What is the average electricity rate in Newport, Rhode Island?

The average residential electricity rate in Newport is approximately 21.30¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $121 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Newport?

Natural gas customers in Newport pay an average of $104 per month. The rate is approximately $2.11/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Newport, Rhode Island?

Electricity in Newport is distributed by The Narragansett Electric Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Newport?

Newport natural gas service is provided by National Grid RI and Providence Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Newport electricity rates compare to Rhode Island averages?

Newport's electricity rate of 21.30¢/kWh is below the Rhode Island state average of 29.46¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Newport?

To start electric service in Newport, contact The Narragansett Electric Co. For gas service, contact National Grid RI and Providence Energy. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Newport, Rhode Island Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

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Electricity Rate

21.30¢/kWh

8.16¢ below the Rhode Island average

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Natural Gas Rate

$2.11/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$121

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$104

per month

Gas & Electricity in Newport, Rhode Island

Newport is served by The Narragansett Electric Co. Utilities covering Newport County report an average residential electricity rate of 24.85¢/kWh — below the Rhode Island state average of 29.46¢/kWh — and a typical monthly electric bill of $136. Natural gas in Newport is distributed by National Grid RI.

Compared to the Rhode Island state average of 29.46¢/kWh/kWh, Newport's electricity rate of 21.30¢/kWh is 8.16¢ below the Rhode Island average. As Rhode Island is a deregulated market, Newport residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Newport

The Narragansett Electric Co

Natural Gas Utility in Newport

National Grid RI
Providence Energy

Newport vs Rhode Island Energy Rates

Metric	Newport	Rhode Island Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	21.30¢	29.46¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$2.11	$2.11	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$121	$148	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$104	$104	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Newport Residents

As a Rhode Island city, Newport residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Rhode Island LIHEAP
✅ Rhode Island Energy Assistance Program
✅ Real Warm (RI Energy)
✅ RI Infrastructure Bank Programs

Energy-Saving Tips for Newport Residents

✓ Insulate your attic to at least R-49 to reduce winter heat loss by up to 15%.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set it to 68°F while home, 60°F while sleeping or away.
✓ Seal air leaks around windows and doors before the heating season to cut drafts.
✓ Schedule an annual furnace tune-up every fall to maintain peak efficiency.
✓ Use heavy drapes on north-facing windows during winter to reduce cold air infiltration.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Newport, Rhode Island

The average residential electricity rate in Newport is approximately 21.30¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $121 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Newport pay an average of $104 per month. The rate is approximately $2.11/therm per therm.
Electricity in Newport is distributed by The Narragansett Electric Co. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Newport natural gas service is provided by National Grid RI and Providence Energy. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Newport's electricity rate of 21.30¢/kWh is below the Rhode Island state average of 29.46¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Newport, contact The Narragansett Electric Co. For gas service, contact National Grid RI and Providence Energy. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.