After winter discounts, Rhode Island Energy customers will feel the heat of higher charges

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 1,096

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Summer electric bill savings will be less noticeable than years past for Rhode Island Energy customers because of fee hikes and the cutoff of temporary, cold-weather discounts.

The average Rhode Island Energy residential customer can expect to save $7.31, or 4.8% on monthly electricity bills starting April 1, according to calculations by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. The three-member panel approved a slew of rate and fee changes affecting Rhode Island Energy gas …

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