The Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission comprises two distinct regulatory bodies: a three-member Commission (Commission) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (Division).

Although two distinct regulatory bodies, the Commission and Division generally operate in concert. This is evidenced by the Division’s status as an indispensable party in all Commission proceedings, and the Division’s statutory charge to enforce all directives of the Commission. Both entities may conduct inquiries, investigations and hearings to effectuate their respective duties. Both may issue orders that have the force and effect of law.

The Division is also legislatively required to maintain a website in accordance with RIGL section 39-1-18. The Division makes every effort to insure that this legislative mandate is carried out.

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Legislation recently enacted in Rhode Island includes additional consumer protection provisions. (Find out more)

Residential - Price to Compare: National Grid's rate effective October 1, 2021 through March 2022 10.882 cents/kWh. National Grid's rate effective April 1 2022 through September 2022 7.810 cents/kWh.

Small Commercial - Price to Compare: National Grid's (fixed)effective October 1, 2021 through March 2022 - 10.174 cents/kWh. Price to Compare: National Grid's (fixed)rate effective April 1, 2022 through September 2022 - 8.047 cents/kWh

For a listing of Commercial and Industrial suppliers (click here).

Live Stream/Video Archive

Meet the Commissioners

Meet the Administrator of the Division

Energy Facility Siting Board

Renewable Energy Resources: Certification Forms, Rules, Certification Filing Guide, and RES Application Status Report

DigSafe

Energy Saving Tips

National Do-Not-Call Registry

National Grid Emergency Response and System Level Plans

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

Rhode Island Relay Service

RIPUC using Google™

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