Utility Providers in East Providence, Rhode Island

East Providence is served by 38 utility providers across 6 categories covering 3 ZIP codes in Providence County.

Providence County · Updated May 2026

Utility rates in East Providence vs. US average

Electricity
27.2¢/kWh
↑ 65% above US average (16.5¢)
↓ 5% below RI state average (28.6¢)
Natural gas
$21.66/Mcf
↑ 49% above US average
Local electricity rate from NREL Utility Rate Database (2023), averaged across East Providence-area providers. State and US electric averages from EIA Form 861 (2024). Natural gas prices from EIA Form 176 (2024, $/Mcf). US avg electricity: 16.5¢/kWh · US avg gas: $14.50/Mcf.

Typical monthly utility bills in East Providence

Electricity$100-$149 (27.2¢–27.2¢/kWh)
Natural gas$200-$249
Water & sewer~$43/month

Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.

How East Providence heats its homes

60%
14%
26%

60% natural gas · 14% electricity · 26% other fuels

Electric rates in East Providence

Residential rates range from 27.2¢ to 27.2¢ per kWh.

East Providence
27.2¢/kWh
U.S. avg
16.5¢/kWh

Providers include Pascoag Utility District, The Narragansett Electric Co.

This is 65% above the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.

Note: Rhode Island has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in East Providence

East Providence has strong broadband coverage.

Cox Communications
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Xfinity
1,200 Mbps
Cable
Verizon
1,000 Mbps
Fixed Wireless / Fiber
AT&T
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 Mbps
Fixed Wireless

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 2 providers

Pascoag Utility District
The Narragansett Electric Co

Natural Gas 1 provider

Narragansett Electric Co (Gas Division Of Ri)

Water 27 providers

ABBEY LANE COMMUNITY ASSN., INC.
CLEAR RIVER ELECTRIC AND WATER DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND, TOWN OF
DOWLING VILLAGE
EAST PROVIDENCE-CITY OF
ECHO LAKE WATER DISTRICT
ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL ZAMBARANO UNIT
FOSTER SENIOR HOUSING INC.
GLENDALE WATER ASSN
GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT
HARMONY HILL SCHOOL, INC.
LAKE FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
LAUREL CREST GLOCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
LINCOLN WATER COMMISSION
MAPLEHILL MOBILE HOME PARK
NASONVILLE WATER DISTRICT
PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD VEOLIA-NA
PROVIDENCE-CITY OF
PROVIDENCE-CITY OF - WHIPPLE
SCITUATE HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL
SLATERSVILLE PUBLIC SUPPLY
SMITHFIELD WATER SUPPLY BOARD
SUNSET COVE PROPERTIES LLC
VILLAGE ON CHOPMIST HILL, THE
WOONSOCKET WATER DIVISION

Sewer 2 providers

East Providence WPCF
NBC - BUCKLIN POINT WWTF

Trash & Recycling 1 provider

Waste Management

Internet 5 providers

AT&T
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Cox Communications
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable up to 1,200 Mbps

Business Internet 1 provider

These providers offer business-class internet service in this area.

ZIP codes in East Providence, RI

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: May 2026.