Newport County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Newport County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview
When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Newport County had a 3.91% rise over the course of the preceding 12 months.
Newport County is the 823rd largest producing county in the country out of 3230 counties when considering megawatt hours produced using renewable fuel sources.
At $164.96, the Newport County average monthly residential electric bill is 19.51% higher than the national average.
Newport County generates 6,729 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 374th out of 3230 counties in the United States for total megawatt hours produced from solar power.
Newport County is ranked as the 4th highest consuming county out of 5 counties in the state with over 500,000 megawatt hours being used by residents for their electricity needs.
At an average residential rate of 30.62 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Newport County pay a 89.91% markup from the nationwide average price.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
570,229 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,729 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
6,729 MWh
Production per Capita
0.08 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
227,369,261 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,691.37 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Newport
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Newport Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
26.55¢ per kWh
- 12.65% lower than last month
- 14.28% higher than April last year
- 4.94% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 56.99% higher than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 37 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 29,283rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 416 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 532 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
28.23¢ per kWh
- 0.99% higher than last month
- 14.21% higher than April last year
- 2.01% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 75.09% higher than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 37 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 29,445th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 5 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 401 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$121.17 per month
- 18.64% lower than last month
- 24.78% higher than April last year
- 6.28% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 7.47% higher than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 37 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since April last year
- 23,204th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3,906 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 12,227 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$158.27 per month
- 1.28% higher than last month
- 14.72% higher than April last year
- 1.21% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 16.31% higher than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 37 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 26,001st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 531 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,098 since April last year
Newport, RI Electricity Overview
On average, Newport's residents spend 28.23 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.01% lower than the average Rhode Island price of 28.81 cents and 75.09% more than the national average of 16.12 cents. The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Emitting 68,964,578.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Newport ranks 7th worst out of 37 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,723.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Newport has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport
Newport residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newport, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
Zips with electric coverage in Newport, Rhode Island include: 02840, 02842, 02841
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Newport East CDP, RI Electricity Overview
On average, Newport East CDP's residents spend 28.23 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.01% lower than the average Rhode Island price of 28.81 cents and 75.09% more than the national average of 16.12 cents. The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Emitting 32,417,872.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Newport East CDP ranks 11th worst out of 37 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,723.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Newport East CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport East CDP
Newport East CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newport East CDP, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
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Tiverton CDP, RI Electricity Overview
On average, Tiverton CDP's residents spend 28.23 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.01% lower than the average Rhode Island price of 28.81 cents and 75.09% more than the national average of 16.12 cents. The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.
Emitting 22,441,676.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Tiverton CDP ranks 15th worst out of 37 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,723.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Tiverton CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tiverton CDP
Tiverton CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tiverton CDP, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
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Electricity Production in Newport County, Rhode Island
Power Plants in Newport County, Rhode Island
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Founders Homestead Farms SolarAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Newport County | RI | Solar | 6,729 |
Newport County, Rhode Island Details
Coming in as the 1110th worst ranked county in the US, Newport County emits 227,369,260.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2453rd highest in pollution per capita, averaging 2,691.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The county is home to one electricity generation plant. Newport County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Newport County, Rhode Island?
By total customer count, The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest electricity supplier in Newport County, Rhode Island.
How many power plants are in Newport County, Rhode Island?
Newport County, Rhode Island is home to one power plant generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Newport County, Rhode Island?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Narragansett Electric Co | 36,710 |
