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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. Rhode Island’s 2033 deadline comes in the form of a renewable energy standard, setting a goal that electricity providers must meet by collecting a certain number of certificates. But Rhode Island plans to fill the gap with as much as 600 megawatts of new wind power.

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Massachusetts should follow Rhode Island to zero-emission electricity

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Rhode Island just passed legislation that requires the state’s electric suppliers to procure 100% renewable electricity by 2033, using the highest quality (“Class I” or “new”) Renewable Energy Certificates.

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Why We Need Building Performance Standards in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Green Energy Consumers

Recently, we posted a blog on one policy, the Clean Heat Standard, to decarbonize the building sector. With this blog, we will explore a complimentary policy – Building Performance Standards (BPS). Consider it one tool in the tool chest and understand that it’s usually not possible to make anything with just one tool.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area. It was joined last year by the e-tron Sportback, which blends the utility of an SUV with a coupe-like design.

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

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The latest updates to the program are a huge step towards establishing nationwide standards for EV charging. Latest NEVI standards New guidance was released in June 2023 that establishes a national standard for EV charging infrastructure for the first time. Minimum standards and requirements apply in six key areas: 1.)

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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

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National Grid: Northeast Electric Highways Study. The project will explore how private sector fleets can establish an integrated network that leverages existing industrial and commercial real estate assets while providing greatest benefit to municipalities and communities.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. LED headlamps are optional and LED taillights and DRLs are standard.

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