Bristol County, RI: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Bristol County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Bristol County, RI is $270.28
  • The average electricity rate in Bristol County, RI is 33.92¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Bristol County, RI

The average residential electric bill in Bristol County, RI is $270.28 per month. Bristol County, RI is the 4th most expensive county in Rhode Island for electricity.

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Bristol County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview

The largest electricity provider in Bristol County by megawatt hours sold is Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co).

Citizens of the county experience an average of 0.62 power outages per year, with outages lasting on average 59.25 minutes.

At $270.28, the Bristol County average monthly residential electric bill is 65.43% above the Rhode Island average bill.

Bristol County's average residential electricity rate is 33.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 102.69% above the nationwide average of 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

Emitting 136,916,558.96 kilograms of CO2 gases, Bristol County has the 5th worst pollution level from electricity consumption of any county in Rhode Island.

The electricity consumed by citizens of Bristol County is produced in other counties as the county has no power production sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    338,162 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.67 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    136,916,559 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,702.02 kg

Bristol County, Rhode Island Production Fuel Makeup

Bristol County, Rhode Island Net Metering

There are 17 companies in Bristol County offering electricity. Of those 17, only one of them offers some type of net metering option for their customers, which makes solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Oftentimes net metering regulations are controlled at the state level, and Rhode Island has favorable regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Bristol County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 6.28% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.43% and the Rhode Island average is 3.75%, resulting in a rank of 2581st best in the country and a state rank of 2nd best out of 3221 and 5 counties, respectively.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

By total megawatt hours sold, Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co) is the largest electricity supplier in Bristol County, Rhode Island.

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

How many electric companies offer service in Bristol County, Rhode Island?

There are 17 electricity providers offering service in Bristol County, Rhode Island.

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2025-07-25