Latest / News•Feb 13, 2026
Gov. McKee wants to rewrite RI’s renewable energy laws to cut utility bills by $1 billion
Alex Kuffner, Providence Journal
Gov. Dan McKee is doubling down on his proposal to rewrite Rhode Island’s renewable energy laws with the stated goal of cutting utility bills for homes and businesses by $1 billion over five years.
Emily Koo, Rhode Island director of the Acadia Center, a clean energy advocacy group, said a data-driven review of the renewable programs could be useful.
“It’s just disappointing to hear his affordability agenda framed as at odds with clean energy,” she said.
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