Rhode Island Energy says customers can expect lower electricity costs this winter

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Energy said that electric supply customers can expect lower energy costs during the winter season that starts Oct. 1.

The company said it filed supply rates with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, which if approved would have customers see an “approximately $8 savings on their total bill per month” compared to the previous year.

The winter season runs from October to March 31 each year, and sees higher energy costs due to demand.

“We recognize that high winter energy costs are a challenge for many of our customers, and our team has successfully secured lower prices than we have seen over the last two winters so we can pass those savings on to customers,” Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett said.