R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.11: Affordable gas for public housing authorities.

The commission shall authorize public housing authorities, created pursuant to chapter 25 or 26 of title 45, to participate in “business choice programs” provided the commission determines that the accounts are billed to and paid by a single housing provider; that the accounts are located on contiguous sites; that other applicable standards for program participation are met; and that such participation is reasonable and prudent.