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Rhode Island Energy expands smart switch upgrades to curb outages in Rhode Island

PUBT·08/04/2026 12:36:04
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Rhode Island Energy expands smart switch upgrades to curb outages in Rhode Island
  • PPL unit Rhode Island Energy accelerated grid modernization to cut outages, deploying automated “smart switches” to reroute power during faults.
  • Upgrades kept service on for nearly 5,000 customers across three outage events, restoring power in about one minute on average.
  • Program targets fewer customer interruptions, faster restoration times, stronger system resilience across Rhode Island.


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