Warwick’s green energy efforts have included installing solar panels on several...
Warwick’s green energy efforts have included installing solar panels on several municipal buildings, including the fire station. (Photo courtesy Janice Kurkoski/town of Warwick) The rural town of Warwick is demonstrating that, with hard work and dedicated volunteers, embracing green energy isn’t just for big communities. Over two decades, the town of 780 residents has leveraged state grants, private donations and other partnerships to install solar panels, purchase electric vehicles and make other green updates. Now, it has been designated as a Climate Leader Community by the state. People involved with the initiatives credit supportive town leadership, dedicated volunteers, and Warwick’s environmental mindset. “It’s a great little town, because there’s already conservation-minded people in town,” said Janice Kurkoski, who chairs Warwick’s...
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