QUICK FACTS
- Rhode Island had the lowest per capita total energy consumption, the third-lowest per capita petroleum consumption, and the tenth-lowest per capita natural gas consumption among the States as of 2010.
- Rhode Island’s Port of Providence is one of two deep-water ports in New England and a key regional transportation and heating fuel products hub.
- Electric companies in Rhode Island have committed to reduce peak demand by up to nine percent upon the New England grid operator’s request.
- In 2011, virtually all of Rhode Island’s net electricity generation came from independent power producers.
- Natural gas fueled nearly all of Rhode Island’s net electricity generation in 2011.
Last updated in July 2012. http://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=ri
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