PROVIDENCE – A proposal from Rhode Island Energy to slash funding next year for the state’s energy efficiency program will move on to utilities regulators without the support of a state board.

At a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, the Energy Efficiency Council voted not to endorse the proposal that would cut spending by nearly 20% compared to this year, and 30% compared to what was envisioned in a long-term plan adopted in 2023.

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