Welcome to the URI Energy Center

Energy challenges are now at the forefront of politics, economics and research in the state, the nation and the world.  As an institution with strong research and outreach capabilities, the University of Rhode Island is uniquely positioned to develop locally based solutions to these global challenges.  The URI Energy Center (URIEC) was created to bring together a cross-disciplinary team of research faculty, outreach staff and ambitious students to address energy concerns in the state and to catalyze energy research while giving students experiential learning opportunities.

This website not only provides information and updates on URIEC programs, projects and event, but it is also a resource for the Rhode Island community. Our Resources section has links to a wealth of information on energy efficiency and renewable energy for homeowners, business owners, municipalities, educators and more with a focus on Rhode Island.

Check back regularly for upcoming events and energy news in the state.

RI Energy News:

11/19/09 Deepwater unfazed by impasse with Grid

11/18/09 Nat Grid still won’t buy from Deepwater

11/17/09 Commerce Digest: Governor signs green-building standards law

11/10/09 Study: Offshore winds a mega-resource

11/7/09 More stimulus money in R.I. for energy programs

11/3/09 U.S. grants $15M for landfill power plant

11/2/09 Cape Wind decision may come this year

11/2/09 Carcieri’s energy plan hits homestretch

11/2/09 R.I. to distribute $2.3 million in federal aid for energy-efficiency projects

11/2/09 Google PowerMeter Aims to Help People Reduce Their Electricity Usage

RI Energy News Archive

New Resources:

New Energy Funding Opportunities Presentation
Dr. Kenneth F. Payne
October 14th, 4:30 PM
Click here to download the slides