WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Wakefield

Rhode Island

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The State of Electricity in Wakefield

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

Average monthly bill

January

$643highest

February

$573

March

$461

April

$438

May

$358

June

$318

July

$345

August

$342

September

$316lowest

October

$359

November

$368

December

$525

Carbon Emissions

1,100 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,300 kWh

Where does Wakefield’s electricity come from?

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

83%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Wakefield

The state of solar in Wakefield

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

$14,618

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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield

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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