Gov. McKee wants to rewrite RI's renewable energy laws to cut utility bills by $1 billion

Gov. McKee wants to rewrite RI’s renewable energy laws to cut utility bills by $1 billion

February 9, 2026

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is pushing to rewrite renewable energy laws, aiming to cut utility bills by $1 billion over five years. The plan includes reviewing solar project payments and has drawn mixed reactions.

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