798 Days of Resistance: Rhode Island’s Fight Against Invenergy

A video from October 10, 2017, captures Julia Overall addressing the Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) regarding the proposed construction of a power plant in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The footage highlights public opposition to the project, led by Infinity Energy, which has sparked widespread grassroots efforts across 35 Rhode Island communities. Overall emphasizes the 798-day campaign, spanning two years, two months, and six days, during which residents have organized public hearings, Statehouse rallies, town council meetings, and media outreach to oppose the plant. She critiques the lack of transparency, incomplete planning, and absence of an evacuation plan, arguing that the project is neither wanted nor needed. The video also references community actions, including letter campaigns, social media efforts, and a motorcycle run, showcasing the widespread resistance to the proposal. Read more on this story here: https://upriseri.com ** CONNECT WITH US ** ► Web: https://upriseri.com ► BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/upriseri.bsk... ► Twitter/X: https://x.com/UpriseRI ► Instagram:   / uprise_ri   Support our work: https://upriseri.com/contribute/