The High Cost of Green Energy Policies in Rhode Island #InTheDugout– March 12, 2025

As Rhode Island lawmakers push aggressive decarbonization policies, the cost of electricity is skyrocketing—threatening affordability, reliability, and economic growth. On this episode of #InTheDugout, host Mike Stenhouse is joined by Allen Brooks, author of Energy Musings and Senior Fellow at the National Center for Energy Analytics, to break down how government restrictions on low-cost, low-emission energy sources are fueling a self-inflicted crisis.

With electricity rates expected to double and the looming threat of rolling blackouts, Rhode Island’s green energy policies are failing working families and businesses. Brooks and Stenhouse explore the findings of a new report, The Staggering Costs of New England’s Green Energy Policies, which projects that full compliance with regional decarbonization plans could cost $815 billion by 2050. The study warns that reliance on weather-dependent renewables—like wind and solar—cannot meet New England’s energy demands and could leave residents "freezing in the dark."

PLUS: A Breakdown of Senator DiMario’s Energy Interview

Sten and Brooks take a hard look at Senator DiMario’s recent interview, dissecting her statements on Rhode Island’s energy policies. Are her claims grounded in reality, or is she pushing a false narrative? They fact-check her talking points, expose the contradictions, and reveal the real impact of her policies on Rhode Islanders' wallets.

How did we get here? What are the real economic consequences for Rhode Islanders? And what solutions exist to ensure energy remains affordable and reliable? Sten and Brooks tackle these urgent questions and expose the flaws in Rhode Island’s reckless energy policies.

Tune in to #InTheDugout for the hard-hitting truth about Rhode Island’s energy future!