Electricity rates in South Kingstown, RI
South Kingstown (30,826 people, Washington County) is served by The Narragansett Electric Co.. Homes on The Narragansett Electric Co. pay about 29.18¢/kWh, 0% less than the Rhode Island average.
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Electric companies serving South Kingstown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 29.18¢ | $164 | 339K | 183 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 254 | 216 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,869 (44.9%) | 3,412 (7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-05-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (254 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wakefield-Peacedale 29.2¢
- Kingston 29.2¢
- Narragansett Pier 29.2¢
- Narragansett 29.2¢
- Charlestown 29.2¢
- North Kingstown 29.2¢
- Jamestown 29.2¢
- Exeter 29.2¢
- Hope Valley 29.2¢
- Newport 29.2¢
ZIP codes: 02879, 02881, 02883
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Kingstown?
Most homes in South Kingstown get power from The Narragansett Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 29.18¢/kWh including all charges. The Rhode Island average is 29.27¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in South Kingstown?
About $164 a month, based on 563 kWh a month (the average for The Narragansett Electric Co. customers) at 29.18¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in South Kingstown, RI?
The Narragansett Electric Co. serves South Kingstown.
How often does the power go out in South Kingstown?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 3 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-06, when 3,412 customers (7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.