RI residents speak out against proposed electric rate hike

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission convened for a hearing Tuesday evening regarding this winter’s proposed electric rate.

Rhode Island Energy’s proposed electric rate includes a net monthly increase of roughly 16% — or $22 each month for the average customer.

Several residents attended the hearing to speak out against the proposed rate hike…

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