Residential electricity prices in Providence, RI in October 2024 averaged approximately 27.57 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 63% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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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 September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in Providence increased approximately 13%, from 25.27 ¢/kWh to 28.56 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Providence in September 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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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 0%, from 27.18 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 27.20 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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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]
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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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The city of Providence, RI in Providence County has an approximate population of 178,042. [4]
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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