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Rhode Island Energy (RIE)

LSE ID: 507 Region: State of Rhode Island Service Types: Electricity, Gas

Overview

Rhode Island Energy (RIE), formerly National Grid – Rhode Island, is the primary electric and gas utility in Rhode Island. The default residential electric rate is A-16, the basic residential rate for most homes (including church and farm). Bills are split into delivery (RIE) and supply (default Last Resort Service or competitive supplier).

Service Territory

Statewide Rhode Island (territoryId 545). Connection type and phase affect applicability for some rates.

Residential Tariffs

Tariff Name Type Key Feature Guide
A-16 Residential Default Flat; many delivery factors View Guide

Key Characteristics

  • Flat, no TOU: Single delivery and supply rate structure.
  • Delivery: Customer charge, distribution, O&M, CapEx, RDM, pension, storm, arrearage, LMI, performance, last resort, net metering, long-term contracting, RE distribution, RE growth, LIHEAP, transmission, transition, energy efficiency; many factors are variable (lookups).
  • Supply: Standard Offer Service (Last Resort Service); variable; customers may shop for competitive supply.
  • Gross Earnings Tax: Pass-through tax on utility earnings.

Regulatory Context

  • Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. Last Resort Service and competitive supply are overseen by the state. LIHEAP, energy efficiency, and renewable programs are state-mandated.

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