How The Narragansett Electric compares with Rhode Island's largest utilities
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs The Narragansett Electric, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co (this page) | 28.26 | 332,540 | — | — |
The Narragansett Electric files no county-level territory with EIA, so this table benchmarks against the state's largest utilities. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than The Narragansett Electric customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, while the supply portion is separately shoppable in Rhode Island (see below).
Where The Narragansett Electric customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | The Narragansett Electric premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | Pascoag Utility District | 16.52 | +$1,268 |
| Kent | Pascoag Utility District | 16.52 | +$1,268 |
| Newport | Pascoag Utility District | 16.52 | +$1,268 |
| Providence | Pascoag Utility District | 16.52 | +$1,268 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. In Rhode Island you can shop the supply portion regardless of county.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 27.19 | 28.26 | +4.0% |
| Residential customers | 364,293 | 332,540 | -8.7% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, The Narragansett Electric serves 451,381 residential customers in RI. Statewide context: Rhode Island electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a The Narragansett Electric bill
Rhode Island has residential electric supply choice: The Narragansett Electric delivers the power and bills a default supply rate, but you may buy the supply portion from a licensed competitor instead. Compare offers against the price to compare on the state's official shopping site: ripuc.ri.gov.
Electric choice (last-resort service = price-to-compare). No residential gas choice.
Counties served (RI, EIA-861 2024)
Bristol · Kent · Newport · Providence · Washington
Questions people ask
- Is The Narragansett Electric Co more expensive than other Rhode Island utilities?
- The Narragansett Electric Co customers paid an average 28.26 cents/kWh in 2024 — 1% above the Rhode Island volume-weighted average of 28.07 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from The Narragansett Electric Co?
- You cannot switch the wires company — distribution territory is fixed by address. Rhode Island does allow supply choice, so you can buy the supply portion of the bill from a licensed competitor via ripuc.ri.gov if its offer beats the price to compare.
- How many customers does The Narragansett Electric Co have?
- 332,540 residential customers in Rhode Island in 2024 across 5 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.