Electricity rates in 02871 — Portsmouth, RI
Homes in ZIP 02871 pay about 28.7¢ per kWh (The Narragansett Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Rhode Island average is 28.2¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 28.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 02871 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 02871
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in RI |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co. Investor Owned | 28.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $162 | 451,381 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Newport County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Rhode Island price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 02871
How much does electricity cost in 02871?
About 28.7¢ per kWh for homes (The Narragansett Electric Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $258.
Who is the electric utility for 02871?
The Narragansett Electric Co., with about 451,381 residential customers in Rhode Island.
Is electricity in RI getting more expensive?
The Rhode Island residential average was 28.2¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 6.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in RI?
Rhode Island allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.