Providence County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Providence County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview

Providence County is 89th out of 3221 counties in the country for total natural gas production, with 6,269,547.38 megawatt hours produced using the source.

Providence County averages 0.58 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is 1138th highest in the country.

Providence County citizens enjoy an average monthly residential electric bill of $132.61, which is 4.44% lower than the state average bill of $138.76.

Providence County produces 0.16 megawatt hours per capita a year from solar power, giving the county a ranking of 3rd in Rhode Island out of 5 counties.

Providence County produces 94.29% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, resulting in a ranking of 184th out of 3221 counties in the county for total electricity production from non-renewable sources.

Providence County averages 0.08 megawatt hours generated from wind turbines per resident, which is 462nd highest county out of 3221 counties in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,503,980 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.86 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,677,680 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    381,627 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    6,296,052 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    10.17 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    1,807,282,826 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,752.18 kg

Providence, RI Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Providence are paying an average residential electricity rate of 21.57 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 3rd out of 37 cities in the state. Averaging 0.04 megawatt hours per person produced from wind, the city ranks 2nd highest out of the 37 cities in the state for this category. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is The Narragansett Electric Co.

Electricity consumption in Providence results in the release of 543,821,045.64 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 37 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,880.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 2nd ranked city in Rhode Island for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Providence, with 97.11% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Distillate Fuel Oil at 1.67% and Wind at 0.71% of production. Providence has 4 electricity plants, which is the highest out of any city in Rhode Island.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Providence

Providence residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.225/kWh$0.152/kWh$166.62/mo.$76.51/mo.
1st19.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Providence
1st$122.06Average residential monthly electricity bill for Providence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Providence, Rhode Island

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Pascoag Electric UtilityBUNDLED15.65106.6935,5495,563,910
The Narragansett Electric CoBUNDLED23.45137.422,878,765675,114,634

Zips with electric coverage in Providence, Rhode Island include: 02860, 02909, 02908, 02920, 02907, 02904, 02919, 02905, 02906, 02910, 02911 and 2 other zip code(s).

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Cranston, RI Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Cranston are paying an average residential electricity rate of 21.57 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 14th out of 37 cities in the state. Solar fields in the city generate an average of 0.58 megawatt hours per person living in the city. This results in a ranking of 6th in Rhode Island out of 37 cities. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $137.45, while the Cranston average is 3.52% lower at $132.61 per month.

Electricity consumption in Cranston results in the release of 215,105,440.8 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is the 4th largest emissions amount in the state out of 37 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,602.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 31st ranked city in Rhode Island for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Solar is the fuel of choice in Cranston, with 69.64% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Natural Gas at 30.31% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 0.05% of production. Cranston has 4 electricity plants, which is the highest out of any city in Rhode Island.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cranston

Cranston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.225/kWh$0.152/kWh$166.62/mo.$76.52/mo.
13th19.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Cranston
13th$122.07Average residential monthly electricity bill for Cranston Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Cranston, Rhode Island

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Pascoag Electric UtilityBUNDLED15.65106.6935,5495,563,910
The Narragansett Electric CoBUNDLED23.45137.422,878,765675,114,634

Zips with electric coverage in Cranston, Rhode Island include: 02909, 02920, 02907, 02905, 02910, 02921, 02831

Pawtucket, RI Electricity Overview

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Residents living in Pawtucket are paying an average residential electricity rate of 21.57 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 11th out of 37 cities in the state. Non-renewable fuels are regularly used in electricity generation in the city, resulting in around 0.04 megawatt hours being produced from these fuels per person a year. The Narragansett Electric Co has an estimated 3,694 total residential customers, more than any other electricity supplier in the city.

Releasing 216,674,851.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Pawtucket is the 3rd highest out of 37 cities in the state for total pollution from electricity consumption. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per citizen in the city, which amounts to 2,881.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Pawtucket as the highest polluting city in Rhode Island. The city has one power plant. In Pawtucket, Natural Gas makes up 99.55% of the fuel sources used in electricity generation.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pawtucket

Pawtucket residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in October.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.225/kWh$0.152/kWh$166.62/mo.$76.51/mo.
11th19.55¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Pawtucket
11th$122.06Average residential monthly electricity bill for Pawtucket Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Pascoag Electric UtilityBUNDLED15.65106.6935,5495,563,910
The Narragansett Electric CoBUNDLED23.45137.422,878,765675,114,634

Zips with electric coverage in Pawtucket, Rhode Island include: 02860, 02861, 02863

Electricity Production in Providence County, Rhode Island

Power Plants in Providence County, Rhode Island

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Rhode Island State Energy CenterThe Carlyle Group (100.00%)
Providence County RI Natural Gas 3,304,6491,260,287,168.84381.37
Ocean State PowerLS Power (100.00%)
Providence County RI Natural Gas 1,046,455463,741,610.77443.15
Manchester StreetManchester Street, LLC. (100.00%)
Providence RI Natural Gas 1,010,286431,813,886.14427.42
Ocean State Power IILS Power (100.00%)
Providence County RI Natural Gas 879,984394,360,061.25448.14
Johnston LFG Turbine PlantRhode Island LFG Genco (100.00%)
Providence County RI Landfill Gas 215,550.49110,504,047.47512.66
Rhode Island HospitalRhode Island Hospital (100.00%)
Providence RI Natural Gas 30,546.289,133,328.11299
Gold Meadow FarmsCaptona Partners Solar I Finco LLC (100.00%)
Cranston RI Solar 27,880
Central Power PlantState of Rhode Island (100.00%)
Cranston RI Natural Gas 20,7845,897,116.29283.73
Hope Farm Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Cranston RI Solar 15,556
WED Shun I, LLCWED Shun I, LLC (100.00%)
Providence County RI Wind 7,699
Providence County RI Solar 7,660
NBC Field's Point Wind FarmNarragansett Bay Commission (100.00%)
Providence RI Wind 7,418
WED Shun III, LLCWED Shun III, LLC (100.00%)
Providence County RI Wind 6,836
WED Green Hill, LLCWED Green Hill, LLC (100.00%)
Providence County RI Wind 6,804
WED Plainfield II, LLCWED Plainfield II, LLC (100.00%)
Providence County RI Wind 6,651
WED Shun II, LLCWED Shun II, LLC (100.00%)
Providence County RI Wind 6,610
WED Plainfield III, LLCWED Plainfield III, LLC (100.00%)
Providence County RI Wind 6,347
WED Plainfield, LLCWED Plainfield, LLC (100.00%)
Providence County RI Wind 6,152
Smithfield Solar Farm, LLCSmithfield Solar Farm (100.00%)
Providence County RI Solar 4,365
WED GW Solar, LLCWED GW Solar, LLC CSG (100.00%)
Providence County RI Solar 4,364

Providence County, Rhode Island Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in Providence County results in the release of 1,807,282,826.29 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 181st largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3221 counties and highest in Rhode Island out of 5 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 2,752.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 2nd highest county in Rhode Island for CO2 emissions per capita. The county has 38 electricity plants, which is 23rd highest in the US. In Providence County, Natural Gas makes up 93.89% of the fuel types used in electricity generation. Other fuels used include Landfill Gas at 3.23% and Solar at 1.56% of generation.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
93.89%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
3.23%
SOLAR
Solar
1.56%
WIND
Wind
0.82%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.34%
OTHER
Other
0.16%

Providence County, Rhode Island Net Metering

There are 2 companies in Providence County selling electricity. Of those 2, 100.00% of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. The state of Rhode Island has favorable state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

Providence County electricity providers who report energy loss average roughly 4.54% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.45% and the state average is 3.32%, resulting in a rank of 1739th best in the US and a state rank of best out of 3221 and 5 counties, respectively.

Power Companies in Providence County, Rhode Island

Providers In Each City in Providence County:

  • Central Falls, Rhode Island:
    • Pascoag Electric Utility: 16.67%
    • ENGIE: 16.67%
    • NuGen Capital Management: 16.67%
    • Public Power LLC: 16.67%
    • Clearview Electric: 16.67%
    • The Narragansett Electric Co: 16.67%
  • Cranston, Rhode Island:
    • NuGen Capital Management: 16.67%
    • Public Power LLC: 16.67%
    • ENGIE: 16.67%
    • Clearview Electric: 16.67%
    • Pascoag Electric Utility: 16.65%
    • The Narragansett Electric Co: 16.67%
  • East Providence, Rhode Island:
    • ENGIE: 20.00%
    • Clearview Electric: 20.00%
    • NuGen Capital Management: 20.01%
    • The Narragansett Electric Co: 20.00%
    • Public Power LLC: 20.00%
  • Pawtucket, Rhode Island:
    • Clearview Electric: 16.66%
    • Public Power LLC: 16.66%
    • The Narragansett Electric Co: 16.66%
    • ENGIE: 16.66%
    • Pascoag Electric Utility: 16.66%
    • NuGen Capital Management: 16.68%
  • Providence, Rhode Island:
    • Clearview Electric: 16.67%
    • Pascoag Electric Utility: 16.67%
    • The Narragansett Electric Co: 16.67%
    • ENGIE: 16.67%
    • Public Power LLC: 16.67%
    • NuGen Capital Management: 16.67%
  • Woonsocket, Rhode Island:
    • Eversource Energy: 0.24%
    • Public Power LLC: 16.63%
    • NuGen Capital Management: 16.63%
    • The Narragansett Electric Co: 16.63%
    • Pascoag Electric Utility: 16.63%
    • ENGIE: 16.63%
    • Clearview Electric: 16.63%

* 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 Providence County, Rhode Island?

The largest electricity supplier in Providence County, Rhode Island by total revenue is The Narragansett Electric Co.

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

There are 38 active electricity plants located in Providence County, Rhode Island

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

There are 2 electricity companies offering service in Providence County, Rhode Island.

What electricity companies offer service in Providence County, Rhode Island?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1The Narragansett Electric Co179,631
2Pascoag Electric Utility5,140

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2022-09-27