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Electricity in Providence

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Natural Gas in Providence

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Solar Power in Providence

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Utilities in Providence, RI

Electricity Prices in Providence, RI

Residential Electricity Rates in Providence

Residential electricity prices in Providence, 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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Electricity Comparison: Providence vs. U.S.

See how electricity costs in Providence 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 Providence increased approximately 5%, from 24.31 ¢/kWh to 25.60 ¢/kWh. [1]

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Natural Gas Prices in Providence, RI

Residential Natural Gas Rates in Providence

Residential natural gas prices in Providence 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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Natural Gas Comparison: Providence vs. U.S.

See the chart below to see a comparison of Providence natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Providence natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]

On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Providence (Rhode Island) increased approximately 6%, from 25.90 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 27.38 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]

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Solar Power in Providence, RI

Solar Radiation Levels in Providence

The city of Providence (Rhode Island) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Providence values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]

    • Average monthly solar radition in Providence is 26% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
    • Average monthly solar radition in Providence is 25% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.

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Solar Power Comparison: Providence vs. High vs. Low

See the chart below for a comparison of Providence solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Providence 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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More information about Providence

About Providence

The city of Providence, RI in Providence County has an approximate population of 178,042. [4]

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Providence, RI Utilities

To learn more about utility rates & usage in Providence, RI, or for other information related to utilities in Providence, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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