Providence County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Providence County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview
Providence County is the highest producing county out of 5 counties in the state when it comes to megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel sources.
Providence County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 7.6 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 399th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.
With 657,288 residents living within the county and 5,252,592.83 megawatt hours produced a year, Providence County has a per capita production of 7.99 megawatt hours. This is the 1 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the production of 95.14% of the megawatt hours produced in Providence County, ranking it 223rd in the nation out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Providence County produces 18,055 megawatts from wind energy. That is enough to rank them 2nd in Rhode Island out of 5 counties for electricity generation from wind power .
Providence County is home to over 657,288 citizens and produces 3,155 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Providence County 414th in the country out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,436,558 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,252,593 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
255,368 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,997,225 MWh
Production per Capita
7.99 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,762,307,085 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,681.18 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Providence
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Providence Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
21.81¢ per kWh
- 7.97% lower than last month
- 7.72% higher than April last year
- 21.92% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 28.95% higher than the US average
- 10th 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
- 27,641st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,301 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 504 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
22.68¢ per kWh
- 0.58% higher than last month
- 11.19% higher than April last year
- 21.28% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 40.65% higher than the US average
- 10th 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
- 28,963rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 773 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$112.77 per month
- 13.59% lower than last month
- 12.78% higher than April last year
- 12.78% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 0.02% higher than the US average
- 10th in the state out of 37 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since April last year
- 19,316th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,292 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6,992 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$136.7 per month
- 0.78% higher than last month
- 10.98% higher than April last year
- 14.67% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 0.46% higher than the US average
- 10th 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
- 16,250th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 71 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,509 since April last year
Providence, RI Electricity Overview
Residents living in Providence are paying an average residential electricity rate of 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 10th out of 37 cities in the state. Electricity production from wind in the city totals 0.03 megawatt hours generated per capita living in the city. This is the highest amount out of the 37 cities in the state. The city is the highest generator in Rhode Island out of 37 cities, averaging 7.91 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city.
Electricity consumption in Providence results in the release of 534,733,232.09 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 37 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,820.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1st ranked city in Rhode Island for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Providence, with 99.28% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Wind at 0.35% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.30% of production. Providence has 3 electricity plants, which is the highest out of any city in Rhode Island.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Providence
Providence residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Providence, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascoag Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 17.10 | 115.14 | 35,305.39 | 6,037,870 | |
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
Zips with electric coverage in Providence, Rhode Island include: 02860, 02909, 02908, 02920, 02907, 02904, 02919, 02905, 02906, 02910, 02911 and 2 other zip code(s).
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Cranston, RI Electricity Overview
Residents living in Cranston are paying an average residential electricity rate of 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 13th out of 37 cities in the state. Non-renewable fuels are regularly used in electricity generation in the city, resulting in around 0.23 megawatt hours being produced from these fuels per person a year. The Narragansett Electric Co has an estimated 10,098 total residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city.
Releasing 222,189,542.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Cranston is the 3rd highest out of 37 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the city, which amounts to 2,695.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Cranston as the 36th highest polluting city in Rhode Island. The city has one power plant. In Cranston, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used in electricity generation.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cranston
Cranston residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cranston, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascoag Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 17.10 | 115.14 | 35,305.39 | 6,037,870 | |
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
Zips with electric coverage in Cranston, Rhode Island include: 02909, 02920, 02907, 02905, 02910, 02921, 02831
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Pawtucket, RI Electricity Overview
Residents living in Pawtucket are paying an average residential electricity rate of 22.68 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 11th out of 37 cities in the state. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $136.7 per month, while the state average is $161.53. Patrons in the city have a 15.37% markdown compared to the rest of the state. The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest vendor in the city based on residential customer count.
As the 4th worst ranked city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island, Pawtucket releases 204,418,069.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 9th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 2,723.5 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Pawtucket, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pawtucket
Pawtucket residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascoag Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 17.10 | 115.14 | 35,305.39 | 6,037,870 | |
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
Zips with electric coverage in Pawtucket, Rhode Island include: 02860, 02861, 02863
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Electricity Production in Providence County, Rhode Island
Power Plants in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rhode Island State Energy CenterThe Carlyle Group (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Natural Gas | 3,484,691 | 1,335,942,133.12 | 383.37 | ||
Manchester StreetManchester Street, LLC. (100.00%) | Providence | RI | Natural Gas | 1,481,445 | 622,780,089.26 | 420.39 | ||
Johnston LFG Turbine PlantRhode Island LFG Genco (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Landfill Gas | 230,433.2 | 118,809,108.33 | 515.59 | ||
Central Power PlantState of Rhode Island (100.00%) | Cranston | RI | Natural Gas | 19,006 | 5,354,443.78 | 281.72 | ||
Rhode Island HospitalRhode Island Hospital (100.00%) | Providence | RI | Natural Gas | 12,082.63 | 3,569,855.65 | 295.45 | ||
WED Shun I, LLCWED Shun I, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 6,753 | ||||
WED Green Hill, LLCWED Green Hill, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 6,003 | ||||
NBC Field's Point Wind FarmNarragansett Bay Commission (100.00%) | Providence | RI | Wind | 5,299 | ||||
Blackstone/TupperwareBlackstone Hydro Inc. (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Conventional Hydroelectric | 3,725 | ||||
| Providence County | RI | Solar | 3,155 |
Providence County, Rhode Island Details
Electricity consumption in Providence County results in the release of 1,762,307,085.3 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 180th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and highest in Rhode Island out of 5 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,681.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 3rd highest county in Rhode Island for CO2 emissions per capita. The county has 10 electricity plants, which is 18th highest in the US. In Providence County, Natural Gas makes up 95.03% of the fuel types used in electricity generation. Other fuels used include Landfill Gas at 4.39% and Wind at 0.34% of generation.
Providers In Each City in Providence County:
- Central Falls, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
- Cranston, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.03%
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 49.97%
- East Providence, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 100.00%
- Pawtucket, Rhode Island:
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Providence, Rhode Island:
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Woonsocket, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Providence County, Rhode Island?
The largest electricity supplier in Providence County, Rhode Island by total revenue is The Narragansett Electric Co.
How many power plants are within Providence County, Rhode Island?
There are 10 active electricity plants located in Providence County, Rhode Island
How many electric companies offer service in Providence County, Rhode Island?
There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What electricity companies offer service in Providence County, Rhode Island?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Narragansett Electric Co | 146,775 |
| 2 | Pascoag Electric Utility | 4,975 |
