Posts Tagged ‘energy’
Why more Rhode Islanders are choosing Heat Pumps over traditional AC this summer
by Rhode Island Energy Why More Rhode Islanders are Choosing Heat Pumps Over Traditional AC this Summer As the summer heat rolls into Rhode Island, many homeowners are looking for a smarter way to stay comfortable while cutting back on energy usage and taking control of their utility bills. To accomplish that goal, more and…
Read MoreMore funds for energy assistance from RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund
HOUSEHOLDS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO RI GOOD NEIGHBOR ENERGY FUND WITH END TO THE MORATORIUM ON SHUT-OFFS With the end to the moratorium on home energy shut-offs, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, the United Way of Rhode Island, are encouraging those in need to apply for assistance…
Read MoreEnergy assistance still available from the RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund
The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, want to remind local households struggling financially and not eligible for federal or state assistance that the Fund will continue to be available to help with the payment of home energy expenses even in the warmer spring…
Read MoreTaking advantage of energy company programs to improve home energy efficiency
By: Rhode Island Energy Energy costs can be one of the largest expenses families have to pay annually. According to the Sense Consumer Energy Insights Report of 2023, 80 percent of U.S. homeowners have tried to reduce electricity consumption and 42 percent are very interested in finding ways to use less energy in their homes.…
Read MoreNewport’s Chateau-sur-Mer going green with geothermal climate system
PHOTO CAPTION/CREDIT: Workers with Rhode Island Artesian Well Inc. operate a drill on the grounds of Chateau-sur-Mer in Newport as part of the installation of a geothermal climate-control system in the National Historic Landmark. (Photo by The Preservation Society of Newport County) To provide much-needed temperature and humidity control and to reduce its reliance on…
Read MoreRelief for winter heating costs for Rhode Islanders – apply, renew now
Governor Dan McKee and the Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced programs to provide relief on winter heating costs for Rhode Islanders following a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) vote on winter electric rates. $3 million in funding will be available for direct rate relief to low-income Rhode Island residents for the upcoming winter season. Additionally,…
Read MoreHeating Assistance resources in Rhode Island
Photo: EnergyRI This year, $32 million is expected to be available for qualified Rhode Island residents. Depending upon a family’s income, a household heating with oil or other deliverable fuel could receive from $981 to $1,285 in federal funding assistance. Qualified customers heating with gas could receive from $805 to $970; those heating with electricity…
Read MoreRI Energy 47% rate increase part of “transition to clean energy” – Gov. McKee calls on PUC for relief
Governor Dan McKee has filed public comment urging the Public Utilities Commission to take specific action to provide relief to Rhode Islanders in response to Rhode Island Energy’s request for a rate increase of 47 percent effective October 1. In his comments, the Governor urged the Commission to take the following actions: Suspend the customer…
Read MoreRI Good Neighbor Energy Fund available in summer, too
As households continue to switch their focus from keeping warm to staying cool with today’s official arrival of summer, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund’s sponsoring energy companies – Block Island Utility District, Ocean State Power, Pascoag Utility District, Petro Home Services, Rhode Island Energy and RISEC LP – want to remind families and…
Read MoreHome energy funds for eligible households challenged by inflation and pandemic
Although the bitter temperatures of winter have subsided, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund continues to be available to all eligible households in the state impacted by inflation, the pandemic or another crisis. The Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, want to remind local households struggling financially that…
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