CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 of our report dated February 27, 1995, on our audits of the financial statements of The Narragansett Electric Company. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts". s/Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. Boston, Massachusetts July 19, 1995