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Rhode Island Energy is preparing for a storm with strong winds and heavy rain in Southern New England, with over 1,600 personnel on standby to respond to power outages and other storm-related issues. A flood watch is in effect for certain counties, and wind gusts could reach 60-65 MPH. Travel may be impacted, including potential bridge restrictions and ferry cancellations.
Thousands of homes and businesses in East Providence, Rhode Island, had their power restored after a substation went down, leaving over 14,000 customers without electricity. Rhode Island Energy responded and made repairs, and all of the city's schools remained in operation with no plans for early dismissal.
Rhode Island Energy, the largest utility in Rhode Island, has decided not to proceed with a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Revolution Wind 2 offshore wind farm with Ørsted and Eversource. The utility cited higher costs, uncertainty of federal tax credits, and failure to meet the requirements of the Affordable Clean Energy Security (ACES) Act as reasons for the decision. Rhode Island Energy will explore other offshore wind opportunities to bring more affordable pricing to the state.