CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on
Form S-3 of our report dated February 27, 1995, on our audits of the financial
statements of The Narragansett Electric Company.  We also consent to the
reference to our firm under the caption "Experts".


                                      s/Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.


                                      COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.


Boston, Massachusetts
July 19, 1995