Electricity Cost Calculator for Rhode Island
Estimate your monthly electric bill in Rhode Island using the statewide average residential rate. This page links fixed usage scenarios, bill benchmarks, appliance calculators, and monthly kWh cost pages.
Rhode Island average rate
29.91 ¢/kWh
900 kWh estimate
$299.10
U.S. benchmark rate
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh)
+$127.74
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island average rate | 29.91 ¢/kWh |
| 900 kWh estimate | $299.10 |
| U.S. benchmark rate | 19.04 ¢/kWh |
| Difference vs U.S. (900 kWh) | +$127.74 |
Rhode Island monthly bill context
Rhode Island rate
29.91 ¢/kWh
U.S. average rate
19.04 ¢/kWh
900 kWh in Rhode Island
$299.10
Average bill benchmark (900 kWh)
$269.19
Usage scenario calculator outputs
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical usage page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $149.55 | $1794.60 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $299.10 | $3589.20 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $448.65 | $5383.80 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $598.20 | $7178.40 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Calculator-to-bill interpretation
This calculator page focuses on usage-based scenarios. The average-bill page for Rhode Island keeps usage fixed at 900 kWh to help compare states cleanly, while usage pages let you change the load profile.
Compare electricity options in Rhode Island
Compare retail electricity plans and provider options available in Rhode Island.
Track Rhode Island electricity changes
Get notified about electricity costs rate changes and savings opportunities in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island appliance calculator pages
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
- Washing Machine calculator — Model washing machine electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
- Dishwasher calculator — Model dishwasher electricity cost in Rhode Island at 29.91 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Rhode Island
- Average power price in Rhode Island — Residential rate benchmark used in scenario estimates
- Rhode Island electricity overview — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Rhode Island — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Rhode Island monthly electricity bill estimate — Bill-focused context for household usage
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Rhode Island — Household profile bill scenarios with fixed monthly kWh assumptions
- Rhode Island data profile — Machine-readable state profile and metrics
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Rhode Island — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Rhode Island — State electricity inflation analysis
- Rhode Island electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- 1,000 kWh cost in Rhode Island — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- 500 kWh cost in Rhode Island — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Electricity cost for 1,500 kWh in Rhode Island — Usage-tier estimate for the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Rhode Island — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Rhode Island — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Rhode Island — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Rhode Island — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Rhode Island — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Rhode Island — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Rhode Island — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Rhode Island
- Compare Rhode Island with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Rhode Island vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Rhode Island vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Rhode Island electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Rhode Island electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Rhode Island average electricity bill benchmark — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Rhode Island electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Rhode Island — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: March 2026. Estimates are energy-only and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees. For how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.