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Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Goal a Beacon for Other States

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It is true that Rhode Island is small. But watching this tiny state go about its policy business, analysts say, might show other states how to light their own ways into a renewable future. But Rhode Island plans to fill the gap with as much as 600 megawatts of new wind power.

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DOE, BOEMRE and NOAA awarding nearly $5M for projects to advance ocean renewable energy

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The University of Rhode Island (Kingston, Rhode Island) will develop and test standardized protocols for baseline studies and monitoring for the collection and comparison of scientifically valid and comparable data for specific offshore renewable energy issues.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Renewable Wind Energy: MBTA will design and construct wind energy generation turbines in eastern Massachusetts (from among Kingston, Newburyport, Bridgewater). Includes replacement of lighting fixtures, control systems, and roof upgrades at selected facilities. Red Rose Transit Authority – RRTA, Pennsylvania: $2,450,000.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai will initially offer the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid in the ZEV states—California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—in 2015. Drivers are first alerted of a vehicle in the blind spot by warning lights in the side mirrors. Earlier post.).

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The Toyota FC Stack frame is constructed from a newly-developed thermoplastic carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, which is light, strong, and easily mass-produced. The front turn signals and clearance lights are separate from the headlights, contributing to an ultra-thin headlight profile at the same time as merging with the side grilles.

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68% of US coastal residents support offshore wind farms – here’s why

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Photo: Avangrid A poll released today reveals that a clear majority of US coastal residents support offshore wind development. About two-thirds of people living in coastal counties are giving a big thumbs up to offshore wind projects, even if it means seeing turbines spinning out on the horizon from their backyards.

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