URI and R.I. Energy to collaborate on sustainable energy research
New England Council member, the University of Rhode Island, recently announced that it would collaborate with Rhode Island Energy to research renewable energy and sustainable energy alternatives. The partnership’s end goal is to create initiatives to help reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
With the partnership, Rhode Island Energy will launch a $100,000 scholarship program with URI called Bright Futures. The scholarship will be for URI students studying clean energy and sustainability. The collaboration will also bring several opportunities for student participation, introducing students to the ocean renewable energy sector.
“This new industry-university collaboration will enable URI and Rhode Island Energy to advance and accelerate important work to help realize sustainability goals,” said URI President, Marc Parlange. “The joint projects created by this agreement will address the critical need to develop innovative solutions to support transition to renewable energy in Rhode Island while also contributing to economic development across our state.”
The New England Council would like to commend the University of Rhode Island for this innovative partnership and its continued work towards increasing energy sustainability.
Read more in Providence Business News.