# Rhode Island Energy Payment Struggles | Providence News

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Podcast: [Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668)
Published: 2026-07-25T00:57:55+00:00
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## Resource

Rhode Island Energy customers are in crisis as power shut-offs loom for those struggling to pay bills—old COVID relief plans are gone, and mailed checks often don’t count if they arrive right on due date. The company’s exploring a three-day grace period to ease pressure, plus new online tools letting you track hourly usage—but opting out for in-person meter reading costs extra. If you’re in need, LIHEAP offers state aid via your local Community Action Program. Want to help? Donate to the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund through United Way. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/15930d331264c9d4

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