By: News Staff Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- State environmental officials are once again working with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away 1,000 trees this sprin...
More than 100 labor officials got a tour of the Block Island Wind Farm on Tuesday to see what kinds of economic opportunities may lie ahead in the clean energy industry in Southern New England.
By: The Associated Press Email: news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 HOPKINTON, R.I. (AP) -- A Rhode Island town council is set to consider a proposal for a 46,000 panel solar farm, the largest solar energ...
The latest trendy fitness craze has come to the ocean state. Goat Yoga now available at Simmons Organic Farm in Middletown.
By: News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Two senators from New England are leading a coalition of senators who are asking President Donald Trump to prioritize funding for programs that red...
By: The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Two senators from New England are leading a coalition of senators who are asking President Donald Trump to prioritize funding for p...
By: News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — The development of the Burrillville Power Plant will be decided later Thursday afternoon. Rhode Island’s Energy Facility Siting Board will vote ...
By: The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The nation’s first offshore wind farm has opened off the coast of Rhode Island, ushering in a new era in the U.S. for the industry. ...
By Alana Cerrone acerrone@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @Alana_Cerrone Rhode Island may be known for many things – and now it can be known for having the first offshore wind farm in the country. 600 feet in the air...
By Ana Bottary abottary@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @anabottary Bernard Lafayette marched for peace with Dr. Martin Luther king. Today he continues that work, speaking during the University of Rhode Island's annua...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ State officials are praising what they call a ``strong demand'' for an initial $25 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Rhode Island is introducing rebates of up to $2,500 to encourage its residents to buy plug-in electric vehicles. Rhode Island Energy...
By David Sharp, The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have plenty of proposals to consider as they look for up to 600 megawatts of electricity to meet the...
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say an arrest warrant has been issued for a former Jamestown man who is accused of owing more than $250,000 in child ...
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A light bulb maker is relocating its executive office from Florida and touting new jobs in the Providence area.Rhode Island Gov. Gina Rai...
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ State officials say a cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions netted $14 million to invest in clean energy and reduce en...
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The Rhode Island House is considering an $8.67 billion state budget proposal designed to help existing Rhode Island businesses and attr...
By: Melissa Randall mrandall@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net @MRandallABC6 Sparks are flying at Specialty Diving Services in Quonset. Trained welders are creating some of the components that will eventually become part o...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced nearly $12.5 million for local public housing authorities in Rhode I...
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe Salvation Army launched its annual “Good Neighbor Energy Fund” to help provide energy assistance to Rhode Islanders this winter.ABC6 StormTracker Meteorologist ...
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund helps Rhode Islanders pay their heating bills when they are having trouble doing so. Their troubles could be due to a short term hardship that doesn't qualify them for...
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Gov. Lincoln Chafee says Rhode Island will have a major role to play in the offshore wind industry, even though a developer chose to use ...
By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netYou could be wasting hundreds of dollars on your electric and gas bills, but National Grid is hoping to change that. It has a plan for Rhode Islanders to save mo...
By The Associated Press news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) _ A Rhode Island native who was working on her doctorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has died in India after she reporte...
