Residential electricity prices in 02871 in April 2026 averaged approximately 28.30 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about INF% more than the national average rate of ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 02871 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in 02871 decreased approximately 7%, from 32.30 ¢/kWh to 29.91 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 02871 in April 2026 averaged 11.65 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Portsmouth natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 02871 (Portsmouth, RI) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Portsmouth (Rhode Island) decreased approximately 11%, from 17.33 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 15.51 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Portsmouth solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Portsmouth levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 02871 is associated with the city of Portsmouth, RI in Newport County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 02871, or for other information related to utilities in Rhode Island, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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