Senator Conley named ‘Clean Energy Champion’ by Northeast Clean Energy Council

State House — In recognition of his support of clean energy initiatives, Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) has been named a Clean Energy Champion by the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC).

The organization visited the State House on April 27 to observe Rhode Island Clean Energy Day, sharing stories of significant clean energy deployment, job growth and customer benefits from Rhode Island’s clean energy leadership.

“Since joining the Rhode Island Senate in 2012, Senator Conley has been a tireless champion for the clean energy industry,” said NECEC President Peter Rothstein. “His leadership has been instrumental in securing the policy frameworks that have allowed clean energy jobs to expand rapidly in Rhode Island in recent years.”

Last year, Senator Conley supported a package of bills to enhance the state's renewable energy policies, create green jobs, and help move the state’s energy sector toward a clean, sustainable, reliable future. The legislation was signed into law in July.

“I am incredibly honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization,” said Senator Conley, who now serves as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. “The Senate’s Grow Green Jobs RI plan was designed to make things easier for green industries, incentivize growth in those industries, and remove some of the bureaucratic barriers that face those businesses.”