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Rhode Island Energy replacing 65 transmission poles in Middletown in $8.2 million project

Published Oct 21, 2026, 11:27 AM

Rhode Island Energy is replacing 65 aging wooden transmission structures in Middletown with steel monopoles as part of an $8.2 million upgrade, the utility announced Wednesday. The work is part of the company’s Wood Pole Replacement Program. Older wood structures are more prone to deterioration and premature failure, while steel monopoles are more durable and […] The post Rhode Island Energy…

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