Who has power? State lawmakers take on Rhode Island Energy as utility bills and frustrations soar

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Who has power? State lawmakers take on Rhode Island Energy as utility bills and frustrations soar

A growing demand for electricity combined with international instability have driven up utility rates beyond Rhode Island Energy's control, the utility company says. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)Fueled by constituent concerns over rapidly rising — and more unpredictable — gas and electric bills, Rhode Island lawmakers are cranking the heat up on the state’s primary utility operator. Leading the charge is Rep. Megan Cotter, an …