Rhode Island
Carbon capture and brews: Rhode Island brewery puts emissions back into beers
Systems for capturing carbon emissions from brewing operations have become more economical for small brewers during the pandemic.
home heating
Wood heat tax credit gives New England industry ‘something to rally around’
Congress included the new tax credit in December’s COVID-19 stimulus bill, offering 26% off the cost of installing high-efficiency wood boilers.
Rhode Island
Providence rule would require energy benchmarking for all large buildings
A voluntary benchmarking program launched a few years ago hasn’t caught on with commercial building owners, so city leaders want to make it mandatory.
community solar
Online portal aims to be clearinghouse for community solar subscriptions
Massachusetts-based EnergySage announced the soft launch of its community solar marketplace earlier this month.
efficiency
Retroactive energy efficiency loans offer pandemic lifeline for some businesses
Green banks are offering businesses a chance to borrow against previous investments in energy-saving upgrades.