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Rhode Island Energy is hosting events to help customers manage their bills as electric rates are set to increase.

Electric rates will rise on October 1, a seasonal trend due to higher winter demand for natural gas.

The company is working with regulators on proposals to help reduce customer bills this winter.

PROVIDENCE – With electric rates set to increase once again this winter , Rhode Island Energy is holding in-person events around the state to help customers with questions about their bills.

Company representatives will be on hand at what are being billed as Customer Assistance Expos to assist ratepayers with payment assistance options, energy efficiency programs and other ways to save money.

The events are coming after criticism of the company spiked last

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