RI H8226

House Resolution commending Rhode Island Energy and its more than 1,300 union and non-union employees for power restoration efforts during the 2025-2026 winter season's extreme weather events

Winter Storm Fern in January 2026 caused over one million power outages nationwide, while ISO-New England reported the most challenging grid operating conditions since winter 2017/2018

Winter Storm Hernando on February 22, 2026 triggered a State of Emergency, bringing over three feet of snow, 10 hours of blizzard conditions, and wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, causing 50,000 power outages in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Energy restored power to more than 99% of affected customers within 48 hours following Winter Storm Hernando

Resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to Greg Cornett, President of Rhode Island Energy