As one of the leading environmental
advocates in the General Assembly,
Representative Teresa Tanzi practices
what she preaches. Her home in
Wakefield is heated by 100% Rhode
Island produced biodiesel and the
car she drives is also powered by the
fuel from Newport Biodiesel.
“These are real jobs for Rhode
Islanders,” said Tanzi. “I am a strong
believer in a green economy. Taking
what was once discarded, used fryer
oil from restaurants in this case, and
turning it into biodiesel, has created
jobs, reduced the carbon footprint
of our household, and provided a
brighter future for our state.”
She was a co-sponsor of a legislative package signed into law last year which encourages the generation and use of renewable energy in Rhode Island.
The bills facilitate and promote the installation of grid-connected and distributed-generation renewable energy, diversify the state’s energy- generation sources, stimulate economic development and reduce delays in renewable energy projects.
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| Rep. Tanzi stands beside the wind turbine before it is erected at Fishermen's Memorial Campground |
She was a co-sponsor of a legislative package signed into law last year which encourages the generation and use of renewable energy in Rhode Island.
The bills facilitate and promote the installation of grid-connected and distributed-generation renewable energy, diversify the state’s energy- generation sources, stimulate economic development and reduce delays in renewable energy projects.
