The Narragansett Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Rhode Island · NPCC region · ISONE
The Narragansett Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 338,735 homes in Rhode Island. Its residential customers pay an average of 29.18¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 62% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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The Narragansett Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $145.90 | $133.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $291.80 | $253.96 |
| 1,500 kWh | $437.70 | $374.67 |
| 2,000 kWh | $583.60 | $495.38 |
*A-16 (Residential Service) (effective 2025-07-01, $12.54/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
The Narragansett Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-16 (Residential Service) | 2025-07-01 | $12.54 | 24.14¢ |
| Residential Low Income (A-60) | 2025-07-01 | $12.54 | 13.82¢ |
| A-16 (Residential Service) | 2025-07-01 | $12.54 | 14.07¢ |
| Residential Low Income (A-60) | 2025-07-01 | $12.54 | 23.89¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
The Narragansett Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +53% change in the average residential rate (19.20¢ → 29.45¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | The Narragansett Electric Co. | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 183 | 183 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 11 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 60 | 60 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across The Narragansett Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 2 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 216 | 41 | 3,412 | 2025-05-06 |
| Bristol | 201 | 19 | 10,623 | 2025-07-04 |
| Providence | 159 | 51 | 21,067 | 2025-07-04 |
| Kent | 117 | 17 | 15,691 | 2025-07-04 |
| Newport | 97 | 21 | 15,344 | 2025-12-19 |
The Narragansett Electric Co. service area
The Narragansett Electric Co. serves 5 counties in Rhode Island and 89 ZIP codes.
Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington
Cities: Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, Cumberland, North Providence, South Kingstown, West Warwick, Johnston, North Kingstown, Newport, Bristol, Smithfield, Lincoln, Central Falls, Westerly, Portsmouth, Middletown, Barrington, Narragansett, East Greenwich, Newport East, Valley Falls, Warren, North Smithfield, North Scituate, Greenville, Wakefield-Peacedale, Charlestown, Hopkinton, Cumberland Hill, Tiverton, Kingston, Exeter, West Greenwich, Jamestown, Foster
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 40% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 182,717 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 19,900 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 1,406 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $17,332,877 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 31,762 MWh |
The Narragansett Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 26.64¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 25.93¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $900,748,700 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 3,136,933 MWh |
| Peak demand | 1,911 MW summer · 1,254 MW winter |
| Line losses | 27.4% |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 13214 |
| Website | ripuc.ri.gov/Docket-24-39-EE |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Narragansett Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
The Narragansett Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 29.18¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 0% below the Rhode Island average of 29.27¢ and 62% above the U.S. average.
What is the average The Narragansett Electric Co. electric bill?
About $164 a month. The average The Narragansett Electric Co. home uses 563 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $292.
How many customers does The Narragansett Electric Co. have?
The Narragansett Electric Co. serves 338,735 residential customers and 523,392 customers in total in Rhode Island, across 5 counties.
How reliable is The Narragansett Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average The Narragansett Electric Co. customer was without power for 3 hr 3 min (SAIDI) over 0.96 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 60 min. The Rhode Island average was 3 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does The Narragansett Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
The Narragansett Electric Co. had 19,900 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 125.4 MW of capacity and 1,406 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with The Narragansett Electric Co. before making decisions.