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UPDATED: Winter Heating Help Shrinks in Rhode Island. LIHEAP Delayed, Decreased. RI Energy Discount
UPDATED: We heard from the State of RI, and we have added RI Energy and Sen. Jack Reed’s information. Here are the updates – followed by our original story: RI Energy: “I’m very optimistic we will be able to reach some resolution to get some relief credits to customers. Everyone understands that even with prices…
Read MoreRI Energy Extends Shutoff Protection. Payment Holds for Federal Workers, Govt Contractors, Military
PUC approves plan offering no-interest payment holds and an early start to the state’s winter moratorium. Rhode Island Energy has granted House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s request to shield Rhode Islanders affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown from utility shutoffs and penalties. Under a proposal approved Monday by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission,…
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,…
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