Rhode Island energy costs are soaring. So are political tensions. • Rhode Island Current

Rhode Island energy costs are soaring. So are political tensions. • Rhode Island Current

Gov. Dan McKee criticized the lawmakers and environmentalists who opposed his previous, $1 billion energy savings plan for "advocating for their own personal interests" during a press conference on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current)In declaring a state of emergency over rising energy prices, Gov. Dan McKee simultaneously declared war on the environmental groups, lawmakers and state regulators who he alleges are …

RI Governor's $28M residential electric bill relief plan leaves questions as RI Energy seeks 15% rate increase

Gov. McKee’s $28M electric bill relief plan leaves unanswered questions about RGGI funds Universal credits would provide approximately $61 to every residential electric account. The administration has not identified the precise fund balances or explained how previously announced energy allocations will be preserved. Rhode Island Energy filed a proposed winter electricity supply increase Wednesday. By Thursday, Governor Dan McKee had declared an …

RI Energy Files Winter Rate Hike, Amount Hidden

Rhode Island Energy has filed for new winter electricity rates effective October 1, 2026, but the actual proposed rate is currently shielded from public view under a protective order while regulators review it.