The state investigated an unauthorized billing practice going back to 2012 when the R.I. utility was owned by National Grid PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy has reached a settlement agreement ...

The billing scheme was uncovered when the utility company was owned by National Grid. The money from Rhode Island Energy will be put into a fund to cover the costs of storm damage to the system.

However, the National Grid has not. "While four gas companies ... NBC 10 asked a spokesperson for Rhode Island Energy if they're considering a plan similar to what Eversource is proposing in ...