PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Cold temperatures mean more heat, and that means a bigger energy bill for Rhode Islanders.
According to the latest data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, January saw the highest heating degree days in years, meaning residents are using more energy to heat their homes.
“We only control about one third of the average customer bill, the other two thirds is supply and other factors outside of our control,” Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett said. “Nebraska, for example, they burn about almost 50% of their energy is generated from coal, while as here in New England we are really trying to focus on other sources like natural gas, and offshore wind, and other resources which are just more expensive than some of those sources.”…