Rhode Island

Offshore wind

Trump admin halts construction of nearly finished offshore wind farm

Ørsted’s Revolution Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is hit with a stop-work order over vague “national security” concerns.

By Clare Fieseler .

24 August 2025

offshore wind turbine and ship — (Revolution Wind)

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As Rhode Island considers future of gas, advocates call for ‘realism’ on cost, availability of RNG

Members of a state committee want its final report to acknowledge that renewable natural gas captured from animal manure or food waste is not a viable replacement for fossil fuel gas.

By Lisa Prevost . 13 November 2024
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Nine states pledge to boost heat pumps to 90% of home equipment sales by 2040

Northeast and Western states seek to make high-efficiency electric technology the norm in residential space heating and cooling and water heating.

By Annie Ropeik . 7 February 2024
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Northeast grid operator weighs first environmental justice position

The role could serve as a bridge between ISO New England and the communities it serves as the region transitions to cleaner energy resources, state officials say.

By Miranda Willson . 7 August 2023
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Rhode Island lawmaker wants to require solar on new homes and parking lots

Rep. Jennifer Boylan wants to “start having conversations” about following California’s lead in making solar an integral part of new construction.

By Lisa Prevost . 5 April 2023
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Rhode Island climate goals may require statewide ban on new gas hookups

The chair of the state’s Public Utilities Commission said Thursday that a statewide ban on new gas hookups could be necessary to meet the state’s mandatory target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 February 2023
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Solar program aims to cut energy costs for lower-income Rhode Island residents

The New England state recently issued a request for proposals from solar companies to partner on a program that will lease and install solar equipment on homes owned by low- to moderate-income residents.

By Lisa Prevost . 10 January 2023
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R.I. must accelerate transportation emission cuts to hit 2030 target, advocates say

A growing number of advocates are calling on Rhode Island to get more aggressive about investing in mass transit and other transportation emissions mitigation measures in order to achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas goal.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 January 2023
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Rhode Island starts to wrestle with what its net-zero goal means for natural gas

The state has a mandate to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A discussion is underway about where that will leave the state’s natural gas distribution industry, which heats about half of the state’s homes.

By Lisa Prevost . 3 October 2022
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Solar lending program offers option to marginalized New England households

Despite favorable incentives for lower-income residents in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the upfront cost of buying solar panels remains a financial barrier for many potential customers.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 April 2022
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Rhode Island attorney general seeks emergency order to block utility sale

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has filed for an emergency stay seeking to block the proposed sale of the state’s largest gas and electric distribution utility pending an appeal over the buyer’s climate commitments.

By Lisa Prevost . 24 February 2022