Rhode Island Electricity Rates
Residential rate
28.30¢/kWh
+50% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#7
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$249
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $77.43 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $240.89 |
| Window AC unit | $61.94 |
| Portable AC unit | $75.71 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $103.24 |
| Heat pump water heater | $25.81 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $25.81 |
| Washing machine | $2.15 |
| Dishwasher | $11.18 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $10.32 |
| Chest freezer | $12.04 |
| Electric oven | $21.51 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Rhode Island
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.12/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Rhode Island rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.