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Energy Profiles

  • Sarah Doherty joins OER as Thermal Programs Manager | November 2023
    Sarah Doherty

    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.

  • E-bikes Across Rhode Island – Elizabeth Petersen | November 2023
    Elizabeth riding her e-bike.

    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. 

  • Rhode Island State Police installs LEDs and Heat Pumps with help from OER | October 2023
    RI State police install heat pumps.

    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. 

  • E-Bikes across Rhode Island - Larry Davis | August 2023
    Larry Davis

    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. 

  • E-Bikes across Rhode Island - Kent Kreutler | July 2023
    Kent with E-Bike

    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 joins OER as Energy Justice Manager | March 2023
    Greg Ohadoma

    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.

     

  • Newport Wastewater Treatment Facility adds 7 solar PV systems to its operations | March 2023
    Newport WWTF

    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.