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[CREDIT: RI PUC] The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be collecting public comments on the drafted RFP for a 600 - 1,000 MW offshore wind turbine project through Oct. 7 and will hold a public hearing on Sept. 21, 9 a.m.

Neronha Argues For More Electricity Rate Relief

[CREDIT: RI PUC] The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be collecting public comments on the drafted RFP for a 600 - 1,000 MW offshore wind turbine project through Oct. 7 and will hold a public hearing on Sept. 21, 9 a.m. By: Rob Borkowski on September 19, 2022 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is asking the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) consider several options that would further blunt Rhode Island Energy’s proposed rate changes taking effect […]

RI Energy has proposed raising home electricity rates 43 percent.

RI Energy Aims to Hike Electricity Rates 43 Percent

RI Energy has proposed raising home electricity rates 43 percent. By: Rob Borkowski on August 8, 2022 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island Energy, formerly National Grid, has proposed raising RI residential electricity rates by 43.9 percent Oct. 1. Commercial rates are going up 44 percent. If you […]

The National Weather Service warns of a high wind warning and flood warning for the region Tuesday through Wednesday.

NWS: High Wind Warning Thursday, Friday

The National Weather Service warns of a high wind warning and flood warning for the region Tuesday through Wednesday. By: Rob Borkowski on February 17, 2022 in News to You

NORTON, MA — The National Weather Service warns of high wind starting late tonight and lasting till 9 a.m. Friday, according to the agency’s high wind warning. The NWS warns […]

[CREDIT: National Grid] Wednesday's storm cut power to about 90,000 homes, with a wind advisory remaining in effect through the afternoon.

Storm Cuts RI Power, Spurs Cancellations

[CREDIT: National Grid] Wednesday's storm cut power to about 90,000 homes, with a wind advisory remaining in effect through the afternoon. By: Rob Borkowski on October 27, 2021 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — A blustery storm has knocked out power to about 90,000 homes in Rhode Island, including 12,645 in Warwick, with a wind advisory remaining in place until 2 […]

[CREDIT: National Grid] Tropical Storm-Isaias winds knocked out power for 87,000 Rhode Islanders Tuesday.

Isaias Cuts Power to 87K Rhode Islanders

[CREDIT: National Grid] Tropical Storm-Isaias winds knocked out power for 87,000 Rhode Islanders Tuesday. By: Rob Borkowski on August 5, 2020 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — Strong winds from Tropical Storm Isaias have knocked down power lines, cutting power to 87,000 Rhode Islanders, including 2,346 sporadic outages in Warwick, with Coventry, Cranston and […]

[CREDIT: National Grid] The National Grid Power Outage Map shows about 779 customers without power as of Tuesday morning. A second damaging nor'easter is expected tomorrow.

Winter Storm Watch for Wednesday, Thursday; National Grid Finishes Nor’easter Repairs

[CREDIT: National Grid] The National Grid Power Outage Map shows about 779 customers without power as of Tuesday morning. A second damaging nor'easter is expected tomorrow. By: Rob Borkowski on March 6, 2018 in News to You

National Grid estimates the remaining 2,529 people still waiting for their electrical service to be restored in Rhode Island, about 791 in Kent County, will get the lights back on by the end of Tuesday, hours ahead of another potentially power line damaging snowstorm forecast by the National Weather Service.

Substation Equipment Failure Cuts Power to 1,700 in Warwick

By: Rob Borkowski on July 10, 2016 in Breaking News, Uncategorized

About 1,700 people in Warwick were without power following a reported transformer fire on Sandy Lane in Warwick Sunday night at about 8:30 p.m.

Night Utility Work Starts Today on East Avenue

By: Rob Borkowski on June 7, 2016 in News to You

Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office is alerting citizens that National Grid will be replacing the gas mains on East Avenue in coordination with the Kent County Water Authority (KCWA) water main replacement project, starting tonight.

Warwick City Hall

Councilors Disappointed in Paving Funds, WPD Faces Increased Court, Detail Demands

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on May 25, 2016 in News to You

The City Council tackled the remainder of department reviews during Monday night’s budget hearing, with three councilors expressing disappointment that paving funding, a routine sticking point, is dropping $2.3 million to $1 million.

WFD Puts Out Pole, Brush Fires on Jefferson Boulevard

By: Rob Borkowski on March 31, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI — Warwick firefighters were called by National Grid to the area of 78 Jefferson Boulevard for pole and wire fire that also caused a small brush fire on the […]

Hit & Run Crash into Pole Snarls Traffic, Cuts Power on Sandy Lane

By: Rob Borkowski on December 3, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A driver crashed their car into a pole on Sandy Lane this morning at about 8:30 a.m., knocking out power before fleeing the scene, where traffic began snarling and remains a challenge for motorists.

Scenes From After Tuesday’s ‘Macroburst’

By: Rob Borkowski on August 8, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI

As Warwick Post covered the aftermath of the storm, which surprised many people despite warnings of severe thunderstorms that morning, residents provided a series of quick photos that gave their neighbors a view of the damage.

Warwick Working Out From Press of Storm -Torn Trees

By: Rob Borkowski on August 5, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

National Grid executives have 85 of their 230 crews working in Warwick after Tuesday’s storm, but residents in Governor Francis neighborhood, one of the hardest hit areas in the city, are skeptical power will be restored soon.

Warwick Among Communities in National Grid Power Outage Affecting 27,000

By: Rob Borkowski on June 22, 2015 in News to You

Warwick was among five communities struck by a power outage at about 2 p.m. that cut power to 27,000 customers in the city, parts of Cranston, East Greenwich, West Warwick and Coventry for about an hour.

Truck Fire Briefly Shuts Down Section of Jefferson Boulevard

By: Rob Borkowski on April 16, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

A truck powered by natural gas struck a telephone pole on Jefferson Boulevard early this morning, dropping power lines onto the vehicle that set off its fuel in a minor explosion.

WFD Responds to Fred’s Autohaus Fire, Gas Leak at Dave’s on West Shore Road

By: Rob Borkowski on February 22, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Firefighters responded to a fire at a West Shore Road auto repair shop at 7:52 a.m., putting it out within about an hour, and also responded to a gas leak at Dave’s Marketplace this morning.

National Grid Names Warwick an Energy Champion

By: Rob Borkowski on September 3, 2014 in News to You

Warwick, RI – There are 1,859 households signed up for the Rhode Island Energy Challenge, winning the city a $7,500 National Grid grant for conservation investment.

Chamber Honors Rocky Point 5K Sponsors, Delivers Donations

By: Rob Borkowski on June 19, 2014 in Business, Good Times, News to You

The Central RI Chamber of Commerce honored Rocky Point 5K sponsors, including Centreville Bank and National Grid during their Business After Hours event at the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center on Post Road Tuesday.

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