Rhode Island Files Amendment to Budget Re: Net Metering
On April 29, 2026, OER submitted its supplemental budget article amendment options related to Rhode Island’s virtual net metering program to the Governor’s…
News Stories: Rhode Island
May 1, 2026
April 7, 2026
On the Move – Rhode Island Governor Nominates New Commissioner to PUC
In a press release on March 25th Governor Dan Mckee announces the Nomination of Donna Sams To Serve On The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC). “Sams brings…
March 27, 2026
Utility Files Billing Conversion & Stabilization Cost Tracking Report
Rhode Island Energy filed its February 2026 Billing Conversion and Stabilization Incremental Cost Tracking Report. As background, the Rhode Island PUC initiated this…
February 3, 2026
Rhode Island Governor Signs Energy Affordability Executive Order
Governor Dan Mckee Of Rhode Island Governor has signed an energy affordability Executive Order that builds on his budget proposal that aims to lower energy costs by $1…
January 28, 2026
Update on PUC’s Audit of Utility Billing Systems and Practices
On January 16th the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a notice of a technical session that would be held on January 22nd to review the audit of Rhode…
December 29, 2025
Utility Files Revised Retail Delivery Rates While PUC Evaluates Strategies For Reducing Winter Price Volatility
RI Energy filed a revised compliance tariff filing for a summary of their retail delivery rates and last resort service. The Rhode Island PUC initiated this docket to…
December 1, 2025
RIE Discontinued Wind Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
On November 14, 2025 Rhode Island Energy (RIE) announced that it “has discontinued its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations with SouthCoast Wind associated with…
October 3, 2025
PUC Approves Electric Utility’s Last Resort Service Rates
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approves Rhode Island Energy’s proposed Last Resort Service Rates for the residential and commercial groups for the…
September 30, 2025
RI – Rhode Island Energy 2025 POR Miscalculation
Subject: Re: RI 2025 POR Miscalculation Dear Suppliers, We previously communicated an issue regarding our system’s calculation of the Purchase of Receivables (POR)…
September 17, 2025
Attorney General Tong Files For Preliminary Injunction To Immediately Halt Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
From Press Release: [ *** ] Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced they are seeking a preliminary injunction…
