As of Monday, almost every single customer in Newport had gas restored. Some 7,000 lost heat and hot water.
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Rhode Island Launches Investigation Into Newport Gas Shut-Offs
The state has launched an investigation into the low-pressure issue that left thousands in Newport without heat. As of Thursday, National Grid staff said it could be another six days before heat is restored to all affected residents. The state Division of Public Utilities and Carriers is now reviewing the problem. DPUC staff are already […]
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New Gas, Electricity Rates To Take Effect This Weekend
National Grid customers in Rhode Island will see changes to their gas and electric bills, effective this Saturday. Average residential customers using 500 kilowatt hours of electricity a month will see their monthly bills increase by 3.5 percent, or $3.67. That’s lower than National Grid’s original ask of $7. Residential gas customers are expected to […]
