Jun 27, 2016

Why Should Burrillville Care About Invenergy’s Bad Financial Decisions?

… The gist of her remarks seems to be that Burrillville town attorney Michael McElroy convinced her that the town might be on the hook financially for the fines that Invenergy might suffer for not delivering on its obligations to ISO-NE. I couldn’t see how this was possible, so I asked Jerry Elmer, senior attorney at the Conservation Law… Continue reading Why Should Burrillville Care About Invenergy’s Bad Financial Decisions?

Jun 16, 2016

Environmental Group Disputes Need For Burrillville Power Plant

… The Invenergy power plant is not needed in the short-term or medium-term or long-term,” said Jerry Elmer, Conservation Law Foundation’s senior attorney. He’s citing one witness testifying on behalf of CLF, which is participating in the review process underway with the state’s Energy Facility Siting Board. Read more here…

Apr 16, 2016

Burrillville Town Council Quiet as Residents Seek Answers About Proposed Natural-Gas Power Plant

… Jerry Elmer, senior attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), said he is unaware of a precedent that prevents a town council from taking a stance on an issue, especially when the council isn’t voting on the application. CLF is a designated intervenor in Invenergy’s application and opposes the proposed natural-gas power plant. …… Continue reading Burrillville Town Council Quiet as Residents Seek Answers About Proposed Natural-Gas Power Plant

Jan 28, 2016

Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a destination for people from around the world, who travel here to explore our history, sail our waters, and enjoy our beaches. But for us, it’s home – a place CLF has pledged to protect with all the passion and skill we have.

Rhode Island conservation
Jan 25, 2016

Climate Change

Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time. Its impacts will be felt around the world, and we here in New England will not be immune.

Climate change