Tag: PPL Corp.
Residential heating bills to increase 10% Nov. 1
WARWICK – Heating bills are about to rise, but not by as much as originally expected.
Instead, the Nov. 1 hikes to natural gas rates...
Protestors urge state regulators to deny winter energy rate hikes
WARWICK – Utility shutoffs. Homelessness. Even death.
These were among the dire predictions that local residents, advocacy groups and lawmakers warned would result from increases...
PPL Foundation opens grant program for R.I. nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – The philanthropic arm of the state’s primary utility operator is offering grants of up to $50,000 to eligible Rhode Island nonprofits.
PPL Foundation,...
Rhode Island Energy warns of higher heating bills starting Nov. 1
PROVIDENCE – It’s going to be an expensive winter for Rhode Island residents and businesses, with Rhode Island Energy warning of higher heating costs...
Five Questions With: David J. Bonenberger
1. Why did PPL Corp. choose to rename Narragansett Electric Co. to Rhode Island Energy?
The new name reflects our focus on the entire state...
McKee urges state regulators to offset proposed cost hikes to winter...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee is the latest state official to sound the alarm over skyrocketing winter electric rates.
In a letter shared publicly...
Monthly electric bills to increase $50 under proposed winter rates
PROVIDENCE – For months, utility companies and industry experts have warned of rising electricity costs.
Turns out, it’s just as bad - or maybe worse...
Legislators pass bill to expand R.I.’s offshore wind procurement
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is expanding its commitment to renewable energy thanks to legislation passed by the General Assembly on Thursday, which requires the...
Revised offshore wind bill leaves utility payment up to state regulators
PROVIDENCE - First it was 2%. Than zero.
Now, the financial incentive for Rhode Island’s primary utility company to buy more offshore wind power is...
R.I. Senate unanimously approves offshore wind procurement bill
PROVIDENCE - When PPL Corp. took ownership of Rhode Island’s primary gas and electric operations, company leaders pledged to help advance the state’s ambitious...
