Electric Rates & Providers in Kent County, RI

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Kent County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview

Kent County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 0.57 megawatt hours per citizen each year.

Wind produces 24,449 megawatt hours of electricity in Kent County. This equals roughly 0.14 megawatt hours per person in Kent County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of highest county out of 5 counties in Rhode Island in that category.

Kent County generates 24,449 megawatts from wind energy. That is enough to rank them 441st out of 3230 counties in the country for electricity generation from wind energy .

The usage of renewable fuels for electricity production in Kent County grew by 2.37% last year.

The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest electricity supplier in Kent County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Kent County is the 339th highest producer of solar power by megawatt hours generated in the nation out of 3230 counties.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,148,931 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.71 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    97,017 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    97,017 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.57 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    425,954,961 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,486.97 kg

Recent Energy News in Warwick

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Warwick Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

30.88¢ per kWh

  • 0.95% lower than last month
  • 6.48% higher than February last year
  • 9.38% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 89.5% higher than the US average
  • 37th in the state out of 37 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 22 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 24,825th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 519 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 614 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

27.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.57% higher than last month
  • 15.32% higher than February last year
  • 7.78% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 63.82% 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 3 since February last year
  • 24,532nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 164 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 326 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$172.8 per month

  • 14.3% lower than last month
  • 16.49% higher than February last year
  • 5.37% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 37.84% 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 February last year
  • 24,032nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 562 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,971 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$156.3 per month

  • 1.32% higher than last month
  • 13.05% higher than February last year
  • 5.31% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 17.93% higher than the US average
  • 37th in the state out of 37 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 21,377th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 758 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 6,409 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

26.75¢ per kWh

  • 0.88% higher than last month
  • 17.79% higher than February last year
  • 4.93% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 96.43% 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 February last year
  • 25,485th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 667 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

17.57¢ per kWh

  • 1.95% higher than last month
  • 17.04% higher than February last year
  • 2.38% lower than the Rhode Island average
  • 24.42% higher than the US average
  • 23rd in the state out of 37 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 22,700th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 476 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,089 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$511.96 per month

  • 1.77% lower than last month
  • 37.65% higher than February last year
  • 16.65% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 69.4% lower than the US average
  • 35th in the state out of 37 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 13,061st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,183 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 7,037 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$347.77 per month

  • 3.47% higher than last month
  • 9.46% higher than February last year
  • 14.94% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 78.83% lower than the US average
  • 37th in the state out of 37 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 4,250th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 495 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,958 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

32.32¢ per kWh

  • 0.82% lower than last month
  • 15.93% lower than February last year
  • 10.5% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 228% 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 22 since February last year
  • 26,033rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 90 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

26.8¢ per kWh

  • 1.87% lower than last month
  • 0.81% higher than February last year
  • 7.78% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • 162.61% 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 February last year
  • 24,751st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 56 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 847 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,904.66 per month

  • 2.9% higher than last month
  • 26.8% lower than February last year
  • 15.47% lower than the Rhode Island average
  • 93.79% lower than the US average
  • 23rd in the state out of 37 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 5,060th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 57 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 66 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$2,004.08 per month

  • 2.82% lower than last month
  • 3.29% lower than February last year
  • 12.32% lower than the Rhode Island average
  • 94.12% lower than the US average
  • 23rd in the state out of 37 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 2,866th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 359 since February last year

Warwick, RI Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Warwick home pay an average residential electricity rate of 26.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.14% below the average Rhode Island rate of 28.36 cents. The city has seen a 5.72% rise in electricity produced by solar power. The city produces 0.11 megawatt hours per person from solar power, which is 9th out of 37 cities in the state.

Coming in at as the 2nd worst ranked city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island, Warwick releases 221,942,640.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 2,673.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 100.00% of Warwick's electricity is generated using Solar. Warwick has one power producing plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Warwick

Warwick residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.318/kWh$0.161/kWh$207.12/mo.$79.01/mo.
15th27.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Warwick
37th$153.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Warwick Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Warwick, Rhode Island

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
The Narragansett Electric CoBUNDLED27.52153.72,340,604.14644,157,491

Zips with electric coverage in Warwick, Rhode Island include: 02893, 02886, 02889, 02818, 02888

Greene CDP, RI Electricity Overview

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Residents who call Greene CDP home pay an average residential electricity rate of 26.34 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 7.14% below the average Rhode Island rate of 28.36 cents. There has been a 20.91% increase in the amount of electricity produced from solar fields over the past year, which is an increase of 731 megawatt hours each year. Electricity production plants in the city have seen a 7.53% drop in the use of renewable fuels versus non-renewable fuels.

Coming in at as the 32nd worst ranked city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island, Greene CDP releases 342,074.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption each year. More importantly, the city averages 331.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's emission levels. Roughly 69.55% of Greene CDP's electricity is generated using Solar. Greene CDP has 2 power producing plants within its borders. This is the 3rd highest amount of power plants in a single city within the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Greene CDP

Greene CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.318/kWh$0.161/kWh$207.12/mo.$79.01/mo.
15th27.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Greene CDP
16th$153.7Average residential monthly electricity bill for Greene CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Greene CDP, Rhode Island

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
The Narragansett Electric CoBUNDLED27.52153.72,340,604.14644,157,491

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Electricity Production in Kent County, Rhode Island

Power Plants in Kent County, Rhode Island

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Kent County RI Solar 30,450
Hopkins Hill CSGNautilus Solar (100.00%)
Kent County RI Solar 9,515
TPE Hopkins Solar Holdings1, LLC
Kent County RI Solar 9,515
KilvertCaptona Partners Solar I Finco LLC (100.00%)
Warwick RI Solar 8,837
WED Coventry 6WED Coventry Six, LLC (100.00%)
Kent County RI Wind 7,165
10 Briggs Solar NG, LLC (East)NuGen Capital Management (100.00%)
Kent County RI Solar 7,067
Robin Hollow SolarRobin Hollow Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Kent County RI Solar 7,048
WED Coventry 2Town of West Warwick (100.00%)
Kent County RI Wind 7,001
WED Coventry Seven, LLCWED Coventry Seven, LLC (100.00%)
Greene CDP RI Solar 4,227
WED Coventry 5WED Coventry Five, LLC (100.00%)
Kent County RI Wind 3,239
GD West Greenwich Victory I, LLCGD West Greenwich Victory I, LLC (100.00%)
Kent County RI Solar 2,796
WED Coventry 1Narragansett Bay Commission (100.00%)
Kent County RI Wind 2,719
Kent County RI Solar 2,628
WED Coventry 4Narragansett Bay Commission (100.00%)
Kent County RI Wind 2,474
WED Coventry 3Narragansett Bay Commission (100.00%)
Greene CDP RI Wind 1,851

Kent County, Rhode Island Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Kent County is the 692nd highest ranked county in the country when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the county emitting 425,954,960.64 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The county averages 2,486.97 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Solar is the primary fuel source in Kent County, with 74.80% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Kent County is home to 15 power producing plants, which is the 3rd most plants within a county in Rhode Island.

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74.80%
WIND
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25.20%

Kent County, Rhode Island Net Metering

Kent County is home to one electricity company. Fortunately for consumers in the county who are interested in having personal solar panels, the sole company in the county offers net metering options. Many net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and Rhode Island has great regulations for consumers interested in investing in personal solar.

Energy Loss

Kent County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 4.71% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Kent County a rank of 1625th best in the United States out of 3230.

Power Companies in Kent County, Rhode Island

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Kent County, Rhode Island?

The largest electricity provider in Kent County, Rhode Island by total customer count is The Narragansett Electric Co.

How many power plants are located within Kent County, Rhode Island?

There are 15 active electricity plants located in Kent County, Rhode Island

Which electricity companies offer service in Kent County, Rhode Island?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1The Narragansett Electric Co63,272

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2024-03-29