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Rhode Island electricity rates in November 2019 averaged 21.94 cents per kilowatthour -- an estimated 68 percent more than the 13.04 cents per kilowatthour average rate in the U.S. overall in November 2019.[1]
Rhode Island natural gas rates in November 2019 averaged 15.62 dollars per thousand cubic feet -- an estimated 66 percent more than the 9.43 dollars per thousand cubic feet average rate in the nation overall in November 2019.[2]
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The NREL recently assessed the state of solar in the U.S. and found that rooftop has the potential to power nearly two-fifths of the nation.
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Rhode Island has an estimated population of 1,052,567, which ranks 45th in the nation. [4]
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For more information about energy in Rhode Island, or to learn more about RI energy, visit the EIA.