Partnership for Rhode Island

From our friends at Lawyers For Good Government, the Clean Energy Tax Navigator takes the mystery out of applying for Direct Pay / Elective Pay. This is a great tool. Let's bring this money home Rhode Island! https://lnkd.in/eK4eFnBz Reily Connaughton Cheyenne Cazeault Priscilla De La Cruz Rele Abiade Randy Rossi, MBA, CGFM, ICMA-CM Partnership for Rhode Island Tom Giordano

When we talk about the importance of building the muscle to compete for federal funding, this is what we mean. Thanks to our federal delegation and Governor, Rhode Island has secured another $95 million for the Washington Bridge. Our small but mighty state is competing at the highest level - winning these high-profile, highly-sought after grants like MEGA, INFRA, PROTECT, Tech Hubs designation and more. Let's keep it going RI - #CompeteRI Reily Connaughton Partnership for Rhode Island Direct Pay RI Energy Project Reimbursement Assistance #IIJA #BIL #Infrastructure #FederalFunding #CEOs Rhode Island Foundation Elizabeth Lynn

The opportunity to unlock clean energy investments is here -- "but we must seize the opportunity." Thanks to Rachel Isacoff for highlighting three specific examples. We'd love to collaborate with the The Rockefeller Foundation to bring more funding home to our communities. The Partnership for Rhode Island, AFL-CIO and Governor McKee's office continue convene, inform and provide technical assistance to state agencies, cities, towns and non-profit organizations across the state. Check out these examples and more: Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, Xaykham Khamsyvoravong, Priscilla De La Cruz, Chris Kearns, Karen Bradbury Partnership for Rhode Island Tom Giordano

Partnership for Rhode Island’s Executive Director, Tom Giordano, joins David Foster, distinguished Associate at the Energy Futures Initiative, and Kate W. Isaacs, Senior Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan Leadership Center, to explore how CEOs can drive inclusive regional growth while advancing clean energy initiatives. Together, they discuss ways to shape a more sustainable and equitable future. Macky McCleary, lead partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) supported the Partnership for Rhode Island by analyzing workforce needs and developing an Employer Signaling System to support the state's Grow Blue strategy for renewable energy. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/exkf8fdW

Big win for Rhode Island! The state has secured a $125.4 million federal "Mega" grant to rebuild the Washington Bridge. This vital funding, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will help modernize a critical transportation link, improving access for commuters and boosting the local economy.

Another win for Compete RI! The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $90 million in competitive awards that will support 25 projects across the U.S. to implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings. Compete RI, an initiative made possible by the Partnership for RI, helped secure $1.6 million for Rhode Island. These funds will allow the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and the Rhode Island Builders Association to provide energy code training and educational resources to building inspectors, design professionals, builders, and construction trades in Rhode Island to support the implementation of the latest energy codes. Homes built to today’s energy standards are 40% more efficient than those built 15 years ago, leading to significant energy cost savings and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This funding will play a key role in lowering energy bills for Rhode Island families and businesses while improving building safety and resilience. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eRdtQca9

Save the Date! Partnership for Rhode Island and Compete RI, alongside the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, and Climate Jobs Rhode Island, are excited to present the IRA Technical Assistance Summit: Unlock Federal Investments in Your Community on October 10th at the Graduate Providence Hotel. RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/3Zp0qFs The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) has created a groundbreaking opportunity for communities to utilize federal funding to address infrastructure projects and community climate change initiatives. In addition to infrastructure projects, these funds can be used to lower operating costs for heating and cooling, address climate change and promote environmental justice initiatives, such as investing in renewable energy, facilitating 21st century school facilities, creating green spaces, and reducing carbon emissions. Elective Pay (aka “Direct Pay”) is one of the many tools included in the Inflation Reduction Act. One of the IRA’s most important provisions allows tax-exempt entities like local governments, cities, churches, schools, hospitals, public utilities, and community groups to receive credits directly - in the form of cash payments - to deploy renewable energy projects. Network and meet directly with technical assistance providers to learn more about this opportunity to include in your infrastructure project planning and financing considerations.

Thrilled to see this initiative come to life! This collective will make a lasting impact on students and research in Rhode Island. The Partnership for RI is proud to have played a role in fostering collaboration and driving investment in the future of higher education.

#ICYMI The Partnership for RI has been accepted into the US Chamber of Commerce’s Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) Network. EPIC provides employers, education, and workforce development partners with a standardized platform to scale and credential employer-sponsored challenges that support career awareness, exploration, and development. The EPIC Network will make it possible for the Partnership for RI to collaborate with the Community College of Rhode Island to launch a pilot initiative that will enable students in communications and business programs to get hands-on experience working with industry partners in Rhode Island, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island.

As we celebrate the start of the new school year, The Partnership for RI is eager to continue supporting education across Rhode Island. Future Ed’s August 2024 report, Team Sport: Rhode Island’s Statewide Strategy for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism, highlights the importance of business involvement in supporting education. Thomas Giordano and Partnership for RI board chair John Galvin are featured in the report. Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g-EC37yu #BackToSchool #PartnershipRI #FutureEd