WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Newport

Rhode Island

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The State of Electricity in Newport

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

Average monthly bill

January

$1,006highest

February

$775

March

$461

April

$369

May

$339

June

$333

July

$374

August

$350

September

$331lowest

October

$356

November

$413

December

$688

Carbon Emissions

1,154 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,493 kWh

Where does Newport’s electricity come from?

Newport's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 83% of Newport's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 14%. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Newport.

83%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Newport

The state of solar in Newport

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$17,062

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

6 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Newport 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 Newport

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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