WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Bristol

Rhode Island

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The State of Electricity in Bristol

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bristol

Average monthly bill

January

$753highest

February

$608

March

$448

April

$359

May

$310

June

$307

July

$345

August

$326

September

$302lowest

October

$323

November

$358

December

$582

Carbon Emissions

1,070 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,264 kWh

Where does Bristol’s electricity come from?

Bristol's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 87% of Bristol's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 10%. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Bristol.

87%

Natural Gas

10%

Solar

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Bristol

The state of solar in Bristol

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

741 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$15,814

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Bristol can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Bristol

Rhode Island Energy

Rhode Island Energy Rates

Rhode Island Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Basic Residential RateFixed15¢

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