Rhode Island Gov sets out plan to cut the state's energy costs

Charlottesville, Va (Platts)--13Jan2006

Rhode Island Gov Donald Carcieri late Thursday released a five-point plan
aimed at reducing energy costs in the state, which includes obtaining 15% of
the state's energy from wind power. 

     The plan also calls for Rhode Island's continued participation in the
reform of wholesale markets currently before the US Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission. The state has been an active opponent of ISO New England's
locational installed capacity plan. 

     In addition, Carcieri's plan proposes that the state back construction of
certain regional liquefied natural gas terminals, such as those proposed in
eastern Canada, which can feed into Rhode Island's market. Such facilities
avoid the "dangers" of constructing LNG terminals in densely populated areas
along Narragansett Bay, according to the plan. 

     The plan also calls for increased assistance for low-income customers
hard hit by rising energy costs, and the exploration of energy conservation
for state buildings. 

     In addition, Carcieri signed an executive order creating the role of
Rhode Island chief energy advisor. He appointed Andrew Dzykewicz to the post.
Dzykewicz is senior project manager at the Rhode Island Economic Development
Corp.

     For more information, take a trial to Platts Electricity Alert at
http://electricityalert.platts.com.

Please visit: www.platts.com

Their coverage of energy matters is extensive!!.