Providence Business News: Blue State patrons drink liberally
Wednesday, 23rd July 2008
Posted on Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 at 4:01PM
Like millions of other Democrats, Drew Reuben was disappointed when Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry lost the 2004 presidential election. But, unlike most of Kerry’s unhappy supporters, Reuben turned his disappointment into action – and a successful business plan... Read the whole artice [PDF]
Providence Journal: Energy savings begin at home; experts offer advice
Thursday, 10th July 2008
Posted on Thursday, 10th July 2008 at 11:31AM
The Providence Journal interviewed People's Power & Light Executive Director Larry Chretien for this excellent article about home energy conservation. While the news about the backlog of energy audits may dissuade you from signing up now, don’t let it. The sooner you sign up, the sooner you’ll be served. It will also give National Grid and the Public Utilities Commission a better idea of how much demand there are for these audits, something RI policymakers are trying to determine right now.
Note: Larry’s name is spelled Chretien, not as in the article.
RI Rep. Art Handy on global warming bill, peak oil and more
Thursday, 10th July 2008
Posted on Thursday, 10th July 2008 at 10:17AM
RI State Rep. Art Handy (D-Cranston) spoke at the Apeiron Institute Sustainable Living Festival in June, which PP&L sponsored. In this video, Representative Handy explains legislation called the Global Warming Solutions Act, which failed to pass the RI General Assembly in the 2008 session. After hearing his explanation, PP&L hopes that you will contact your legislators as suggested towards the end of the video, to encourage them to move the legislation in 2009.
Press Release: More Home, Farm, and Business-based Renewable Energy on the Horizon with Bills Progressing through RI General Assembly
Tuesday, 27th May 2008
Posted on Tuesday, 27th May 2008 at 10:53AM
Providence, RI—A pair of bills advancing Rhode Island’s renewable energy policies passed the House
Environment Committee yesterday after Senate versions passed the Senate Corporations Committee
Tuesday. If they become law, these bills will spur new investment in renewable energy in Rhode Island,
both in offshore wind farms and smaller, land-based installations, advocates believe...
A lot of theaters have actors who are windbags.
But the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (the
Gamm) in Pawtucket is using theater wind for an
entirely prudent reason. Read the whole artice [PDF]