How Much Does 1,000 kWh Cost in Rhode Island?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,000 kWh in Rhode Island using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Rhode Island average rate
28.42 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost
$284.20
U.S. average cost
$175.70

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MetricValue
Rhode Island average rate28.42 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost$284.20
U.S. average cost$175.70

Compared to U.S. average

Rhode Island (1,000 kWh)
$284.20
U.S. (1,000 kWh)
$175.70
Difference
+$108.50

1,000 kWh in Rhode Island is more expensive by $108.50 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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