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The City of Providence announced several initiatives in April 2026, including a new Mayoral Fellowship Program offering undergraduate students and recent graduates hands-on experience in city government departments. Mayor Smiley also proposed the city's first-ever Green Revolving Fund, a climate-focused initiative dedicated to renewable energy and decarbonization projects to position Providence as a national leader in the green economy. Additionally, the Providence Community Electricity Program announced an 8% decrease in summer electricity rates effective May 2026, with fixed pricing through November 2026 and continued inclusion of 5% renewable energy from local Rhode Island projects.
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Skip To Menu Skip To Content Skip To Accessibility Options Skip To Language Options CITY OF PROVIDENCE MAYOR BRETT SMILEY CITY HALL DOING BUSINESS EVENTS NEWS PVD 311 EXPLORE What Can We Help You With? I WANT TO... TOP REQUESTS Providence Rescue Plan DPW Trash Cart, Parking Permits + Other Online Requests Pay Taxes Pay my parking ticket Report a Problem Job Opportunities Inspection + Standards Animal Adoption Marriage, Birth, Death Certificates Bid Opportunities City Plan Commission Zoning Board of Review Waste Pickup Schedule Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Applications for 2026 Mayoral Fellows Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the City is now accepting applications for the 2026 Mayoral Fellowship Program. This competitive program offers an energizing and creative way for undergraduate students and recent graduates to earn hands-on experience in the executive branch of city government. Mayoral fellows are placed in a City department based on their background, stated interests and suitability for a given department or office. They will work and collaborate on high-impact projects designed to improve the quality-of-life for Providence neighbors. Friday, Apr 10 2026 READ MORE Mayor Brett Smiley Announces City’s First-Ever Climate-Initiative Revolving Fund Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Councilor Sue AnderBois, Director of Sustainability Priscilla De La Cruz, Director of Energy Operations David Ruggiero, Climate Jobs Rhode Island Program Director Aislinn Hanley and Business Manager for IBEW Local 99 Joseph L. Walsh, Jr. to announce the proposal of the City’s first-ever green revolving fund. Under the co-sponsorship of Council President Miller and Councilor AnderBois, the Green Revolving Fund would be established by a City Council Ordinance and signed into law by Mayor Smiley. This historic commitment to establish a new climate-focused fund that dedicates City funds to renewable energy and decarbonization further underscores Mayor Smiley’s commitment to bolstering climate resiliency and positions the City of Providence as a national leader in the green economy. Tuesday, Apr 7 2026 READ MORE City of Providence Announces Summer Rates for Providence Community Electricity Program Today, the City of Providence announced the new summer supply rates for the Providence Community Electricity (PCE) program, starting with the May 2026 meter read. The prices of the program’s electricity options will decrease by 8% and the program default option, Providence Standard, will continue to include 5% additional renewable energy from local projects in Rhode Island. The new prices will be fixed for six months through customers’ November 2026 meter read. Current participants do not need to take any action to remain in the program and receive the new pricing for the product in which they are currently enrolled. Tuesday, Apr 7 2026 READ MORE Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Housing Stabilization Package to Further Protect Providence Neighbors Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1), Director of Housing and Human Services Emily Freedman, and members of Providence’s housing community today gathered to announce the Smiley Administration’s multi-faceted Housing Stabilization Package, a slate of initiatives aimed at helping renters while the City expands housing supply to address the housing shortage. As Mayor Smiley outlined in his 2025 Housing Report, the City’s approach to addressing the current housing crisis involves three critical strategies: Tuesday, Mar 17 2026 READ MORE The Mayor’s Center for City Services Create a PVD311 account by clicking "Sign In" to report non-emergency issues, track requests, and receive real-time text updates from the City. Submit Your PVD311 Request Open Providence Your government, open to you. OPEN DATA Search, download and develop using our civic data portal. DETAILS OPEN MEETINGS Track agendas, minutes and recordings of public meetings and events. DETAILS OPEN BUDGET Better understanding the city's budget and where dollars are being allocated. DETAILS OPEN CHECKBOOK Explore the city's expenditures in greater detail. DETAILS OPEN RECORDS Submit a request for records. DETAILS GIS & MAPS Visualize city and census data with interactive maps. DETAILS PROVIDENCE CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS View the City's planned and completed improvements to Providence’s public infrastructure. DETAILS FILINGS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS View public filings of the City's elected officials. DETAILS Comprehensive Plan Through our once-a-decade update of the Providence Comprehensive Plan, we are convening the diverse perspectives of our neighbors, local businesses and community members to create policies and practices that reflect our community's vision for the future of Providence. Learn More about the Comp Plan Providence Notice of Nondiscrimination Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints: The City of Providence prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For help or to file a complaint, visit our Nondiscrimination page or contact Leonela Felix at (401) 680-5333 or lfelix@providenceri.gov. Translation assistance available upon request. Comunicado Contra la Discriminacion Quejas por Discriminación de Personas que no son Empleados: La Ciudad de Providence prohíbe la discriminación en sus programas y actividades por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, religión, orientación sexual o identidad de género. Para obtener ayuda o presentar una queja, visite nuestra página de No Discriminación o comuníquese con Leonela Felix al (401) 680-5333 o lfelix@providenceri.gov. Asistencia de traducción disponible a solicitud. SIGN UP FOR OUR BI-WEEKLY E-NEWS | Haga clic aquí para español Email*Zip* PROVIDENCE CITY HALL 401-680-5000 25 Dorrance Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Get Directions For press inquiries, click here. Follow Us on Social Media: Department Directory | Privacy Policy | © 2026 City of Providence. All rights reserved.
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