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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: From L-R, Providence Councilman John Goncalves, BOND Civil & Utility Project Manager Jordan Barletta, Regional Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration Peter Butler, Councilman Pedro Espinal, Senator Reed, RIPTA interim CEO Christopher Durand, Cranston Mayor Hopkins, Senator Whitehouse, RI Energy President Greg Cornett, Representative Gabe Amo.
RIPTA plugs in RI’s first in-line electric charge
Special to the Herald The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) opened its first electric bus in-line charging station in the Ocean State on Wednesday morning, in an event that … more
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Rhode Island electric rates expected to dip this summer
Rhode Islanders can expect some financial relief this summer, as electricity bills are expected to go down starting next month. Rhode Island Energy (RIE) is proposing lowering the default rates … more
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If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON: There were 26 graduating seniors from Cranston High School East, Cranston High School West, and the New England Laborers’/Cranston Public Schools Construction Career Academy who applied for, interviewed for, and received job offers from Electric Boat. Those students will now have the time to consider that offer and decide whether or not to pursue employment at EB. (Submitted photos courtesy of Cranston Public Schools)
Electric Boat Application Event a Success for CPS Seniors
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, 26 seniors who will be graduating from Cranston Public Schools received a job offer from Electric Boat (EB), pursuant upon fulfilling all hiring requirements. At an … more
Rhode Island's aging meters are nearing obsolescence. It may cost ratepayers $200 million to replace the Ocean State's more than 525,000 electric meters.
Meter replacement carries $200M shock
Rhode Island Energy’s “advanced metering” proposal will cost the Ocean State nearly $200 million and require the manual replacement of approximately 525,000 electric … more
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PEDAL POWER: Gary Stafford, a sales representative at Trek Bicycle Warwick shows of a mountain E-bike which can cost about $8,000. (Beacon Communications photos)
Going E has its costs, too
By JOHN HOWELLand EMMA BARTLETT Lloyd Albert, first vice president at AAA New England has been though dramatic gas increases before and what motorists will do to reduce consumption including … more
A SHARED LOCATION: Mayor Ken Hopkins spoke about the importance of public transportation for Cranston residents.
Saying goodbye to diesel
By EMMA BARTLETT Goodbye diesel and welcome electric. This week, RIPTA’s R-Line -- which runs from Providence to Pawtucket -- switched from diesel run buses to an electric fleet as part of … more
Cranston could have state’s first electric bus in-charge station
RIPTA is in the pre-application process of redeveloping an electric charging station for new transit vehicles on Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue. The agency would like to build four in-line … more
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BIG DONATION: Martina Javid, founder of the Mae Organization, received a $6,500 donation from Blake Laverdiere, ECSA chairman. Along with Javid was Dan Masood, ECSA member and his two daughters, Abby, 4, and Mackenzie, 8, Isa Price, President of Mae Organization, Connie McNally, Mae event committee member and Joe Pelletier from ECSA. (Photo by Steve Popiel)
$6,500 grant to promote mental wellness
By MERI KENNEDY Late last month, the Electric Boat Quonset Point Employees’ Community Services Association (ECSA) presented Cranston’s Mae Organization for the Homeless with a $6,500 … more
Electric vehicles aren't as green as you think
By Neri Franco,Kelsey Greene,Beatrice Hoffman,and Jason Lau "Go green," a slogan we all try to live by, but how easy is it really to "go green?" News of global warming pervades the world's psyche and people are rightfully worried. People are making more
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Electric Blankets
Electric Blankets set to warm up Dusk
By ROB DUGUAY Providence's Electric Blankets have a guitar-driven sound that's very versatile. It can lean towards punk at some points and it can also gravitate towards pop at times. There's some weirdness that goes into it as well, but a little dose of more
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