RI Energy is increasing utility prices. Here’s what you can do
September 12, 2022

RI Energy is increasing utility prices. Here’s what you can do

The PUC is scheduled to hear public comment, beginning at 9am on September 16 in Hearing Room...

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty
May 28, 2022

At forum, candidates for governor discuss raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty

“Throughout our diverse faith traditions, we believe that we have a moral obligation to address systemic poverty...

PIPP will help low-income Rhode Islanders pay their utility bills and avoid costly shut-offs
March 9, 2022

PIPP will help low-income Rhode Islanders pay their utility bills and avoid costly shut-offs

“It is very difficult to shuffle and reprioritize my responsibilities so I can continue to nourish and...

COVID-19 shows why a Percentage of Income Payment Plan is needed
July 14, 2020

COVID-19 shows why a Percentage of Income Payment Plan is needed

“As I’ve been thinking about it over the past week or so, I really think that the...

Governor Raimondo to “look into” allowing the restoration of utilities without down payments
April 14, 2020

Governor Raimondo to “look into” allowing the restoration of utilities without down payments

“Having access to running water, hot water, heat, electricity, and sewer are necessities of a habitable home,...

George Wiley Center: Utilities are a basic need for all, for health/hygiene, work, study/school, safety and well being
March 30, 2020

George Wiley Center: Utilities are a basic need for all, for health/hygiene, work, study/school, safety and well being

Please submit written comments to the RI PUC by this Tuesday (due: April 7)! The Rhode Island...

George Wiley Center: Take a moment to submit written comments to the RI PUC by Thursday!
March 25, 2020

George Wiley Center: Take a moment to submit written comments to the RI PUC by Thursday!

Utilities are a basic need for all, for health/hygiene, work, study/school, safety & well being Please submit...

PUC orders end to utility shutoffs and emergency restoration of shutoffs due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020

PUC orders end to utility shutoffs and emergency restoration of shutoffs due to COVID-19

“Many people are out of work [and] have no current source of income. That condition is likely...

Demand that Raimondo’s energy appointments get true Senate oversight
February 4, 2020

Demand that Raimondo’s energy appointments get true Senate oversight

By the time these nominations are heard in committee, it will be too late. These Senators need...

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments
March 2, 2020

Questions arise about Governor Raimondo’s energy post appointments

“We want to connect [Governor Gina Raimondo‘s] expressed concern about affordable housing to the need to support...

Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs
October 31, 2019

Halloween-themed Providence DSA Rally draws attention to utility shutoffs

On Tuesday evening, a boisterous group of protesters, with a band in tow, peacefully marched through the...

Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off
October 31, 2019

Public Utility Commission delivers some relief for customers who have had their utilities shut off

The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Tuesday issued an order, effective immediately, making it easier...

Waterfire (and the Climate Crisis) sponsored by National Grid
March 2, 2020

Waterfire (and the Climate Crisis) sponsored by National Grid

As the National Grid sponsored Waterfire began, activists from Climate Action Rhode Island and the George Wiley...

Advocates challenge National Grid rate increase and National Grid’s need to exist
October 31, 2019

Advocates challenge National Grid rate increase and National Grid’s need to exist

“This is no longer a negotiation,” said Paul Rakotoarisoa, one of the co-chairs of the Providence Democratic...

With utility shutoffs on the rise, now is the time to bring back PIPP, say advocates
October 31, 2019

With utility shutoffs on the rise, now is the time to bring back PIPP, say advocates

The Home Energy Rate Affordability Act (H7900 / S2336), sponsored by Rhode Island State Representative Scott Slater (Democrat,...

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