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Short, plain answers about your electric and gas prices in Rhode Island.
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Budget billing on a fixed income: is it a good idea?
Budget billing evens out winter and summer bills. Here's how it works, the catch to watch, who it fits best, and how to ask your utility about it.
All states · Electric and gas · · 7 min read
How to check (and get access to) a parent's electric bill
Visiting Mom or Dad? A calm checklist to look over their electric and gas bills together, get copies of shutoff notices, and get permission to help.
All states · Electric and gas · · 15 min read
Rhode Island electric prices for November 2026
Every Rhode Island utility's standard electric price for November 2026, what changed since October, and new prices already announced.
Rhode Island · Electric · · 1 min read
Your intro electric price is ending. What to do now
A low starting price from an electric or gas supplier won't last. Here's how to find the end date, read the letters, and avoid a costly surprise.
All states · Electric and gas · · 9 min read
Switched electric supplier without permission? What to do
A supplier on your bill you never picked? It may be slamming, your town's program or a yes at the door. What to do, and who to call in every state.
All states · Electric and gas · · 14 min read
Ohio Special Reconnect Order 2026–27 and other winter rules
Ohio's Special Reconnect Order runs Oct. 12, 2026, to April 16, 2027: pay $175 once to keep or restore heat. Plus winter shutoff rules in 17 more states.
All states · Electric and gas · · 14 min read
Door-to-door energy sellers: your rights and red flags
Someone at the door wants to see your electric bill? Here are the rules sellers must follow, what you can say, and how to cancel if you already signed.
All states · Electric and gas · · 10 min read
Early termination fees and how to leave an energy supplier
Can your electric or gas supplier charge you to leave? The rules depend on your state. Here's when a fee applies, when it can't, and how to cancel.
All states · Electric and gas · · 10 min read
Fixed vs variable electric rates: which is safer?
A fixed price stays put for the contract. A variable price can change every month, sometimes a lot. Here's how each works and what your state's rules say.
All states · Electric and gas · · 11 min read
My electric bill jumped. Is it a variable rate?
A big jump often means a supplier's variable price kicked in. Here's how to check your bill, what to do today, and how to get back to the standard price.
All states · Electric and gas · · 10 min read
Should I switch electric suppliers? A plain checklist
Switching can save money, but many people pay more. Use this short checklist before you say yes to any electric supplier, in any state Judy covers.
All states · Electric and gas · · 10 min read
Supply vs delivery charges: how to read your electric bill
Your electric bill has two main parts. Only one of them can change when you switch. Here's what each line means, in plain words.
All states · Electric and gas · · 10 min read
Who is my electric supplier? How to tell from your bill
Not sure if you picked a supplier, or if someone switched you? Here's how to find the supplier name on your bill and what to do if you never agreed.
All states · Electric and gas · · 9 min read
Your electric supplier contract is ending: what happens next
Got a letter saying your supplier plan is ending or renewing? Here's what the letter means, what the rules say in your state, and what to do before the date.
All states · Electric and gas · · 10 min read
Is it safe to switch my electric supplier? (Your power stays on)
Changing the company that sets your electric price doesn't turn off your power. Here's what changes, what stays the same, and how to change your mind.
All states · Electric and gas · · 7 min read