🛢 Oil Power Plants in Rhode Island
Rhode Island operates 1 oil power plant totaling 7 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 55 MWh.
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.
Plants1operating
Capacity7 MWnameplate
Generation55 MWhannual
Where oil plants sit in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island oil plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Island | Block Island | Washington County | 7 MW | Block Island Utility District |