Rhode Island Energy Restores Power to Over 50,000 Customers After Weekend Storm
Rhode Island Energy announced that power has been restored to over 50,000 customers across the state following a weekend nor'easter that caused widespread outages.
Providence New Bedford, RI, September 28, 2026 — Rhode Island Energy has announced the restoration of power to more than 50,000 customers throughout the state. This significant restoration effort follows a weekend nor’easter that led to widespread power outages impacting numerous households and businesses.
The utility company confirmed that crews worked through the weekend and into the week to address the damage caused by the storm. The nor’easter, characterized by strong winds and heavy precipitation, downed power lines and damaged infrastructure, resulting in the extensive outages that affected a substantial portion of Rhode Island’s customer base.
The exact number of customers initially affected by the outages was not specified, but Rhode Island Energy indicated that the restoration covers over 50,000 individuals and entities. The company stated that its priority was to restore service safely and efficiently. The timeline for full restoration was not explicitly detailed, but the announcement signifies that the majority of affected customers now have their power back.
While the immediate crisis of widespread outages has been resolved for these 50,000 customers, the full extent of the storm’s impact on infrastructure and the total cost of repairs were not provided. Rhode Island Energy has not released specific details regarding the contractors involved in the restoration efforts or any potential code violations identified during the storm response. Information on whether any fines were levied or permits were required for emergency repairs was also not disclosed.
The restoration process involved extensive work by field crews to repair damaged poles, lines, and other electrical equipment. The company has stated its commitment to maintaining grid reliability and responding to future weather events. Customers who may still be experiencing localized outages were advised to contact Rhode Island Energy directly.
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