Residential electricity prices in Portsmouth, RI in August 2024 averaged approximately 26.66 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 60% more than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Portsmouth differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Portsmouth increased approximately 5%, from 24.31 ¢/kWh to 25.60 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Portsmouth in August 2024 averaged 27.20 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% more than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Portsmouth natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Portsmouth natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Portsmouth (Rhode Island) increased approximately 6%, from 25.90 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 27.38 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The town of Portsmouth (Rhode Island) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Portsmouth values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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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]
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The town of Portsmouth, RI in Newport County has an approximate population of 17,389. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Portsmouth, RI, or for other information related to utilities in Portsmouth, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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