Cranston, R.I. -- The Rhode Island Energy Challenge, a campaign that aims to promote energy efficiency through friendly competition, kicked off on Wednesday with an event at the Roger Williams Park Casino.
Participants in the challenge, including the CIty of Cranston, the Town of North Smithfield, Citizens Bank and Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light, announced their intention to reduce how much electricity and natural gas they use.
'Cranston intends on winning," said Mayor Allan Fung. "We want people to become energy champions."
The goal for each participant in the challenge -- homeowners, businesses and nonprofits -- is to find four energy-saving actions that they can pass on to others. Ratepayers can sign up for the challenge, which is part of National Grid's energy efficiency program, at www.FindYourFour.com.