Energy Profiles

Meri Spicer, a resident of North Kingstown, is among the growing number of drivers embracing used electric vehicles with the help of the state's DriveEV rebate program. Earlier this year, Meri received a $1,000 rebate after purchasing a used 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, making her a proud and loyal owner of her fifth VW.  

In August, Governor McKee, Acting OER Commissioner Chris Kearns and RI DEM Director Terry Grey joined Ethan Hattoy and his family on an insightful, sunny tour of Hattoy’s Nursery and Garden Center in Coventry.

Errol Danehy, a lifelong resident of Rhode Island, is a great example of how residents are using the DriveEV rebate program to adopt electric vehicles (EVs). Recently, Errol took advantage of DriveEV’s income-qualified rebate, receiving $2,000 after purchasing a pre-owned battery electric Mini Cooper.

Windmist Farm in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is the perfect example of how sustainable choices can benefit both the environment and the economic bottom line. Martha Neal and her husband George decided to pursue a clean energy system in 2018, redefining the farms carbon footprint, and significantly reducing their energy bills.  

Last season, Rhode Island College’s Women’s Basketball team took home the title of Little East Champions and made it to the NCAA Division III Championship Semi-Finals for the first time in history. Now, they get to start off the 2024 season in the Murray Center with brand-new lighting.  

Sarah Doherty joined OER in September 2023 as the Thermal Programs Manager. We are thrilled to have her on our team and asked her to introduce herself to our readers.

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) has been traveling around Rhode Island to interview recipients of the Erika Niedowski Electric Bike Rebate Program, which offers standard and income-qualified rebates for electric bikes. These bikes offer enhanced speed and distance compared to conventional bikes while still providing exercise and the joy of biking.