October 16, 2009
Carcieri wants talks to resolve wind power dispute
Gov. Don Carcieri wants a green power developer and an electricity supplier to resolve their differences over a wind farm proposed off Block Island.
October 09, 2009
Natural gas leak reported in Providence
A natural gas leak Friday afternoon forces the evacauation of some homes in Providence.
September 27, 2009
Balloons to blame for power outage
A power outage in Providence is traced to balloons, a National Grid spokesman says.
September 09, 2009
Woonsocket businesses seek compensation for outage
Some businesses in downtown Woonsocket say they will file claims for financial losses with National Grid.
August 08, 2009
National Grid seeks stimulus funds
National Grid is seeking $200 million from the federal government’s stimulus package.
July 25, 2009
‘Tent City’ residents looking for permanent location
Residents of Providence’s tent city are looking for a permanent location.
June 26, 2009
Carcieri set to sign green energy bill
Gov. Don Carcieri is scheduled to sign legislation for Rhode Island’s emerging renewable energy industry that he says will make the state a “national leader” in the field.
June 04, 2009
National Grid launches refrigerator buy back program
The new “Turn in and Recycling” program allows people to hand over old or inefficient fridges and freezers.
June 03, 2009
RI AG plans to contest electricity rate hike
Patrick Lynch plans to contest National Grid’s request for a rate hike that could increase a typical electric bill by more than 11 percent.
June 01, 2009
Utility seeks electricity rate hike in R.I.
National Grid is asking state regulators for a rate increase that could hike an electric bill by more than 11 percent.
May 19, 2009
Neighborhood interrupted twice by natural gas leaks
Natural gas leaks have forced the evacuation of a Narragansett neighborhood twice in two weeks.
May 17, 2009
National Grid looking for rate hike in Mass.
National Grid, the largest electric utility in Massachusetts, says it wants to increase rates so it can upgrade its electrical distribution system
May 05, 2009
$80,000 gas bill corrected
National Grid corrects an $80,000 bill sent to a Lincoln couple.
November 19, 2008
National Grid sues R.I. towns over taxes
National Grid is suing a dozen local towns, claiming they owe the company money for charging too much in taxes on its equipment.
Electricity rates expected to drop
National Grid is seeking a reduction in electric rates for Rhode Island customers, effective Jan. 1.











