Press Releases | Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

Governor McKee Announces High-Efficiency Heat Pump Program

Thursday, July 28, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee, joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos and the Office of Energy Resources (OER), announced today the High-efficiency Heat...

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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Requiring Offshore Wind Procurement for 600 to 1,000 Megawatts

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation proposed by his Administration that seeks to expand Rhode Island’s offs...

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Governor McKee Signs Historic Legislation Requiring 100% of Rhode Island’s Electricity to be Offset by Renewable Energy by 2033

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation to substantially increase renewable energy production and supply by requirin...

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Governor McKee Kicks Off #RIMomentum Tour with Launch of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today kicked off his #RIMomentum Tour by launching DRIVEEV, the Administration's new electric vehicle rebate program which will open to the public on Ju...

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Governor McKee, RI Office of Energy Resources and Dept. of Environmental Management announce recipients of Agricultural Energy Grants

Monday, June 20, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced $115,667 in grants...

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McKee Administration recognizes clean energy achievements across public sector at 5th Annual Lead by Example Awards

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The McKee Administration has recognized 26 state and quasi-government agencies, municipalities, and public schools for their renewable energy and energy efficiency achie...

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Governor McKee Announces Plans for New 600 MW Procurement of Offshore Wind

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Senator Dawn Euer, Representative Arthur Handy and state and local officials, today announced that legislation has been introduced which woul...

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Governor McKee Announces Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

Monday, March 14, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Energy Commissioner Nicholas S Ucci, announced today the establishment of an electric vehicle (EV) rebate program by

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Governor McKee to Propose More Than $150 Million To Combat Climate Change in FY2023 Budget

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Building on the remarks he made in his 2022 State of the State address Tuesday evening, Governor Dan McKee today announced that his FY2023 budget and ARPA spending plan wi...

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McKee Administration submits Electrifying Transportation guide to the General Assembly

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – On December 30, the McKee Administration submitted a comprehensive report to the General Assembly that provides strategic policy guidance for improving access to electric ...

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