tanks
New Hampshire-based oil and gas distributor Sprague is getting into the renewable energy business – and they hope new solar panels on their storage tanks are only a first step.