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EDC grants $1M loan guarantee to eNow Inc.
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation has guaranteed a $1 million loan to eNow Inc., an expanding Providence company that makes solar power systems for trucks. more
Better controls needed on state energy lending
It would be unfair to charge Jamestown’s Town Council with NIMBY-ism in relation to its decision to beg off further study of the feasibility of building a windmill on the island. more
9/3/12
Natural gas futures decline on forecasts of moderating weather
Natural gas futures dropped in New York for the first time in five days on forecasts of cooler weather that would limit demand from power plants. more
Pump prices drop 1 cent in R.I., rise 3 cents in Mass.
Rhode Island’s gasoline prices dropped 1 cent this week, marking the first drop in Ocean State pump prices since early July, according to AAA Southern New England. more
| 9/4/12
Naval Station Newport honored for energy saving initiatives
Naval Station Newport was selected for the 2012 Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Platinum Level Recognition for its energy saving accomplishments during fiscal year 2011. more
| 10/1/12
Report: R.I. lays groundwork for wind energy
The Ocean State could be one the first states with offshore wind farms, according to a report released by Environment Rhode Island, the Conservation Law Foundation and the Environment Council of Rhode Island. more
| 9/13/12
Import prices in U.S. rose 0.7% in August as energy costs jumped
Prices of goods imported into the U.S. rose in August for the first time in five months as the cost of petroleum surged. more
Pump prices rise 4 cents in R.I., Mass.
Rhode Island’s gasoline prices rose 4 cents this week, after dropping last week for the first time since early July, according to AAA Southern New England. more
| 9/10/12
Oil climbs to 4-month high on Mideast unrest, Fed meeting
Oil climbed to a four-month high on concern that protests in the Middle East and North Africa may curb supply and on speculation that the Federal Reserve will unveil more stimulus measures. more
Company on road to harnessing power of sun for truckers
ENow Inc. CEO Jeff Flath was introduced to solar technology while working at the Cooley Group, the Pawtucket manufacturer of engineered fabrics, which was trying to incorporate photovoltaic cells into its billboards and roof membranes in the early 2000s. After Flath was replaced as Cooley Group president last year, he saw a new opportunity for solar power on the flat, sun-facing tops of tractor trailers and founded eNow. The Providence startup has designed solar systems that allow trucks to run their lights, air conditioners and radios without having to keep their diesel engines idling, using fuel and generating emissions. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 9/24/12

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