25-37-EE Public Comment_Acadia Center_12-10-25
Acadia Center offered written and verbal comments before the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Docket No. 25-37-EE, regarding Rhode Island Energy’s 2026 Annual Energy Efficiency (EE) Plan.
As was highlighted throughout Acadia Center’s participation in the annual planning process, the organization reiterated that the downward trend in EE budget is shortsighted and to the detriment of Rhode Island homes and businesses.
- Impact of 2026 Plan Cuts to Benefits, Savings and Jobs
- Energy Efficiency Key Defense to Rising Energy Costs
- Energy Efficiency As Lowest Cost Resource
- Efficiency Must Expand to Act on Climate
In part due to Acadia Center’s analysis and advocacy, the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) presented a proposal for additional savings before the PUC in Docket No. 25-37-EE. Acadia Center urged the PUC to adopt the additional savings proposal of the EEC.