News & Updates

Here are a few articles to stay up-to-date with PIPP implementation, energy legislation, Rhode Island price hikes, and other related current events:

Oct 4, 2022

Rhode Islanders See 47% Increase in Their Electricity Bills

Activists express concern about impact on low-income residents as utilities commission enacts relief measures

Sep 24, 2022

PUC Approves Record Electric Rate Increases

After a contentious Public Utilities Commission was shut down part way through by protesters challenging the the biggest electricity rate increase in Rhode Island history, the commission voted in favor of a number of changes to rates and credits on electric customers’ bills that will take effect beginning on October 1, 2022.

Sep 23, 2022

PUC Approves Electric Rate Hike After Contentious Hearing

Under the new rate households will see their bills increase on average by $50 per month

Sep 12, 2022

RI Energy is Increasing Utility Prices. Here’s What You Can Do.

An overview of multiple Rhode Island Energy electric and gas rate proposals, including the proposed increases to what the PUC calls Last Resort Service electricity rates and natural gas supply and delivery charges.

Jul 31, 2022

Pandemic Revealed Importance of Keeping Everyone’s Lights and Heat On, Water Running

Utility shutoffs punish low-wealth families as those who are better off burn more energy in a time of crisis

Jul 22, 2022

McKee Announces Plan to Provide Electricity Rate Relief

The company said customers can expect to see their electricity bills go up by about $52 per month, based on an average use of 500 kilowatt hours of electricity used.

Jun 29, 2022

National Grid Overcharged RI Customers by Up to $2.2M

National Grid manipulated invoices to earn more money on an energy efficiency program, effectively overcharging Rhode Island ratepayers by up to $2.2 million, according to a newly released report