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Setting up utilities in Providence

In Providence, Rhode Island Energy delivers electricity, Rhode Island Energy delivers gas, Providence Water runs water, the Narragansett Bay Commission handles sewer, and the Providence Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.

Moving to Providence? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.

Your utilities in Providence

Who to call for each service in Providence, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Rhode Island Energy

Rhode Island Energy delivers electricity to customers across Rhode Island.

To start: Start service online up to 40 business days ahead, and submit your Social Security number or another valid form of ID.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Customer service1 (855) 743-1101Start on rienergy.com (opens rienergy.com in a new tab)

Gas

Rhode Island Energy

Rhode Island Energy delivers natural gas to customers across Rhode Island.

To start: Start service online up to 40 business days ahead, and submit your Social Security number or another valid form of ID.

Customer service1 (855) 743-1101Start on rienergy.com (opens rienergy.com in a new tab)

Water

Providence Water

A City of Providence department that provides safe, clean drinking water.

Customer service1 (401) 521-5070provwater.com (opens provwater.com in a new tab)

Sewer

Narragansett Bay Commission

Serves the metropolitan Providence and Blackstone Valley areas.

Customer service1 (401) 461-8848narrabay.com (opens narrabay.com in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Providence Department of Public Works

Administers and monitors trash and recycling programs throughout the city.

The City collects trash and recycling weekly at buildings with 6 or fewer units; owners of larger buildings arrange private service.

Customer service1 (401) 680-7500providenceri.gov (opens providenceri.gov in a new tab)

What Providence homes pay for electricity

This is Rhode Island Energy’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$160

Rhode Island Energy’s average home bill, per month

29.3¢

Rhode Island Energy’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

FAQ

Questions about moving to Providence

Enter your street name on the City’s Waste Pickup Schedule page. If a holiday falls on your pickup day, your trash is picked up the next day, and the rest of the week runs a day late.

The gray cart is for trash and the blue cart is for recycling. Only City-issued gray and blue carts are collected. If one is damaged or missing, fill out a Cart Replacement form.

Sources: Rhode Island Energy, Providence Water, Narragansett Bay Commission, Providence Department of Public Works, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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