Lawmakers in Rhode Island have rejected Governor Dan McKee’s proposals to curtail funding for energy efficiency programs and weaken the state’s renewable energy targets, as the legislature advanced the state budget Tuesday evening. Earlier this year, Governor McKee suggested significant reductions in energy-efficiency program funding, citing a need to offset some of the highest utility

Regional Wholesale Electricity Costs Rise, Impacting Rhode Island Rates ISO New England’s market monitor estimates that regional wholesale electricity costs reached $1.75 billion between March 1 and May 31, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Despite an 18% decrease in natural-gas prices during this timeframe, average wholesale electricity market costs

ENVIRONMENT Rhode Island Energy Seeks Authority to Build Power Plants, Sparking Debate A bill under consideration in the Rhode Island General Assembly could permit Rhode Island Energy to construct and own power plants, marking a potential reversal of a three-decade-old state policy designed to foster competition in the energy sector. Proponents contend this change would

Good Energy told the council that a FERC-approved, ISO-New England change to day-ahead ancillary services ("DAISY") is driving higher supply costs; the company recommended delaying a contract extension and the town will monitor market outcomes before renewing.

Good Energy representatives outlined a voluntary, municipally run community‑choice electricity program that uses an opt‑out enrollment model, citing roughly $2.8 million in cumulative savings for Rhode Island clients; council referred the concept to the finance committee for further study.

At a City of Newport workshop, local officials, utility representatives and clean‑energy experts debated a proposed moratorium on new natural‑gas hookups for Aquidneck Island. Supporters said a pause would limit long‑lived gas infrastructure, protect residents from future outages and speed electrification required by state climate law; the utility,

ISO establishes contact system for emergency alerts with state governors and utilities.

ISO New England discusses planning for energy demand and resilience against price fluctuations.

Electrification and efficiency measures drive significant shifts in New England's energy demand projections.

ISO analysis predicts New England's energy demand will reach 60,000 megawatts by 2040.

Natural gas accounts for over half of New England's power generation capacity as renewables rise.

ISO New England emphasizes the need for state cooperation to ensure reliable energy transmission.

Governors and experts discuss Northeast pipeline impact on natural gas prices and infrastructure investments.