Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

This month's Watt's Up!💡newsletter features stories about the Governor's visit to a local farm and a Rhode Island resident who recently purchased an electric vehicle. Interested in reading more? ⬇️

Gov McKee visits Hattoy's, Meet EV Owner Errol, and more The RI Office of Energy Resources Watt's Up Rhode Island newsletter celebrates inspiring stories of people in the Ocean State who are leading the way by adopting clean energy. Would you like to be fea

The Clean Heat RI dashboard has been updated with the latest stats from July! 📊
Discover the number of rebate applications we've received, the program's remaining funds, and which cities and towns are benefiting from the rebates. Check it out ➡️ https://energy.ri.gov/heating-cooling/clean-heat-ri/clean-heat-rhode-island-statistics

This weekend, Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Governor Dan McKee announced $15 million in funding for Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, and OER through the U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program to install charging stations across Rhode Island. Read more ➡

RI Gets New $15M Boost to Expand Publicly Available Electric Vehicle Charging Stations | U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI -- Rhode Island’s efforts to increase publicly available electric vehicle (EV)...

Rhode Island College (RIC) has completed a campus-wide installation of LED lighting systems with controls, making RIC’s campus 100 percent LED lighting.

Read more ➡ https://energy.ri.gov/press-releases/rhode-island-college-completes-campus-wide-led-lighting-system-installation

We are aware that some of our customers are experiencing difficulties as they attempt to create new logins for their accounts, re-set passwords or make a payment. We have a team staffed specifically to reach a quick resolution and will provide updates to our customers as soon as possible. We understand and appreciate this may cause frustration and thank our customers for their patience. This matter will not result in any penalties or late fees for our customers.

Throughout this transition, emergency services have been fully operational and remain unimpacted. Please call 855-743-1101 to report an electric outage or in case of a gas emergency, go outside first and then call 1-800-640-1595 or 911.

Our new energy experience is here! Be sure to log in to RIenergy.com to update your password and confirm your customer profile.

As a reminder, you will not be charged a late fee if you do not pay your bill today. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make this big change!

We’re getting ready to launch our new website! In the meantime, you’ll be directed to our Changes Microsite at weare.rienergy.com/changes. This is just temporary – our new site will go live later today. Stay tuned!

Online transactions, our Contact Center and Start/Stop service requests are currently unavailable as we transition to a new customer system. We are always open for emergency and outage calls and can be reached at 1-855-743-1101.

The series of changes are part of our transition from National Grid to Rhode Island Energy, a member of the Pennsylvania-based PPL Corporation.

Discover all the electric vehicle and charging equipment rebates available through OER & Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank 🚗🔌⚡

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Interested in an electric car? Here's all the incentives you could qualify for. The Rhode Island state government has set up several incentive programs to help reduce the costs of electric vehicles.

The E-Bike dashboard has been updated with the statistics for July🚲⚡To discover the number of rebate applications awarded, the remaining funds for the programs, and the cities and towns that have utilized the rebates visit https://drive.ri.gov/e-bike-program-statistics

The DRIVE dashboard has been updated with the statistics for July🚗⚡️

To discover the number of rebate applications awarded, the remaining funds for the programs, and the cities and towns that have utilized the rebates visit https://drive.ri.gov/project-statistics

Check out the State Solar Savings Report for July 2024! ☀️

This data is based on 12 rooftop and 1 carport solar PV State-owned systems.

Curious about energy storage? Check out OER's new energy storage dashboard! 📊

Explore the number of energy storage systems across the state, learn about their fuel sources, and see which cities and towns are reaping the benefits ➡ https://energy.ri.gov/renewable-energy/ris-clean-energy-portfolio

This morning, Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Director Terry Gray and Acting OER Commissioner Chris Kearns joined Ethan Hattoy on a tour of Hattoy's Nursery and Garden Center.

This farm benefitted from the Rhode Island Farm Energy Resources: Agricultural Energy Grant in 2023 and installed a 13.53kW solar system on the roof of their retail building, offsetting 100% of the energy consumed for this local agribusiness in Coventry.

The 2024 URI Cooperative Extension Energy Fellows visited OER this past week to learn from staff about energy programs and policies advancing Rhode Island's clean energy future!

🔌 Charge Up, Rhode Island!🔌

OER and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank are excited to announce the launch of the PowerUpRI program, making residential EV charging more accessible for both residents and landlords across the Ocean State.

Learn more today at: www.drive.ri.gov/powerupri

Yesterday, OER and Browning the Green Space held the first ever RI Clean Energy Networking Event. This opportunity allowed students to meet with employers and further their professional development.

Make sure to check out https://refinternships.commerceri.com/clean-energy-internship-program/ for future career fairs this fall.

The Clean Heat RI dashboard has been updated with the latest stats from June! 📊

Discover the number of rebate applications we've received, the program's remaining funds, and which cities and towns are benefiting from the rebates. Check it out ➡️ https://energy.ri.gov/heating-cooling/clean-heat-ri/clean-heat-rhode-island-statistics

Check your inbox! OER has just sent out the July edition of the Climate Justice newsletter.

If you are interested in climate and environmental justice, this newsletter is just for you. Learn about upcoming events, resources, and programs intended for underserved and overburdened communities.

Be part of the change. Sign up today! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ErZrxMr

🌟 Attention students and professionals in RI's clean energy space! Join us on July 30th from 5-7 PM for the Rhode Island Clean Energy Internship Networking Event with Browning the Green Space. Network with industry leaders, discover career opportunities, and grow your connections in the clean energy field. 🤝 🌞 Register now:

Rhode Island Clean Energy Internship Networking Event Join us for a RI Clean Energy Networking event!

Check out the State Solar Savings Report for June 2024! This data is based on 12 rooftop and 1 carport solar PV State-owned systems.

Keep it coming! Rhode Island along with Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) NH Department of Environmental Services Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future have been awarded $450 million from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . Funding will go towards launching the New England Heat Pump Accelerator, a program designed to make heat pumps more accessible, reduce air pollution, and help RI meets its Act on Climate mandates.

Read more ➡ https://energy.ri.gov/press-releases/mckee-matos-administration-congressional-delegation-applaud-us-epa-450-million

On July 17, 2024, Rhode Island was recognized as the first state in the nation to complete Phase 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. In the video below, we captured this milestone announced during the ribbon cutting event at the Route 117 Park & Ride in Warwick.

Governor Dan McKee American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) ChargePoint Maverick Corporation Jacobs Solutions Inc. Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Energy Rhode Island Department of Transportation Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Rhode Island First in U.S. to Complete Phase 1 National Electric Vehicle Program Join us as we celebrate a monumental achievement in Rhode Island! Governor Dan McKee, alongside the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, RIDOT, RIDEM, RI...

Meet Michael, the first Rhode Island resident to plug in his electric vehicle at the new Level 3 fast chargers at the Rt. 117 Park & Ride in Warwick.

Mikefabz MO Gsd, a professional photographer based in Providence, RI, drives a Hyundai IONIQ 6.

Check out the photos below!

WE’RE No.1!!! 🎉

This morning, Rhode Island celebrated becoming the first state to fully build out and complete Phase 1 of the NEVI Program.

The ribbon-cutting event took place at the Rt 117 Park-n-Ride in Warwick featuring U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Senator Jack Reed Representative Seth Magaziner Governor Dan McKee Rhode Island Department of Transportation Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and ChargePoint.

🚗🔌 Great news! The EV charging stations at the Ashaway Park & Ride are now back online and ready for use. Charge up and get back on the road!

To find other charging stations near you, visit:

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locator | Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources RI Office of Energy Resources One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 574-9117 Fax: (401) 574-9125 [email protected]

The DRIVE dashboard has been updated with the statistics for June🚗⚡️

To discover the number of rebate applications awarded, the remaining funds for the programs, and the cities and towns that have utilized the rebates visit https://drive.ri.gov/