North Providence council hears Good Energy pitch on community‑choice electricity; refers proposal to finance committee Good Energy representatives outlined a voluntary, municipally run community‑choice electricity program that uses an opt‑out enrollment model, citing roughly $2.8 million in cumulative savings for Rhode Island clients; council referred the concept to the finance committee for further study.

North Providence is considering a community-choice electricity program that could save residents $2.8 million—are you ready to opt in?

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Newport holds workshop on proposed moratorium for new natural‑gas hookups to Aquidneck Island At a City of Newport workshop, local officials, utility representatives and clean‑energy experts debated a proposed moratorium on new natural‑gas hookups for Aquidneck Island. Supporters said a pause would limit long‑lived gas infrastructure, protect residents from future outages and speed electrification required by state climate law; the utility,

Newport is considering a moratorium on new natural-gas hookups to protect residents and promote electrification in the face of climate challenges.

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ISO team coordinates emergency communication across six New England states ISO establishes contact system for emergency alerts with state governors and utilities.

Rhode Island officials are ramping up emergency response protocols to ensure seamless communication during energy crises, vital for keeping residents safe and informed.

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ISO New England explores energy diversification amid natural gas price volatility ISO New England discusses planning for energy demand and resilience against price fluctuations.

Rhode Island leaders are tackling the urgent need for energy diversification as natural gas prices soar and global events threaten stability.

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New England forecasts exponential energy demand growth amid electrification trends Electrification and efficiency measures drive significant shifts in New England's energy demand projections.

New England is on the brink of an energy revolution, with electrification set to skyrocket demand over the next decade—what does this mean for the region's future?

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ISO projects New England's energy capacity to double by 2040 amid electrification shifts ISO analysis predicts New England's energy demand will reach 60,000 megawatts by 2040.

Rhode Island lawmakers are sounding the alarm as energy demands in New England are projected to double by 2040, sparking a critical debate on sustainability and capacity planning.

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ISO reports natural gas dominates New England's electricity generation through 2024 Natural gas accounts for over half of New England's power generation capacity as renewables rise.

New England's energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with wind and solar power gaining momentum while natural gas still reigns supreme—how will this impact our future?

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ISO New England outlines goals for reliable grid amidst state-policy challenges ISO New England emphasizes the need for state cooperation to ensure reliable energy transmission.

ISO New England is paving the way for a reliable energy future, but it all hinges on collaboration among states to navigate the evolving grid landscape.

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Trump pushes for Northeast pipeline expansion amid rising energy costs Governors and experts discuss Northeast pipeline impact on natural gas prices and infrastructure investments.

As energy costs in the Northeast soar, governors are debating a controversial pipeline expansion that could reshape the region's natural gas landscape.

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Rhode Island showcases offshore wind benefits with Revolution Wind powering homes and jobs Rhode Island highlights offshore wind projects providing affordable energy and thousands of local jobs.

Rhode Island is leading the charge in offshore wind energy, generating jobs, reducing costs, and powering homes at record-low rates—can this model transform the nation’s energy landscape?

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