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Customer Advocate Support

Rhode Island Energy

Supporting you when life gets tough

Managing your energy bill can be challenging, especially during difficult times. Our dedicated customer advocates are here to help you identify the best assistance solutions. Connect with a local advocate at consumeradvocatesRI@rienergy.com

Customer Assistance Expos

Customer Assistance Expos are in-person events where customers can get information about payment plans and assistance programs. Rhode Island Energy employees and representatives from other agencies will be onsite to answer your questions and discuss support options.

What to bring to the Customer Assistance Expo

To enroll in one of our programs, bring a copy of your current year's confirmation letter from your benefits organization. Acceptable confirmation letters include:

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Medicaid
  • General Public Assistance (GPA)
  • Rhode Island Works Program

Please bring the Benefits Decision Notice you received from the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS). The Benefits Decision Notice must be dated within the past 12 months.

Expo schedule

Before attending an expo or pop-up event, make sure to check the schedule for cancellations, new locations, additional dates, and revised hours.

Wednesday, November 18

Newport Public Library
300 Spring St. 
Newport, RI
2–5:30 PM




Wednesday, December 16

George Hail Free Library
530 Main St.
Warren, RI
2-6 PM

Upcoming outreach pop-ups

Date Event Information
11/4/26 Tri-County Community Action Agency
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
415 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown
11/5/26 Tri-County Community Action Agency
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
11 Emmanuel St, North Providence
11/9/26 Blackstone Valley Community Action Program
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
32 Goff Ave, Pawtucket 
11/10/26 Westbay Community Action
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
487 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick
11/18/26 Community Care Alliance
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
245 Main St, Woonsocket
11/19/26 Providence Community Action Partnership
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
518 Hartford Ave, Providence
11/23/26 Comprehensive Community Action Program 
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
311 Doric Ave, Cranston 
11/25/26 East Bay Community Action Program 
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM 
100 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside