PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Electricity bills in Rhode Island are expected to rise this winter due to projected increases in winter supply prices from Rhode Island Energy. State officials have announced measures intended to mitigate the potential impact on residents. Governor Dan McKee declared an energy affordability emergency during a press conference Thursday, announcing that $28

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Rhode Island Energy has submitted a new rate proposal that would increase gas and electric bills starting September 2026 if approved. The utility seeks to generate an additional $230 million over two years to fund infrastructure upgrades, modernize the system, reduce outages, replace leak-prone pipes, and enhance customer service, including a new mobile app. The proposal also includes additional offerings for low-income customers.

On November 26, 2025, Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett announced that the company filed with the Public Utilities Commission for its first base distribution rate review since 2017. The proposed rate increases aim to address rising costs due to inflation, supply chain challenges, and regulatory requirements, ensuring the continued provision of safe and reliable gas and electricity service. The proposal includes an increase of about $7.75 per month for a typical residential electric customer and approximately $340 annually for gas customers. Additionally, the filing proposes significant changes to the low-income discount rate program to provide relief for economically challenged Rhode Islanders. This filing initiates a nine-month regulatory review process and reflects the company's efforts to manage costs while investing in infrastructure and customer service improvements.

On September 5, 2025, the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut, along with Danish offshore wind developer Orsted, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging the regulatory approvals for the Empire Wind offshore energy project. The lawsuit addresses concerns about the licensing process, which the Trump administration had previously criticized as rushed. This legal action follows a period of halted offshore activity for the project by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which was later reversed to allow construction to continue. The case reflects ongoing disputes over environmental regulation and energy development in the region.

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