Washington County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Washington County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview
The usage of renewable fuel types for electricity production in Washington County grew by 326.80% last year.
Washington County emits 2,639.12 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2459th highest polluting county in the nation by per capita pollution.
There was a 43.48% increase in the burning of non-renewable electricity sources over the last year in Washington County.
Washington County is ranked 3rd in Rhode Island out of 5 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.21 megawatt hours per person a year.
Consumers in Washington County, on average, pay $164.76 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average of $161.53.
By megawatt hours sold, the largest provider in Washington County is The Narragansett Electric Co.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
879,701 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.75 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
27,440 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
27,341 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
99 MWh
Production per Capita
0.21 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
343,956,374 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,639.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Westerly CDP
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Westerly CDP 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 15 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 12,206 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$158.27 per month
- 1.28% higher than last month
- 14.72% higher than April last year
- 1.21% lower than the Rhode Island average
- 16.31% higher than the US average
- 37th in the state out of 37 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 26,001st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 531 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 10,098 since April last year
Westerly CDP, RI Electricity Overview
Westerly CDP averages a residential electricity price of 28.23 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 2.01% below the state's average price of 28.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 37th out of 37 cities in Rhode Island for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 47,235.22 megawatt hours, The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest electricity provider in the city.
The 123,122.98 megawatt hours consumed in Westerly CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,723.5 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 2nd highest polluting city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 49,679,443.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 9th largest amount in Rhode Island.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westerly CDP
Westerly CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westerly CDP, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
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Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, RI Electricity Overview
Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP averages a residential electricity price of 28.23 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 2.01% below the state's average price of 28.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 37th out of 37 cities in Rhode Island for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 14,895.18 megawatt hours, The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest electricity provider in the city.
The 67,680.18 megawatt hours consumed in Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,723.5 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 9th highest polluting city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 27,308,578.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 12th largest amount in Rhode Island.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP
Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 27.95 | 156.9 | 2,266,167.7 | 633,432,398 |
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Kingston CDP, RI Electricity Overview
Kingston CDP averages a residential electricity price of 28.23 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 2.01% below the state's average price of 28.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 37th out of 37 cities in Rhode Island for best average electricity rate. Selling an estimated 4,482.76 megawatt hours, The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest electricity provider in the city.
The 43,846.66 megawatt hours consumed in Kingston CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,723.5 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 9th highest polluting city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 17,691,884.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 16th largest amount in Rhode Island.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingston CDP
Kingston CDP residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Kingston CDP, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Washington County, Rhode Island
Power Plants in Washington County, Rhode Island
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dry Bridge Solar (Brown University)Brookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Washington County | RI | Solar | 21,072 | ||||
Richmond NMCAAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Washington County | RI | Solar | 6,269 | ||||
Block IslandBlock Island Power Company (100.00%) | Washington County | RI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 99 | 73,934.83 | 746.82 |
Washington County, Rhode Island Details
Washington County has the 3rd most electricity plants of any county in the state, with 3 total plants. For every citizen in the county there are 2,639.12 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity use. This ranks them 4th highest in Rhode Island out of 5 counties for emissions from electricity consumption per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions of the county from electricity consumption is 343,956,374.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 3rd highest in Rhode Island and 2459th in the US. Washington County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 99.64% of electricity generation coming from this fuel.
FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Washington County, Rhode Island?
Washington County, Rhode Island is home to 2 electricity providers offering service in the area.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Washington County, Rhode Island?
The largest electricity company in Washington County, Rhode Island by total revenue is The Narragansett Electric Co.
Which electricity companies offer service in Washington County, Rhode Island?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Narragansett Electric Co | 118,090 |
| 2 | Block Island Power Company | 2,000 |
How many power plants are within Washington County, Rhode Island?
There are 3 active electricity plants located in Washington County, Rhode Island
