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Providence County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview
The 6,810,759.74 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuels places Providence County at 1st in the state out of 5 counties in non-renewable energy production.
Providence County is home to over 657,288 residents and produces 124,678 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.19 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Providence County 3rd in Rhode Island out of 5 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per person.
The county is ranked as the highest generator of electricity in Rhode Island out of 5 counties for electricity generation, generating 7,232,368.15 megawatt hours.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Providence County saw a 3.21% drop during the last year.
Wind generates 54,603 megawatt hours of electricity in Providence County. This equals roughly 0.08 megawatt hours per person in Providence County being produced from wind power, giving the county a rank of 2nd highest county out of 5 counties in the state.
Providence County ranks 249th out of 3230 counties in the nation in solar power production, with 124,678 megawatt hours generated from solar.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,360,602 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.63 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
7,232,368 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
421,608 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
6,810,760 MWh
Production per Capita
11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,756,724,704 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,672.69 kg
Providence, RI Electricity Overview
Residents living in Providence are paying an average residential electricity rate of 23.94 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 1st out of 37 cities in the state. Averaging 0.03 megawatt hours per person produced from wind, the city ranks 2nd highest out of the 37 cities in the state for this category. There is 38.34% more electricity produced than consumed in Providence, leading to the ability to export the surplus.
Electricity consumption in Providence results in the release of 527,290,099.83 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 2,781.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1st ranked city in Rhode Island for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Providence, with 97.40% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Distillate Fuel Oil at 2.03% and Wind at 0.34% 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 November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Providence, Rhode Island
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Pascoag Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.96 | 112.53 | 34,650.04 | 5,876,210 | |
The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 26.95 | 149.5 | 2,469,529.7 | 665,612,009 |
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
Residents living in Cranston are paying an average residential electricity rate of 23.95 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 14th out of 37 cities in the state. The city ranks 6th out of 37 cities in the state for solar production per capita. There is a deficiency of 477,097.18 megawatt hours in the city due to residents consuming 683.76% more electricity than is produced.
Releasing 199,308,653.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Cranston is the 4th 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 2,417.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. This measurement ranks Cranston as the 31st highest polluting city in Rhode Island. The city has 4 power plants, which is the highest for a city in Rhode Island. When it comes to electricity generation, Cranston's top fuel is Solar, accounting for 73.03% of production in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cranston
Cranston residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cranston, Rhode Island
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pascoag Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.96 | 112.53 | 34,650.04 | 5,876,210 | |
The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 26.95 | 149.5 | 2,469,529.7 | 665,612,009 |
Zips with electric coverage in Cranston, Rhode Island include: 02909, 02920, 02907, 02905, 02910, 02921, 02831
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Pawtucket, RI Electricity Overview
Residents living in Pawtucket are paying an average residential electricity rate of 23.94 cents per kilowatt hour, ranking the city at 11th out of 37 cities in the state. With an estimated 3,340 residential customers, The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest supplier in the city.
As the 3rd worst ranked city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island, Pawtucket releases 202,435,238.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 2nd highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 2,697.09 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Pawtucket, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pawtucket
Pawtucket residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Pascoag Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 16.96 | 112.53 | 34,650.04 | 5,876,210 | |
The Narragansett Electric Co | BUNDLED | 26.95 | 149.5 | 2,469,529.7 | 665,612,009 |
Zips with electric coverage in Pawtucket, Rhode Island include: 02860, 02861, 02863
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Electricity Production in Providence County, Rhode Island
Power Plants in Providence County, Rhode Island
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Rhode Island State Energy CenterThe Carlyle Group (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Natural Gas | 3,600,346 | 1,374,022,127.8 | 381.64 | ||
Manchester StreetManchester Street, LLC. (100.00%) | Providence | RI | Natural Gas | 1,724,419 | 726,317,563.76 | 421.2 | ||
Ocean State PowerLS Power (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Natural Gas | 765,028 | 365,591,728.81 | 477.88 | ||
Ocean State Power IILS Power (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Natural Gas | 708,046 | 323,997,975.48 | 457.59 | ||
Johnston LFG Turbine PlantRhode Island LFG Genco (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Landfill Gas | 231,027.81 | 119,340,534.75 | 516.56 | ||
Gold Meadow FarmsCaptona Partners Solar I Finco LLC (100.00%) | Cranston | RI | Solar | 29,355 | ||||
Central Power PlantState of Rhode Island (100.00%) | Cranston | RI | Natural Gas | 18,813 | 5,336,880.92 | 283.68 | ||
Hope Farm Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Cranston | RI | Solar | 17,040 | ||||
TPE King Solar Holdings1, LLC (CSG)Nautilus Solar (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Solar | 16,707 | ||||
Rhode Island HospitalRhode Island Hospital (100.00%) | Providence | RI | Natural Gas | 12,974.72 | 3,883,245.49 | 299.29 | ||
Pine HillAEP Onsite Partners (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Solar | 8,129 | ||||
WED Shun III, LLCWED Shun III, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 7,651 | ||||
WED Shun II, LLCWED Shun II, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 7,305 | ||||
WED Plainfield II, LLCWED Plainfield II, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 7,258 | ||||
WED Shun I, LLCWED Shun I, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 6,684 | ||||
WED Plainfield, LLCWED Plainfield, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 6,600 | ||||
WED Plainfield III, LLCWED Plainfield III, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 6,352 | ||||
NBC Field's Point Wind FarmNarragansett Bay Commission (100.00%) | Providence | RI | Wind | 5,781 | ||||
WED Green Hill, LLCWED Green Hill, LLC (100.00%) | Providence County | RI | Wind | 5,779 | ||||
ISM Solar Cranston CSGNautilus Solar (100.00%) | Cranston | RI | Solar | 4,563 |
Providence County, Rhode Island Details
Electricity consumption in Providence County results in the release of 1,756,724,704.2 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 190th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 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 2,672.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the highest county in Rhode Island for CO2 emissions per capita. The county has 40 electricity plants, which is 24th highest in the US. In Providence County, Natural Gas makes up 93.32% of the fuel types used in electricity generation. Other fuels used include Landfill Gas at 3.19% and Solar at 1.72% of generation.
Providers In Each City in Providence County:
- Central Falls, Rhode Island:
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Cranston, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.03%
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 49.97%
- East Providence, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 100.00%
- Pawtucket, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
- Providence, Rhode Island:
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Woonsocket, Rhode Island:
- The Narragansett Electric Co: 50.00%
- Pascoag Electric Utility: 50.00%
* 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 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 40 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | The Narragansett Electric Co | 162,384 |
2 | Pascoag Electric Utility | 4,952 |