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Wind and Solar for Rhode Island

We have a chance to make sure wind and solar power our future in Rhode Island—and protect our environment and create new jobs in the clean energy economy at the same time.

We're calling on our leaders to require National Grid to purchase more wind and solar power, launch programs that will bring us 50 times more solar power than we get now, and help spur new wind and solar projects across the state. Read more. 


Latest News

Coalition Praises General Assembly for Approving Legislation to Use More Renewable Energy in Ocean State 6/27/2008

Just days after the General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to approve new legislation to encourage the development of more wind, solar and renewable energy for Rhode Island, Gov. Carcieri has vetoed the legislation.

Our Latest Reports

When It Rains, It Pours 12/04/2007

Scientists expect that global warming will cause a variety of changes to precipitation patterns in the United States. Many areas will receive increased amounts of rain and snow over the course of a year; some areas will receive less. But scientists expect that, all across the country, the rainstorms and snowstorms that do occur will be more intense – increasing the risk of flooding and other impacts.

America's Clean Energy Stars 11/14/2007

In the News

Group threatens lawsuit over clean water 8/28/2008

Four Newport residents and Environment Rhode Island have given the city and Earth Tech Inc., the operator of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, notice of their intent to file a lawsuit in federal court against them for violating the federal Clean Water Act.

CRMC seeks wind, wave generator moratorium 5/03/2008

The agency that regulates Rhode Island’s coastline has proposed a one-year moratorium on wind farms and wave generators in the state’s coastal waters so it can develop a special management plan that will determine where such projects will be allowed.

Warwick Council favors anti-pollution bill 4/08/2008

The City Council last night took a stand on global warming, to the delight of environmental groups working to persuade the state to address the issue by reducing pollutants. The council unanimously endorsed legislation, dubbed the Global Warming Solutions Act, which is being introduced in both chambers of the General Assembly.