Rhode Island Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
Rhode Island utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
Rhode Island outage map by county
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Rhode Island counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Rhode Island power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Rhode Island since 2014 (Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2017) left as many as 149,469 customers (29.42% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Mar 2–9, 2018) peaked at 149,203 customers (High winds).
By EAGLE-I's count, Rhode Island customers averaged about 5 hr 12 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2018, at 11 hr 52 min per customer.
Outages peak in March (28% of outage time). Outage time in Rhode Island has fallen recently: about 1 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2017 | 149,469(29.42%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 2–9, 2018 | 149,203(29.37%) | 8 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 4–7, 2020 | 143,761(28.3%) | 4 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 4 | Aug 4–6, 2015 | 123,163(24.25%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 27–30, 2021 | 105,420(20.75%) | 4 | High winds |
| 6 | Aug 22–25, 2021 | 84,149(16.57%) | 4 | Hurricane Henri |
| 7 | Jul 3–9, 2025 | 50,361(9.91%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 8 | Dec 5, 2016 | 49,913(9.83%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Rhode Island electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Rhode Island, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (RI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Energy | Investor Owned | 523,392 | Not reporting | |
| Clear River Electric and Water District | Municipal | 4,999 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 3,605 | Not reporting | |
| Block Island Utility District | Political Subdivision | 2,024 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 309 | Not reporting | |
| EverBright, LLC | Behind the Meter | 184 | Not reporting | |
| Palmetto Solar, LLC | Behind the Meter | 114 | Not reporting | |
| Ahana Renewables, LLC | Behind the Meter | 5 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Rhode Island grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Rhode Island customer went 3 hr 3 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Rhode Island 37th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr. Customers averaged 0.96 interruptions, each lasting about 3 hr 11 min. Over the last five years Rhode Island averaged 3 hr 4 min of outages per customer per year (rank 39th).
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| Year | RI SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 341.8 | 209 |
| 2016 | 168.9 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 728.3 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 594.8 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 236.5 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 548.4 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 448.6 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 81.9 | 333 |
| 2023 | 104.6 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 104.3 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 183 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Rhode Island power outage news
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Rhode Island power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Rhode Island right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Rhode Island. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Rhode Island?
In 2025, the average Rhode Island electricity customer was without power for 3 hr 3 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Rhode Island 37th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.965% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Rhode Island?
When an outage happened in 2025, Rhode Island customers waited an average of 3 hr 11 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 0.96 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Rhode Island?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. The Narragansett Electric Co, Clear River Electric and Water District, Sunrun Inc. and others serve the most customers in Rhode Island. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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