Summary of Electricity Activity in Providence, RI
Summary of Providence, RI Generation
Providence, RI is ranked #477 out of 5,973 U.S. cities nationwide and #2 out of 22 Rhode Island cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 278.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 20.0 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Power Plants | 9 |
| Companies on File | 9 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 610 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 1,101 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Providence, RI
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
2.1 TWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#277 /1,467 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#2 /5 Rhode Island Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Providence, RI
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Providence, RI
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #2 / 22 | #477 / 5973 | 2.31 TWh | 19.98 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #2 / 5 | #277 / 1467 | 2.12 TWh | 18.52 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #1 / 4 | #10 / 1044 | 166.36 GWh | 1.29 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #4 / 6 | #704 / 809 | 13.37 GWh | 48.36 k MMBtu |
| Residual Fuel Oil | #1 / 1 | #26 / 51 | 6.72 GWh | 111.10 k MMBtu |
| Water | #1 / 2 | #821 / 900 | 3.35 GWh | 11.41 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #21 / 21 | #3117 / 3319 | 1.47 GWh | 5.17 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Providence, RI
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Street | Manchester Street, LLC. | 2.2 TWh | 18.9 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 92.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.4% |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Rhode Island Hospital | 51.1 GWh | 1.0 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 86.9% Residual Fuel Oil : 13.1% |
| NBC Field's Point Wind Farm | Narragansett Bay Commission | 6.6 GWh | 23.8 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Green Providence Wind II, LLC | Green Providence Wind II, LLC | 4.6 GWh | 17.0 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Thundermist Hydro | City of Woonsocket - (RI) | 3.3 GWh | 11.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Green Providence Wind I, LLC | Green Providence Wind I, LLC | 2.1 GWh | 7.6 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Little Bay | Altus Power America Management, LLC | 1.5 GWh | 5.2 k MMBtu | Solar |
| Brown University Central Heating | Brown University | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Hope Solar One | Hope Solar One, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4762 | Attleboro | 4.5 GWh | 2 |
| #361 | Cranston | 3.5 TWh | 21 |
| #3950 | Cumberland Hill | 11.1 GWh | 2 |
| #4346 | East Providence | 7.6 GWh | 3 |
| #3552 | Greenville | 18.4 GWh | 4 |
| #3689 | Harmony | 15.7 GWh | 2 |
| #3698 | North Attleborough Town | 15.5 GWh | 2 |
| #4192 | North Seekonk | 8.7 GWh | 1 |
| #3194 | Ocean Grove | 29.9 GWh | 5 |
| #3527 | Warwick | 18.9 GWh | 3 |