Raimondo outlines her plan for Rhode Island
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
Search Results for: RHODE ISLAND ENERGY
Rhode Island heating assistance now available
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
Rhode Island home to largest rooftop solar power in New England
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
Rhode Island Gets Low Income Heating Program Back on Track
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
New energy-efficient pavilion dedicated at East Matunuck
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
New RI Group to Plan Renewable Energy Future
TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) - A new Rhode Island government panel is taking the lead on developing renewable energy in the Ocean State.
Wiley Center To Hold "Action" At RI Office Of Energy Resources
ABC 6's "Operation Warm Home" is prompting officials at the George Wiley Center to hold an "action" at Rhode Island's Office Of Energy Resouces on Monday. The George Wiley Center helps people who need heating assistance. A series of reports…
Rhode Island EMA: Get Ready For the Snowstorm
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency issued advice on how to prepare for the major winter storm about to hit the area. During a Storm Dress for the season, wearing several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, rather than…
Dems Stumping Together to Renew Party Energy
Rhode Island's Democratic party is keeping its eyes on the November prize. Thursday, Democratic candidates stumped together in an effort to renew energy within the party. ABC6 Reporter Parker Gavigan has that story...
Deepwater Wind Relocates to RI, Carcieri Sends Renewable Energy Letter to US Senate
Deepwater Wind, the company tapped to bring an offshore wind farm to Rhode Island, announced today that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to Providence, drawing praise from Governor Carcieri.The Governor released a press statement today hailing the move as…
Rebate Program for Energy Efficient Appliances Relaunched
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources today re-launched the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. Paid for by federal stimulus funds, the program allows Rhode Islanders to apply for rebates on purchases of qualifying energy-efficient appliances and heating systems. There…
Driver hospitalized after crashing into telephone pole in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Jamestown Fire Department said one person was taken to the hospital after a car crash on Nov. 30. According to the department, a car crashed into a telephone pole on Highland Drive around 6 p.m.…
10,000 to 10: Power restored in Providence County outage area
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- More than 10,000 Rhode Islanders were facing power outages at one point on Monday morning, according to the Rhode Island Energy outage map. The map said that as of 11:30 a.m., 10,345 Rhode Island Energy customers…
AHL Announces 2025-2026 Schedule, Providence Bruins To Open October 11
Providence Bruins Press Release Springfield, MA - The American Hockey League announced today, July 10, the Providence Bruins’ schedule for the 2025-26 season. A link to the full schedule for each team, including the P-Bruins, is HERE. The P-Bruins open the…
Bristol cancels July 4th fireworks, says parade is still on
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente said that the town's firework show on Thursday was cancelled due to a severe weather squall. Contente said that the fireworks need to be set off Thursday night for safety reasons.…
RIIL Honors 25 Individuals at 23rd Annual Awards Breakfast Wednesday
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League honoring 25 individuals Wednesday for their exemplary achievements at the 23rd annual Awards Breakfast. ABC6 sports director Nick Coit serving as…
Red Cross, Providence to provide city residents with free smoke alarms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Red Cross in Rhode Island and the City of Providence will provide city residents with free smoke alarms for their Sound the Alarm fire safety event that will take place on April 30. This…
RI lawmakers to consider bill to cap electric and gas profits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Lawmakers will discuss multiple bills aimed to curb Rhode Island Energy's bills for customers Thursday. One of the bills introduced…
Providence police: Driver charged with DUI after striking utility pole, two parked cars
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A driver has been charged with a DUI after Providence police say he jumped a curb on Orms Street and struck a telephone…
RIFC Begins Training Inside Stadium at Tidewater Landing
Rhode Island FC announced today that single-game tickets for its first five home games of the 2025 USL Championship season are on sale now. The defending Eastern Conference…
McKee provides updates on storm preparedness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee provided an update on how Rhode Island has prepared for the upcoming winter storm. McKee said that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has 200 state trucks and more than 250 vendor trucks…
Road to close in Newport for power company work
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Newport Police Department said that Tilley Avenue will close daily for Rhode Island Energy work. The closures will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 3 through Feb. 7.
Roof of church caves in after fire in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A fire ripped through a church in Providence Wednesday. Firefighters had been working at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Greenwich Street since 10:45 a.m. at Impact…
Storm causes hundreds of power outages, street flooding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A powerful, storm brought strong winds to Southern New England yesterday. ABC6's meteorologists tallied a total of 2 to 4.65 inches of rain in some areas…
