Statement from Council President Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal on the denial of Sea 3 Providence LLC’s petition for expansion of propane facility

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – “Today’s decision from the RI Energy Facility Sitting Board is a victory for the people of Ward 10, and the community of South Providence. The proposed expansion clearly poses a substantial risk both to the environment, and public safety in general. I am grateful for the Board’s diligence and careful consideration in this most important matter and look forward to the review process, and public input. I remain dedicated to bringing commerce, in the form of clean, renewable energy to ProvPort, but I will not compromise the well-being of my community.”