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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.com 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...

By: News Staff news@abc6.com 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.com 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.com 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.com 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.com @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.com @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.com 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.com 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.com 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.comPROVIDENCE, 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.comPROVIDENCE, 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.comPROVIDENCE, 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.com 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.com @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.com 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.comThe Salvation Army launched its annual “Good Neighbor Energy Fund” to help provide energy assistance to Rhode Islanders this winter.ABC6 StormTracker Meteorologist ...

By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.comPROVIDENCE, 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.comYou 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.com 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...

Providence, R.I.-Junior forward Chris Burton (New Rochelle, NY) racked up a career-high 27 points to go along with 14 rebounds, four assists and three blocks to propel the Rhode Island College men'