The below Energy Efficiency Action Alert shines a light on the harmful proposed program cuts currently being considered for Rhode Island’s 2026 Energy Efficiency Program.

  • Proposed budget cuts of 30% will lose Rhode Island an estimated $92 million in benefits and contribute to higher inflation in the Rhode Island economy
  • Rhode Island’s leading energy efficiency workforce will see significant job losses and reduced work hours, with up to 833 jobs at risk
  • Energy efficiency is a key defense against rising energy costs – at a time when federal policies and programs are being gutted, Rhode Island must double-down on these energy savings programs
  • Cuts are proposed despite strong continued benefits from efficiency, with benefit-cost ratios (BCRs) of 1.83 and 1.77 (electric, gas) – earning back much more in value for Rhode Island per dollar invested
  • Families and businesses will have higher electric and gas bills in the coming years as a result of cuts

Acadia Center Energy Efficiency Action Alert