Río Grande Municipio, PR: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

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Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico Electricity Overview

Río Grande Municipio released 175,379,270.35 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which makes it the 15th highest polluting county in Puerto Rico.

When comparing annual CO2 emissions per capita, Río Grande Municipio saw a 2.69% increase throughout the past 12 months.

At $93, the Río Grande Municipio average monthly residential electricity expense is 7.97% lower than the state average bill.

Río Grande Municipio is ranked as the 15th largest consuming county out of 78 counties in Puerto Rico with over 200,000 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens for their electricity needs.

With a population of 47,630 citizens, Río Grande Municipio is the 15th most populated county in the state.

At an average residential price of 22.20 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Río Grande Municipio pay a 38.67% markup from the nationwide average rate.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    253,929 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    5.33 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    175,379,270 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,682.12 kg

Recent Energy News in Río Grande zona urbana

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Río Grande zona urbana Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

20.36¢ per kWh

  • 11.47% higher than last month
  • 9.21% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 30.41% higher than the US average
  • 290th in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 23,370th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,751 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 460 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

22.23¢ per kWh

  • 0.77% lower than last month
  • 20.68% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 31.01% higher than the US average
  • 281st in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 10 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 11 since January last year
  • 24,058th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,188 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$71.01 per month

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 2.11% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 52.96% lower than the US average
  • 291st in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 1,461st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 847 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,053 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$93 per month

  • 0.14% lower than last month
  • 14.55% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 29.9% lower than the US average
  • 292nd in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 10 since January last year
  • 2,171st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3,716 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

22.67¢ per kWh

  • 12.37% higher than last month
  • 9.82% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 69.95% higher than the US average
  • 289th in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 25,046th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 674 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 155 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

24.39¢ per kWh

  • 0.84% lower than last month
  • 21.5% lower than January last year
  • 0% higher than the Puerto Rico average
  • 72.25% higher than the US average
  • 290th in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 25,063rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 767 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,123.42 per month

  • 4.03% higher than last month
  • 1.95% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 31.06% lower than the US average
  • 292nd in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,455th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 146 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 33 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,287.47 per month

  • 0.14% lower than last month
  • 15.08% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 21.34% lower than the US average
  • 284th in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 8 since January last year
  • 25,477th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 357 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

21.8¢ per kWh

  • 13.92% higher than last month
  • 4.36% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 121.89% higher than the US average
  • 288th in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 24,379th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 386 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 977 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

23.08¢ per kWh

  • 0.36% lower than last month
  • 18.95% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 125.76% higher than the US average
  • 292nd in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since January last year
  • 24,529th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,373 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$40,425.25 per month

  • 10.61% lower than last month
  • 17.03% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 19.91% higher than the US average
  • 289th in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 21,249th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 736 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 456 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$55,160.97 per month

  • 1.24% lower than last month
  • 21.04% lower than January last year
  • The same as the Puerto Rico average
  • 61.23% higher than the US average
  • 288th in the state out of 292 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 22,648th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 377 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 678 since January last year

Río Grande zona urbana, PR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 22.20 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Río Grande zona urbana, which is 2.00% below the average Puerto Rico price of 22.65 cents. Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority sells an estimated 6,694.91 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Puerto Rico average monthly residential electricity bill is $101.06, while the Río Grande zona urbana average is 7.97% lower at $93 per month. This ranks the city 6th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Río Grande zona urbana accounts for 44,980,750.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 20th largest amount in the state out of 294 cities. This total equates to 3,682.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 28th highest in Puerto Rico for emissions per capita. The residents of Río Grande zona urbana have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Río Grande zona urbana

Río Grande zona urbana residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.420/kWh$0.152/kWh$167.68/mo.$4.07/mo.
2nd22.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Río Grande zona urbana
6th$93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Río Grande zona urbana Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Río Grande zona urbana, Puerto Rico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puerto Rico Electric Power AuthorityBUNDLED22.20936,937,679.441,540,102,914

La Dolores comunidad, PR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 22.20 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of La Dolores comunidad, which is 2.00% below the average Puerto Rico price of 22.65 cents. Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority sells an estimated 3,193.61 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Puerto Rico average monthly residential electricity bill is $101.06, while the La Dolores comunidad average is 7.97% lower at $93 per month. This ranks the city 6th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in La Dolores comunidad accounts for 10,633,956.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 92nd largest amount in the state out of 294 cities. This total equates to 3,682.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 198th highest in Puerto Rico for emissions per capita. The residents of La Dolores comunidad have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in La Dolores comunidad

La Dolores comunidad residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.420/kWh$0.152/kWh$167.68/mo.$4.07/mo.
2nd22.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of La Dolores comunidad
6th$93Average residential monthly electricity bill for La Dolores comunidad Residents

Electric Companies With Service in La Dolores comunidad, Puerto Rico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puerto Rico Electric Power AuthorityBUNDLED22.20936,937,679.441,540,102,914

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Hato Candal comunidad, PR Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 22.20 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Hato Candal comunidad, which is 2.00% below the average Puerto Rico price of 22.65 cents. Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority sells an estimated 2,871.48 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The Puerto Rico average monthly residential electricity bill is $101.06, while the Hato Candal comunidad average is 7.97% lower at $93 per month. This ranks the city 6th in the state for average monthly bill amount.

The use of electricity in Hato Candal comunidad accounts for 5,722,011.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 163rd largest amount in the state out of 294 cities. This total equates to 3,682.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 198th highest in Puerto Rico for emissions per capita. The residents of Hato Candal comunidad have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hato Candal comunidad

Hato Candal comunidad residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.420/kWh$0.152/kWh$167.68/mo.$4.07/mo.
2nd22.20¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Hato Candal comunidad
6th$93Average residential monthly electricity bill for Hato Candal comunidad Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Hato Candal comunidad, Puerto Rico

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Puerto Rico Electric Power AuthorityBUNDLED22.20936,937,679.441,540,102,914

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Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico Details

Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico Net Metering

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority is the only provider we have covering Río Grande Municipio. Fortunately for residents they do allow for net metering, making personal solar power installs an option. Regulations put in place at the state level are poor for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The single company in Río Grande Municipio who reports energy loss data reported an annual loss of 11.10%. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Río Grande Municipio a rank of 2865th best in the US out of 3230.

Power Companies in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico

Providers In Each City in Río Grande Municipio:

  • Bartolo comunidad, Puerto Rico:
    • Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority: 100.00%
  • Hato Candal comunidad, Puerto Rico:
    • Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority: 100.00%
  • La Dolores comunidad, Puerto Rico:
    • Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority: 100.00%
  • Palmer comunidad, Puerto Rico:
    • Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority: 100.00%
  • Río Grande zona urbana, Puerto Rico:
    • Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority: 100.00%

* 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 Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico?

The largest electricity supplier in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico by total customer count is Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.

What electricity companies offer service in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority26,571

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29