Status_Silver_5114 t1_j3dw2yt wrote
They are now. Natural gas prices everywhere (literally went up and RIE announced a big rate hike that went into effect in the fall. But it’s literally a global issue right none. Not RI specific.
J4QQ t1_j3gmqw2 wrote
I'm sorry, but heating prices are not nearly this bad in many other places. Rhode Islanders are getting royally screwed here, and there's no sense in pretending it's not happening. People should be outraged.
Status_Silver_5114 t1_j3gnu3e wrote
We're more dependent on NG than some states but any state (or country) that uses a large amount of NG is feeling it. You're being myopic. I'm not pretending it's not happening I'm just tired of the "everything sucks here because of x reason and everyone's going to move" thing that Rhode Islanders tend to drag out about literally anything here that isn't based in fact. Does it suck? Yes. Does it only suck for energy in Rhode Island? No. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/28/climate/how-electricity-generation-changed-in-your-state-election.html
J4QQ t1_j3h22ur wrote
The article is behind a pay wall, but the link says 2020. Not sure how that would be relevant. Regardless, some Rhode Islanders are going to face eviction when they've used up their money to stay warm, and/or they're shivering in their homes to afford food, and the state is shrugging its shoulders. It's not an "everything sucks here" problem. It's a horrific situation for many people.
LeetPleeb t1_j3h93uz wrote
Might want to check out how the Brits are doing with this. Or basically anywhere in EU. Even the west coast drought is increasing costs for hydroelectric powered areas here.
Wide_Television_7074 t1_j3echr1 wrote
not true lol
FourAM t1_j3epqa7 wrote
Oh, right, the rest of the world is lying about their costs to help “Sleepy Joe” or some shit cover his ass, right?
Fuck right off
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