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GWC in the News

May 7, 2024

Woonsocket Radio

Rep. Morales bill codifying and expanding protections for consumers from energy shut-offs passes House

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October 9, 2023

The College Hill Independent

Building Power:
Breaking down Rhode Island’s new community electricity programs

By Ella Spungen

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April 27, 2023

Uprise RI

The Battle for Affordable Utilities: Advocates Rally for Income-Based Payment Plans

By Steve Alquist

March 20, 2023

Rhode Island Current

Households struggle as legislation for utility rate relief stalls

By Nancy Lavin

September 12, 2022

Uprise RI

RI Energy is increasing utility prices. Here’s what you can do

By Steve Alquist

August 8, 2022

Uprise RI

Heated District 62 (Pawtucket) forum highlights stark differences between candidates

By Steve Alquist

July 21, 2022

Uprise RI

Pawtucket Rep Barros and challenger Jennifer Stewart tackle the hard questions at GWC public forum

By Steve Alquist

March 9, 2022

Uprise RI

PIPP will help low-income Rhode Islanders pay their utility bills and avoid costly shut-offs

By Steve Alquist

October 31, 2021

My Backyard

Building Grassroots Power for Better Transportation in Rhode Island

By Jim Hanley

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September 5, 2021

Uprise RI

Camilo Viveiros on Housing Justice

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August 21, 2021

Newport RI

Op-Ed: Stop unfair utility terminations

By Camilo Viveiros

January 5, 2021

The Valley Breeze

George Wiley Center marks 40 years of advocating for justice

By Melanie Thibeault

February 20, 2021

Uprise RI

Homework: Testify to support emergency moratoriums on utility shutoffs

By Steve Alquist

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April 8, 2019

The Westerly Sun

R.I. regulators OK steep electric-rate hike

By Jennifer McDermott

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April 8, 2019

The Westerly Sun

Utility shutoffs resume Wednesday throughout R.I.

By Leslie Rovetti

June 18, 2015

State of Rhode Island General Assembly

Senate approves bill to make Henry Shelton Act more effective

Press Release

February 17, 2016

George Wiley Center

Frances Fox Piven, Welfare Rights and Social Movement Strategies

By Camilo Viveiros

April 24, 2015

RI Future

The George Wiley Center wants to help you avoid utility shut-offs

By Steve Alquist

January 12, 2015

The Providence Journal

Cicilline advocates new program to help poor pay utility bills

By Alex Kuffner

December 21, 2014

The Providence Journal

Camilo Viveiros: National Grid puts profits over people

By Camilo Viveiros

October 30, 2014

RI Future

For many, autumn’s glory means having no heat

By Bob Plain

September 19, 2014

Providence Business News

Five Questions With: Camilo Viveiros

By Patricia Daddona

July 21, 2014

RISD Maharam Fellows

Immersion in Utilities

By Allison Wong

June 6, 2014

Warwick Beacon

Red Bandana Fund to Recognize Henry Shelton and Providence School Union

By Herb Weiss

April 14, 2014

The Providence Journal

R.I. regulators approve 2-week extension of moratorium on utility shutoffs

By Alex Kuffner

April 7, 2014

The Providence Journal

R.I. considers extending winter ban on utility shutoffs

By Alex Kuffner

December 16, 2013

Nonprofit Quarterly

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Especially if Your Gas and Electric Gets Shut Off

By Rick Cohen

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December 11, 2013

The Providence Journal

Advocates for poor concerned about proposed rules changes on Rhode Island utility shutoffs

By Alex Kuffner

February 12, 2013

Yahoo News

Rhode Island struggles with highest unemployment

By David Klepper

February 1, 2013

10 WJAR

Unemployed workers speak out

By Katie Davis

Inducted 2010

Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame

George A. Wiley in the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame

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