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Providence Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Providence

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Providence, RI is 8.1¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Providence

^ The average residential electricity rate in Providence, RI is 14.24¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Providence

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Providence, RI is 5.25¢/kWh.[1]

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Providence, RI Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Providence


  • Commercial Electricity in Providence
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Providence is 8.1¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Providence is 31.76% less than the Rhode Island average rate of 11.87¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Providence is 19.72% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Providence


  • Residential Electricity in Providence
    • The average residential electricity rate in Providence is 14.24¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Providence is 1.11% less than the Rhode Island average rate of 14.4¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Providence is 19.87% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Providence


  • Industrial Electricity in Providence
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Providence is 5.25¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Providence is 50.84% less than the Rhode Island average rate of 10.68¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Providence is 21.29% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
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Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Rhode Island


  • Commercial electricity rates in RI [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Rhode Island is 11.87¢/kWh, which ranks 11th in the nation and is 17.64% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in RI [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Rhode Island averages 5,246 kWh/month, which ranks 32nd in the nation and is 15.9% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in RI [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Rhode Island is $623, which ranks 17th in the nation and is 0.95% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Rhode Island


  • Residential electricity rates in Rhode Island [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Rhode Island is 14.4¢/kWh, which ranks 11th in the nation and is 21.21% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in RI [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Rhode Island averages 597 kWh/month, which ranks 47th in the nation and is 33.89% less than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in RI [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Rhode Island is $86, which ranks 45th in the nation and is 19.63% less than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Rhode Island


  • Industrial electricity rates in Rhode Island [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Rhode Island is 10.68¢/kWh, which ranks 6th in the nation and is 60.12% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in RI [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Rhode Island averages 39,936 kWh/month, which ranks 48th in the nation and is 64.39% less than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in RI [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Rhode Island is $4,264, which ranks 42nd in the nation and is 43.02% less than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Providence, RI

Providence, RI Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Providence, RI


    • Household income: The city of Providence has a median household income of $36,347, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Providence is approximately 42 percent less than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 16.4 percent of Providence households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Rhode Island is about $86/month, ranking 45th in the U.S. and 19.63% less than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Providence vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Providence

About Providence

Providence is a city located in Providence County in the state of Rhode Island, and has a population of approximately 178,042.[6]

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More about Providence utilities

For more information about Providence electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

The world’s largest source for producing electricity is coal. Coal generates nearly half of the electricity in the U.S.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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