Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electric), Rhode Island
Rhode Island Energy electric base rate case
Approved Base rate case, docket 25-45-GE before the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.
As published, for a home using 500 kWh a month.
What happens next
The decision is final; the new rate takes effect once the order sets a date. How rate cases work.
What it means for your bill
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Rhode Island Energy's first base distribution rate filing in about eight years asked for roughly 65.9 million dollars more in first-year electric revenue, which the company said would raise a typical residential bill using 500 kWh by 7.78 dollars a month (4.83 percent). The PUC's August 21, 2026 decision sided with the Attorney General and cut the request significantly, while separately approving up to 170 million dollars in customer bill credits funded by RGGI proceeds that the commission said would offset the electric increase entirely for winter months; the company had until August 27, 2026 to file compliance tariffs, with final sign-off expected August 31, 2026.
What it means for your bill: Regulators approved bill credits meant to cancel out this electric rate increase for winter months; the exact final electric rate impact was still being finalized as of late August 2026.
- Status
- Approved
- Utility
- Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electric)
- Commission
- Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission
- Docket
- 25-45-GE
- Filed
- November 26, 2025
- Requested
- 4.8% residential, $65.9 million a year
- Typical bill change
- +$7.78 a month at 500 kWh
- Decided
- August 21, 2026
- Last checked
- August 29, 2026
Common questions
How much will my Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electric) bill go up?
Adds about $8 a month on a typical bill. As published, for a home using 500 kWh a month.
When would the new rates start?
Not yet set. That is decided along with the case, usually as part of the commission's final order.
When is the hearing?
No hearing date is on record for this case.
How do I comment?
The comment period closed once this case was decided; its result is above.
Sources
- Docket No. 25-45-GE, Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, 2026-08-21
- PUC cuts Rhode Island Energy's rate request, approves $170 million in bill credits, What's Up Newp, 2026-08-21
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