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General Assembly bill would limit utility company profits

Government 01/21/2025

PROVIDENCE – Legislation introduced by Rep. Megan L. Cotter, D-Exeter, would place a limit in state law on the profit margin that can be...

Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to...

Energy 01/16/2025

President-elect Donald Trump tasked a New Jersey congressman and vocal critic of offshore wind with writing an executive order he could issue to halt wind energy...

R.I. gets $24M in federal funding for utility assistance program

Economic Activity 10/31/2024

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $24 million for the state's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help low-income families afford their energy...

Rhode Island Energy inks smart metering technology deal

Energy 02/28/2024

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy is helping the state inch closer to its goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050. The utility company says it...

Rhode Island is the 15th most expensive state for household energy costs, according to a report by WalletHub. / PBN FILE PHOTO

WalletHub: R.I. energy costs 15th most expensive in nation

Economic Activity 07/05/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the 15th most expensive state when it comes to household energy costs in the U.S., according to a report...

Pickell named 2023 R.I. Small Business Person of the Year

In Their Own Words 05/26/2023

CRAIG PICKELL, CEO and president of Lincoln-based abrasive manufacturer and supplier Bullard Abrasives Inc., was named the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Person of...

Rhode Island Energy approved for $290M in infrastructure upgrades

Economic Activity 03/31/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy on Thursday gained regulatory approval for $290 million for its proposed Electric Infrastructure, Safety, and Reliability infrastructure upgrades. The R.I....

PROVIDENCE has announced the rates for its new community electricity aggregation program set to begin in May. / AP FILE PHOTO/JOHN ANTCZAK

Providence sets rates for community electricity aggregation program

Economic Activity 02/28/2023

PROVIDENCE – The city has announced the rates for its new community electricity aggregation program set to begin in May. The Providence Community Electricity Program...

HEATING UP? What will Gov. Daniel J. McKee and state lawmakers do about the rising costs for heat and electricity? The issue could kick off a host of contentious debates in the new legislative session.  PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

Will GA step in to help ease rising energy costs?

Editorial and Op-Ed 01/06/2023

State lawmakers are back with another massive state revenue surplus, now projected at $610 million, likely at their disposal. But having lots of money...