Save now, pay later: Critics warn McKee’s plan to ease energy bills comes with a tab

January 22, 2026

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s says proposed rollbacks of green energy incentives will Rhode Island ratepayers $1 billion in their energy bills over the next five years. Environmental advocates say the long-term consequences and costs to ratepayers will be worse without a transition to renewable energy sources. 

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