Newport County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Newport County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview
On average, Newport County residents are responsible for 2,517.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making them the 2460th highest polluting county based on per capita emissions.
Of all US counties, Newport County is 466th in megawatt hours generated from wind turbines.
Newport County is ranked as the 4th highest consuming county out of 5 counties in Rhode Island with over 500,000 megawatt hours being consumed by residents who live there.
Newport County ranks 3rd highest county in the state out of 5 counties for electricity per person produced from wind energy. Producing 4,461 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 85,643, this averages out to 0.05 megawatt hours per person per year from wind turbines.
Newport County is home to over 85,643 citizens and produces 13,312 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.16 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Newport County 3rd in Rhode Island out of 5 counties for solar megawatt hours produced per capita.
Newport County is the 490th largest producer of solar energy by megawatt hours generated in the country out of 3221 counties.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
584,783 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.83 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,528,730 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
17,773 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,510,957 MWh
Production per Capita
17.85 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
215,567,164 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,517.04 kg
Newport, RI Electricity Overview
On average, Newport's residents spend 22.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.70% more than the average Rhode Island price of 22.27 cents and 58.15% more than the national average of 14.46. The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Newport deal with 0.75 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 165.34 minutes.
Emitting 67,390,836.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Newport ranks 7th worst out of 37 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,678.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Newport has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport
Newport residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
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Electric Companies With Service in Newport, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 22.03 | 129.69 | 2,873,102 | 633,013,912 |
Zips with electric coverage in Newport, Rhode Island include: 02840, 02842, 02841
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Newport East CDP, RI Electricity Overview
On average, Newport East CDP's residents spend 22.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.70% more than the average Rhode Island price of 22.27 cents and 58.15% more than the national average of 14.46. The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers. Customers in Newport East CDP deal with 0.75 power outages each year with outages lasting on average 165.34 minutes.
Emitting 33,040,605.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Newport East CDP ranks 10th worst out of 37 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city averages 2,678.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity consumed in Newport East CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, since there are no electricity production sources within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newport East CDP
Newport East CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newport East CDP, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 22.03 | 129.69 | 2,873,102 | 633,013,912 |
Tiverton CDP, RI Electricity Overview
On average, Tiverton CDP's residents spend 22.87 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity, which is 2.70% more than the average Rhode Island price of 22.27 cents and 58.15% more than the national average of 14.46. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electricity bill of $135.59. This is 3.64% more than the Rhode Island average bill of $130.83. The city has a deficit of 50,218 megawatt hours due to the fact that residents are consuming 1618.37% more electricity than is produced.
Emitting 19,696,768.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Tiverton CDP ranks 16th worst out of 37 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The city also ranks 31st worst in Rhode Island in pollution per capita, averaging 2,522.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The city is home to one electricity generation plant. Tiverton CDP's fuel of choice is Solar, with 100.00% of electricity generation using this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Tiverton CDP
Tiverton CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Tiverton CDP, Rhode Island
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 22.03 | 129.69 | 2,873,102 | 633,013,912 |
Electricity Production in Newport County, Rhode Island
Power Plants in Newport County, Rhode Island
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tiverton Power PlantEmera (100.00%) | Newport County | RI | Natural Gas | 1,510,957 | 563,532,113.48 | 372.96 | ||
Founders Homestead Farms SolarAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Newport County | RI | Solar | 6,443 | ||||
WED Portsmouth One, LLCWED Portsmouth One, LLC (100.00%) | Newport County | RI | Wind | 4,461 | ||||
Roger Williams - Melville at PortsmouthConstellation Solar (100.00%) | Melville CDP | RI | Solar | 3,766 | ||||
Kearsarge FoglandKearsarge Fogland (100.00%) | Tiverton CDP | RI | Solar | 3,103 |
Newport County, Rhode Island Details
Electricity use in Newport County results in the release of 215,567,164.05 kilograms of CO2 pollution a year, which is 1148th highest amount in the United States out of 3221 counties and 4th highest in Rhode Island out of 5 counties. Averaging 2,517.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the county ranks 2460th worst for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. About 98.84% of electricity in Newport County comes from generation using Natural Gas. Also used is Solar at 0.87% and Wind at 0.29%. Newport County has 5 electricity generation plants, which is 452nd most in the US.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Newport County, Rhode Island?
By total customer count, The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest electricity supplier in Newport County, Rhode Island.
How many power plants are in Newport County, Rhode Island?
Newport County, Rhode Island is home to 5 power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Newport County, Rhode Island?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Narragansett Electric Co | 44,610 |
