Energy Production in Rhode Island

6.3 TWh
Net generation
89%
Natural gas share
10%
Renewables share

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorRhode IslandUnited States
Net generation (TWh)6.34300

National ranking

Rhode Island ranks #17 of 34 states by total energy production.

#1New Hampshire19,000,000
#2Maine14,900,000
#3Arizona500
#4Florida260
#5New York128
#6Washington111
#7Indiana95
#8South Dakota82%
#9Missouri75
#10Kentucky68%
#11Illinois54%
#12Minnesota48%
#13Oregon45%
#14Utah42%
#15Massachusetts26
#16Pennsylvania7.6
#17Rhode Island6.3
#18Alaska6
#19Delaware5.5
#20Texas5.4
#21Colorado5
#22Ohio4
#23North Dakota3
#24Montana2.9
#25Louisiana2
#26New Mexico2
#27Virginia1.4
#28North Carolina1.2
#29Vermont1%
#30Georgia1
#31Wyoming1
#32Michigan0.8
#33New Jersey0.6
#34Wisconsin0.3

Overview

Rhode Island energy production is dominated by natural gas plants, with renewables including offshore wind and solar making up a growing share of the state's modest generation output.

Did you know?

  • Rhode Island's electricity generation of 6.3 TWh is among the lowest of any U.S. state.

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