Electricity rates in Rhode Island
See the latest average electricity prices in Rhode Island and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.28
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.28
per kWh
Commercial
$0.23
per kWh
Industrial
$0.23
per kWh
vs US average
+55%
more expensive
Price rank
#7
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$251
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Rhode Island compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Rhode Island
Estimated energy cost at Rhode Island's average residential rate of $0.28/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $155.6 | $1,867.14/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $198.03 | $2,376.36/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $254.61 | $3,055.32/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $325.34 | $3,904.02/yr |
Rhode Island electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Rhode Island's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$179.74
600 kWh · ≈ $5.90/day
Per day
$5.90
Per year
$2,156.88
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy94%
- Fixed charge6%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Rhode Island: common questions
Rhode Island's average residential electricity price is $0.28 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 55% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #7 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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