Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Rhode Island
Rhode Island customers spent less time without power in 2024 than almost anywhere else: 104 minutes, against a US average of 611.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
104 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in February.
Natural Gas Outages
53% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $21.66 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
91.7% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 83.4%.
Water Service Outages
89 community water systems; 35% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Rhode Island | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 104 | 611 | 5th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 0.9 | ||
| Households with broadband | 91.7% | 91% | 16th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 83.4% | 55.9% | 1st |
| Community water systems | 89 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 35% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 53% | 46.5% | 18th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $21.66 | $14.50 | 4th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 946 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Rhode Island
- Power Outages Rhode Island Energy
- Natural Gas Outages National Grid
- Internet Outages Cox, Verizon Fios
- Water Service Outages Providence Water, Warwick Water Division, Pawtucket Water Supply Board
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