Mar 11, 2019
Siting Offshore Wind Power
We’re working to bolster affordable wind power across New England.
State: Rhode Island
Mar 07, 2019
The Year Ahead in Washington: CLF’s Federal Ocean Policy Priorities
The 2018 midterms brought a Democratic majority to the House, giving us new and exciting opportunities for environmental legislation. This Congressional session, CLF’s Oceans team is focused on protecting special places in New England’s ocean, effectively addressing threats facing the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, and promoting sustainable fisheries.
Mar 07, 2019
Finding Balance in Siting Solar Energy Projects
Siting solar energy projects can be a challenge in a small, dense state like Rhode Island; state guidelines can help solve problems before they start.
Mar 06, 2019
Getting Smart about Energy Efficiency
Managing energy demand is the easiest and cheapest way to meet energy needs.
Mar 05, 2019
Offshore Wind and Right Whales Can Coexist. Here’s How.
It’s an exciting time for offshore wind in New England, with multiple projects moving forward over the next decade. Developers can move the clean energy industry forward while protecting North Atlantic right whales by following these best practices.
Feb 28, 2019
Once Again ISO Forward Capacity Auction Results Show Invenergy Is Not Needed
The ISO’s Forward Capacity Auction 13, conducted on Monday, February 4, 2019, showed once again – strongly and unequivocally – that the proposed Invenergy fracked gas and diesel oil power plant is not needed.
Feb 28, 2019
Advocates push for enforcement of R.I. greenhouse-gas reduction goals
Environmental advocates gathered on the State House steps on Thursday in support of bills aimed at reducing plastics pollution and tackling climate change. “We’re here today to act on climate,” said Amy Moses, director of the Conservation Law Foundation Rhode Island.
Feb 27, 2019
Conservation Matters Winter 2019
From climate to transit, from your tap water to the ocean, and from Maine to Connecticut, CLF and New England are poised to make progress where governments falter. Turn Off the Gas Winter Snow and Ice Bring Out Big Gas’s Fearmongers. Why is the Region’s Electric Grid Operator among Them? Progress Report Clear Skies Ahead… Continue reading Conservation Matters Winter 2019
Feb 12, 2019
Charging Up Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are good for the environment and the economy.
Feb 11, 2019
New England Needs to Hit the Accelerator on Electric Vehicles
Americans are embracing electric vehicles and moving away from our dependency on fossil-fuel guzzling engines. But the transition needs to happen much more quickly if we’re going to reduce carbon pollution to the level required to avert climate catastrophe by 2050.
