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Electricity Rates in Rhode Island

Homes in Rhode Island paid an average of 28.29¢ per kWh in July 2026, 55% above the U.S. average (18.31¢). That's the 45th lowest rate of the 50 states and DC, and 7% higher than in August 2025.

Average rate
28.29¢
per kWh, July 2026
Rank
45th
lowest of 51
Average bill
$158.42
a month, 560 kWh

Data: EIA, July 2026. Average residential price and use.

Rhode Island rate over the last 12 months

26¢29¢32¢August 2025: 26.52¢ per kWhSeptember 2025: 28.30¢ per kWhOctober 2025: 31.16¢ per kWhNovember 2025: 30.82¢ per kWhDecember 2025: 31.15¢ per kWhJanuary 2026: 30.14¢ per kWhFebruary 2026: 29.45¢ per kWhMarch 2026: 29.91¢ per kWhApril 2026: 28.30¢ per kWhMay 2026: 29.46¢ per kWhJune 2026: 29.23¢ per kWhJuly 2026: 28.29¢ per kWhAug 2025Jul 202628.29¢
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Rhode Island average residential electricity rate, last 12 months
MonthCents per kWh
August 202526.52¢
September 202528.30¢
October 202531.16¢
November 202530.82¢
December 202531.15¢
January 202630.14¢
February 202629.45¢
March 202629.91¢
April 202628.30¢
May 202629.46¢
June 202629.23¢
July 202628.29¢

The rate went from 26.52¢ in August 2025 to 28.29¢ in July 2026. Rates often rise in summer, when demand peaks, so compare the same month year to year.

What appliances cost to run in Rhode Island

At 28.29¢ per kWh, with typical wattage and daily use, 30 days a month. Price any appliance in Rhode Island.

Monthly cost to run common appliances in Rhode Island
AppliancePer monthUse
Space heater$101.841,500 W, 8 h a day
Central air conditioner (3 ton)$237.643,500 W, 8 h a day
Window air conditioner$61.11900 W, 8 h a day
Refrigerator$10.18150 W, 8 h a day
Electric clothes dryer$19.103,000 W, 0.75 h a day
Electric water heater$114.574,500 W, 3 h a day
Dishwasher$7.641,200 W, 0.75 h a day
TV (55 inch LED)$4.24100 W, 5 h a day
Desktop computer$10.18150 W, 8 h a day
LED bulb (60 W equivalent)$0.389 W, 5 h a day

Rhode Island compared with nearby ranks

States with rates close to Rhode Island
RankStateRate
43rdDistrict of Columbia25.21¢
44thNew Hampshire26.60¢
45thRhode Island28.29¢
46thAlaska28.83¢
47thNew York29.90¢

See all 50 states and DC.

About these numbers

  • The rate is the EIA's average residential price for Rhode Island: all residential revenue divided by kWh sold. It includes delivery charges and fees spread over every kWh.
  • Your rate depends on your utility and plan. Divide your bill's total by the kWh used to find yours.
  • The average bill uses the average monthly use over the last 12 months at the latest rate. Bills are higher in the months you heat or cool with electricity.

Questions people ask

What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?

28.29¢ per kWh for homes in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's 55% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and the 45th lowest of the 50 states and DC.

What is the average electric bill in Rhode Island?

About $158.42 a month: the average Rhode Island home uses 560 kWh a month (12-month average), at 28.29¢ per kWh. The U.S. average is about $159.30.

How much does it cost to run a space heater in Rhode Island?

A 1,500 W space heater costs about $0.42 an hour in Rhode Island, or $101.84 a month if it runs 8 hours a day.