Energy Profiles

The Rhode Island State Police, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, have implemented energy efficiency upgrades to multiple State Police facilities. 

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. 

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.

Greg Ohadoma joined OER recently as our Energy Justice Manger responsible for ensure OER programs are equitable, accessible and inclusive. We are thrilled to welcome him to our team and asked him to introduce himself to our readers.

The Newport Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is located along the J.T. Connell Highway, about 1,000 feet inland from the Newport coast. The Newport facility serves 41,600 customers and treats an average of 8.4 million gallons of wastewater per day. Newport’s system also treats stormwater runoff during rain events with a capacity up to 19.7 million gallons per day.

The town of West Warwick is home to about 29,000 residents and ranks 10^th in population out of 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. West Warwick is also home to the Echo Valley Apartment Complex, which provides affordable housing to about 100 families.

Danielle Jameson joined OER in December 2022 as the climate change programs and policy manager. We are thrilled to have her on our team and asked her to introduce herself to our readers. Please share with us your information about your background.