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Comments on Proposed Final Decision in CT to Adopt IDSP

Some recommendations included on how the draft decision can be improved for the final decision are:

requiring hourly forecasts for certain grid locations and upgrade considerations
disaggregating load forecasts into more categories for easier interpretation
adding specific, measurable equity criteria

The comments also support the initiation of a comprehensive gas-electric system planning docket to ensure that utilities proactively align both gas and electric system plans and investments with the state’s long-term decarbonization goals.

Acadia Center Issues Energy Efficiency Action Alert Regarding Proposed Cuts to the 2026 Rhode Island Programs

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