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 ...
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.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'
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Twitter: @Deedequattro General Treasurer Gina Raimondo officially kicked off her campaign for Governor of Rhode Island on Monday morning. The General Treasurer made
By Associated Press News@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Winter heating help is on its way to low-income households in Rhode Island. The state's Department of Human Services announced
by ABC6 News Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com Governor Chafee flipping the switch on a huge conversion to solar energy. Eight thousand–five hundred rooftop panels now absorbing sunlight on this
by ABC 6 Chief Political Reporter mcurtis@abc6.com Getting fuel oil for low income heating customers is going to be a bit more challenging in Rhode Island this year: A computer glitch delayed 30
Lois Cheney lights up when she talks about her four brothers, she says, "loved me and I loved them, and I knew it and they knew it, that means so much to me." Today, her oldest brother was honored wit
TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) - A new Rhode Island government panel is taking the lead on developing renewable energy in the Ocean State.
