Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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The Big Switch: The Humble Water Heater As Energy Storage Star
Renewable energy has grown to nearly 10 percent of New England’s energy mix. But here’s the problem: we can’t control when the sun shines and the wind…
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The Big Switch: How A Local Power Project Disrupted A Powerful Utility
A major transformation in the way energy is made, delivered and used is happening right now, and it’s disrupting the traditional business model of…
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The Big Switch: Does Wind Energy Have A Future In Connecticut?
Wind power is about to go big-time in New England, with the opening of the first offshore wind farm in the U.S., located off the Rhode Island coast. And…
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Applying For State Assistance Should Get Faster, But It’s Still Complex
For Rhode Islanders seeking state assistance like health insurance or food stamps, there’s a new system in place. We visited the Department of Human…
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New State Benefits System Goes Live Tuesday
As of Tuesday there’s a new way of applying for state benefits like Medicaid and food stamps, or SNAP. It’s an online application for all Department of…
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Johnson And Wales University Touts First Completed Development Project On I-195 Land
The first development project on the vacant I-195 land in Providence is complete. The land has sat empty since it became available for development. Now…
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Elorza Opposes National Grid’s Proposed LNG Facility
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is opposing National Grid’s proposal to build a natural gas liquefaction facility at Field’s Point in Providence.
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Staying Connected
Here’s the modern lament that comes out of so many of our mouths: If only people would get their noses out of their smartphones, we could return to the…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The doldrums of (mostly) slow news days are upon us, even with just slightly more than three weeks until Rhode Island’s September 13 primary. So thanks…