3/28/2024
Newport Community Energy Summer Prices Announced
Savings Expected For NCE Program Participants
NEWPORT, R.I. (MARCH 28, 2024) – Newport households and businesses enrolled in the City’s Newport Community Electricity program can expect to see a decrease in their electric rates this spring.
Residential customers enrolled in the City’s default community plan can expect electric rates of 10.291 cents/kWh, which is below those being offered by Rhode Island Energy’s Last Resort Service of 10.377 cents/kWh. The new prices are fixed for six months and will go into effect in May 2024.
Current participants do not need to take any action to remain in the program and receive the new pricing for the product in which they are currently enrolled.
3/15/2024
Traffic Restrictions in Place for St. Patrick's Day Parade
NEWPORT, R.I. -- Motorists are advised that traffic traffic flow and parking throughout Newport will be significantly affected by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which kicks off rain or shine at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16.
The Newport Police Department is advising motorists that traffic will be congested in the downtown area from about 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and parking will be limited.
3/15/2024
Washington Square Traffic Detour Starting March 18
Water Main Repair Set to Begin Next Week
NEWPORT, R.I. (FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024) – Motorists are advised that beginning the week of March 18th, the City’s utility contractor, Boyle & Fogarty Inc., will begin work at Thames Street and Washington Square to replace an aging water main.
While overnight work is scheduled as part of the project, this phase will be performed during daytime hours between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and will require detours.