Tag: R.I. Public Utilities Commission
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...
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...
McKee proposes using carbon cap and trade revenue to offset winter...
PROVIDENCE – The state is looking to use some of the money made from the regional carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program to help offset surging...
How should the state respond to Rhode Island Energy’s request to...
Blaming rising demand for natural gas, inflation and the war in Ukraine, Rhode Island Energy has proposed raising winter electric rates by an average...
Is inflation affecting your vacation plans this year?
Prices for gas, food and rent pushed consumer inflation to a new four-decade high in June, according to the U.S. Labor Department.
The Associated Press...
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...
McKee signs offshore wind procurement bill into law
PROVIDENCE – Plans to add enough wind power to supply nearly a third of the state’s electricity needs are moving forward with a new...
End of National Grid incentive for parking lot solar canopies sparks...
PROVIDENCE – After a two-year test run, National Grid has nixed a program that gives developers extra money to build solar canopies on parking...
Rate relief set for National Grid customers this summer
PROVIDENCE – Savings are on its way for National Grid customers, who should see their electric bills drop under seasonal rates that start April...
National Grid parking lot solar array incentive in question amid rising...
PROVIDENCE - With rising costs and uncertain benefits, National Grid Rhode Island wants to pull the plug on its financial incentives for developers who...
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