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Providence Water Supply Board to begin looking at potential financial impacts of Providence’s efforts to lease water operations

Invenergy’s impacts on Native American archeological sites heard by EFSB
October 31, 2019

Invenergy’s impacts on Native American archeological sites heard by EFSB

Christopher Donta, a Senior Principal Investigator of Gray and Pape Inc was cross-examined regarding Gray & Pape’s...
Providence seeking bidders in January for leasing the city’s water
December 13, 2018

Providence seeking bidders in January for leasing the city’s water

Providence’s Director of Sustainability, Leah Bamberger, and Providence City Solicitor Jeff Dana gave a presentation to the...
We need to broaden the way we look at new fossil fuel infrastructure
November 28, 2018

We need to broaden the way we look at new fossil fuel infrastructure

When the Rhode Island Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) considers the licensing for a new fossil fuel...
The Energy Daily calls FERC decision a potential ‘death blow’ for Invenergy
October 31, 2019

The Energy Daily calls FERC decision a potential ‘death blow’ for Invenergy

Eric Lineman, writing for The Energy Daily, a “must-read newsletter for energy industry leaders” and insiders, did...
CLF petitions to protect Rhode Island Waters
November 23, 2018

CLF petitions to protect Rhode Island Waters

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has filed petitions with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to combat...
Sunrise RI asks Cicilline to support Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal resolution
November 21, 2018

Sunrise RI asks Cicilline to support Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal resolution

On Tuesday morning, as part of a national day of action that saw around 400 separate actions...
Sunrise RI disrupts Tom Perez event at Brown over DNC’s lack of urgency on climate change
November 20, 2018

Sunrise RI disrupts Tom Perez event at Brown over DNC’s lack of urgency on climate change

Student activists from the Sunrise Movement, continuing their Washington DC protest where they occupied United States House...
CLF issues a flurry of Motions before the EFSB in Invenergy case
October 31, 2019

CLF issues a flurry of Motions before the EFSB in Invenergy case

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) issued a flurry of motions Monday morning, ahead of the Energy Facility Siting...
Speaker Mattiello shares his current thinking on the Invenergy power plant and energy in New England
October 31, 2019

Speaker Mattiello shares his current thinking on the Invenergy power plant and energy in New England

Ed Achorn, the Providence Journal editorial pages editor, has used his pulpit to strongly advocate for Invenergy‘s...
Nature’s Trust Rhode Island appeals state denial in Rhode Island Superior Court
November 6, 2018

Nature’s Trust Rhode Island appeals state denial in Rhode Island Superior Court

Nature’s Trust Rhode Island filed an appeal in Rhode Island Superior Court on the decision by the...
Environment Council of Rhode Island releases green report card
November 6, 2018

Environment Council of Rhode Island releases green report card

The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) released its biennial Green Report Card on Monday. The report...
Revised Energy Facilities Siting Board Invenergy Hearing Schedule released
October 31, 2019

Revised Energy Facilities Siting Board Invenergy Hearing Schedule released

Energy Facility Siting Board hearings for Invenrgy‘s proposed $1 billion fracked gas and diesel oil burning power...
EFSB rules in favor of three motions that strongly bolster case against Invenergy’s power plant
October 31, 2019

EFSB rules in favor of three motions that strongly bolster case against Invenergy’s power plant

The Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) met today to hear three motions. All the motions were decided...
Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs
October 31, 2019

Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs

On Tuesday evening, a boisterous group of protesters, with a band in tow, peacefully marched through the...
Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off
October 31, 2019

Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off

The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Tuesday issued an order, effective immediately, making it easier...
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