People’s Power & Light

Specialties

We are a local non-​profit dedicated to making energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable. We operate 3 programs:

1. We operate a Discount Heating Oil Service, which works like a buyer’s co-​op using local, full service dealers. Our 15,000 members save an average of 10 – 30 cents/​gallon every season. We also offer an Emergency Oil Bank for households in need.

2. We support renewable energy in RI through our New England GreenStart and New England Wind programs, where people and small business can match their electricity usage with 100% clean, local, renewable energy sources. It’s easy, effective, local, non-​profit and tax-​deductable!

3. We promote National Grid’s energy efficiency programs in our state.

History

Established in 2002.

Our founders began our non-​profit organization with a mission to make energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable. Starting in Karina Lutz’s dining room, we now have a sister company in Massachusetts, Mass Energy, and employ 14 full-​time staff plus seasonal oil staff and green power interns.