Washington County, Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Washington County, Rhode Island Electricity Overview

Washington County's 9.79% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electric generation within the past 12 months is a disappointing trend.

At an average residential price of 23.68 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour, customers in Washington County pay a 54.32% markup from the nationwide average rate.

Washington County is ranked as the 805th largest electricity consuming county out of 3221 counties in the nation with 889,826.08 megawatt hours being consumed by citizens living there.

The 155,751.18 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel ranks Washington County at 651st in the nation out of 3221 counties in non-renewable energy generation.

The Narragansett Electric Co is the largest provider in Washington County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Averaging generation of 1.86 megawatt hours per citizen per year, Washington County ranks 1367th out of 3221 counties in generation per capita in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    889,826 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.86 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    241,637 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    85,886 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    155,751 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.86 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    353,460,436 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,724.48 kg

Westerly CDP, RI Electricity Overview

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Westerly CDP averages a residential electricity price of 23.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 0.52% below the state's average price of 23.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 17th out of 37 cities in Rhode Island for best average electricity rate. The Narragansett Electric Co has an estimated 6,752 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Westerly CDP average is 2.76% more at $141.24 per month.

The 125,111.32 megawatt hours consumed in Westerly CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,878.8 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 52,512,179.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 9th largest amount in Rhode Island.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westerly CDP

Westerly CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.288/kWh$0.161/kWh$186.36/mo.$79.01/mo.
15th23.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Westerly CDP
15th$137.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Westerly CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Westerly CDP, Rhode Island

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

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Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, RI Electricity Overview

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Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP averages a residential electricity price of 23.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 0.52% below the state's average price of 23.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 21st out of 37 cities in Rhode Island for best average electricity rate. The Narragansett Electric Co has an estimated 2,129 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP average is 2.76% more at $141.24 per month.

The 68,773.16 megawatt hours consumed in Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,878.8 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 23rd highest polluting city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 28,865,721.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 12th largest amount in Rhode Island.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP

Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.288/kWh$0.161/kWh$186.36/mo.$79.01/mo.
15th23.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP
15th$137.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Wakefield-Peace Dale CDP, Rhode Island

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

Kingston CDP, RI Electricity Overview

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Kingston CDP averages a residential electricity price of 23.54 cents per kilowatt hour spent by consumers living within the city borders. This is, fortunately, 0.52% below the state's average price of 23.66 cents, resulting in the city ranking 21st out of 37 cities in Rhode Island for best average electricity rate. The Narragansett Electric Co has an estimated 641 total residential customers, which is more than any other supplier who operates in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.45, while the Kingston CDP average is 2.76% more at $141.24 per month.

The 44,554.75 megawatt hours consumed in Kingston CDP must be sourced from outside of the city as there are no power plants that call the city home. The city emits 2,878.8 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 3rd highest polluting city out of 37 cities in Rhode Island based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity use is 18,700,680.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 16th largest amount in Rhode Island.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Kingston CDP

Kingston CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.288/kWh$0.161/kWh$186.36/mo.$79.01/mo.
15th23.45¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Kingston CDP
15th$137.42Average residential monthly electricity bill for Kingston CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Kingston CDP, Rhode Island

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

Electricity Production in Washington County, Rhode Island

Power Plants in Washington County, Rhode Island

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Toray Plastic America's CHP PlantToray Plastics America (100.00%)
Washington County RI Natural Gas 155,370.1881,103,458.54522
Alton Road SolarRevity Energy LLC (100.00%)
Bradford CDP RI Solar 24,326
GD Hopkinton Main I, LLCGD Hopkinton Main I, LLC (100.00%)
Ashaway CDP RI Solar 15,571
Kearsarge WesterlyKearsarge Westerly (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 6,892
Washington County RI Solar 6,205
Kearsarge SKSC1 LLCKearsarge Energy (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 6,196
Kearsarge SKSC2 LLCKearsarge Energy (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 5,820
WED Kingstown Solar I - East ArrayWED Kingstown Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 4,818
Hopkinton Phase 2Hopkinton Industrial Park LLC (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 3,682
WED Stilson SolarWED Stilson Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Wyoming CDP RI Solar 3,010
West Davisville SolarEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 2,689
WED NK GreenWED NK Green LLC (100.00%)
Washington County RI Wind 2,547
WED Kingstown Solar I, LLC - WestWED Kingstown Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 2,200
GD Richmond Buttonwoods I, LLCGD Richmond Buttonwoods I, LLC (100.00%)
Washington County RI Solar 1,930
Washington County RI Distillate Fuel Oil 381296,776.5778.94

Washington County, Rhode Island Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

In Washington County, Natural Gas is 64.17% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Solar and Wind make up the next highest amounts at 34.49% and 1.05%, respectively. Approximately 2,724.48 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen are released in the county from electricity consumption, making them the 3rd highest polluter in Rhode Island out of 5 counties. This adds up to total emissions of 353,460,436.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, making the county the 822nd highest for total pollution in the nation. Washington County has 15 power plants, which is 120th highest in the nation.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
64.17%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
34.49%
WIND
Wind
1.05%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.29%

Washington County, Rhode Island Net Metering

Of the 2 electricity companies in Washington County, 100.00% of them report that they offer net metering. Many net metering regulations are enforced at the state level, and Rhode Island has some of the best regulations for consumers interested in installing solar panels.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Washington County who report energy loss data had an average of 7.37% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a United States average energy loss of 2.45%, Washington County is ranked as the 2801st best county in the country for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Washington County, Rhode Island

FAQ

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

Washington County, Rhode Island is home to 2 electricity providers offering service in the area.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Washington County, Rhode Island?

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

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

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1The Narragansett Electric Co144,538
2Block Island Power Company1,986

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

There are 15 active electricity plants located in Washington County, Rhode Island

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2022-10-24