A kick in the gas – Rhode Island Energy rate increase – Richard Asinof

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by Richard Asinof ConvergenceRI, contributing writer R.I. Attorney General, Peter Neronha, and his top civil attorneys, Miriam Weizenbaum, talk about plans to change the regulatory structure in order to phase out the use of fossil fuels in the generation of electricity The news that Rhode Island Energy, the newly formed utility company formed as a…

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(Updated) Local electric rates to soar, be prepared – Rhode Island Energy

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(See update to the original story at bottom of article) Issuing a press release with this title – “Rhode Island Energy Encourages Customers to Prepare Now for Significantly Higher Winter Electricity Supply Prices” – Rhode Island Energy, the new owner of National Grid, formerly New England Electric, residents of Rhode Island have been “forewarned” about…

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Narragansett Electric – National Grid. Now, Rhode Island Energy

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PPL Corporation announced today it has completed its acquisition of The Narragansett Electric Company from National Grid for approximately $3.8 billion, net of purchase price adjustments, following receipt of all necessary approvals. The Narragansett Electric Company, Rhode Island’s primary electric and gas utility, will now be known as “Rhode Island Energy,” reflecting both the company’s…

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