Electric Rates & Providers in Bristol County, RI

Bristol County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Bristol County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview

Within the past year, Bristol County has had a 3.64% decrease in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production.

Bristol County has the 1807th highest total electricity production of all 3230 counties in the United States, producing 6,148 megawatt hours.

Renewable electricity fuels account for 100.00%, or 6,148 megawatt hours, of Bristol County's total energy production.

Customers in Bristol County experience an average of 0.92 electrical outages a year, with an average of 85.07 minutes per outage.

Bristol County is ranked 5th in the state out of 5 counties for renewable electricity generation per capita, at 0.12 megawatt hours per person a year.

The national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Bristol County pay an average rate of 89.91% above the national average at 30.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    342,026 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.75 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,148 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    6,148 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.12 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    132,433,184 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,613.54 kg

Electricity Production in Bristol County, Rhode Island

Power Plants in Bristol County, Rhode Island

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Blackhorse Farm Solar, LLC CSGAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Bristol County RI Solar 6,148

Bristol County, Rhode Island Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity use in Bristol County creates 132,433,184.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 1526th largest amount of any county in the United States. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 2,613.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 2nd highest county in the state for CO2 emissions per capita. The main fuel type used in Bristol County is Solar, making up 100.00% of the fuel used in the county for electricity production. Bristol County has one power producing plant.

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Bristol County, Rhode Island Net Metering

Bristol County is home to one electricity supplier. Fortunately for customers in the county who are interested in having their own solar panels, the only supplier in the county has net metering practices in place. Citizens of Rhode Island have some of the best net metering laws that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Bristol County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 4.71% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the Rhode Island average is 3.18%, resulting in a rank of 1533rd best in the country and a state rank of 2nd best out of 3230 and 5 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Bristol County, Rhode Island

FAQ

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

By total megawatt hours sold, The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest electricity supplier in Bristol County, Rhode Island.

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1The Narragansett Electric Co9,806

How many power plants are within Bristol County, Rhode Island?

There is one active power plant located in Bristol County, Rhode Island

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-07-15