Proposed Projects Project Need: Southern Rhode Island is Growing Rapidly Southern Rhode Island has experienced substantial growth and development in recent years and has seen the consumption of electricity grow 35 percent in the past seven years.

In order to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in Southern Rhode Island, National Grid is proposing several projects to improve the Southern Rhode Island transmission system. The company has filed with the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board and will be filing for additional permits required for these projects. This web site contains information about the need, schedule and details of the proposed projects. The proposed projects are shown on this map:

If you would like additional information or have questions, please email us or call the project hotline at 1-866-211-8126.