How Much Does 1,500 kWh Cost in Rhode Island?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,500 kWh in Rhode Island using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Rhode Island average rate
29.45 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost
$441.75
U.S. average cost
$273.60

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MetricValue
Rhode Island average rate29.45 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,500 kWh cost$441.75
U.S. average cost$273.60

Compared to U.S. average

Rhode Island (1,500 kWh)
$441.75
U.S. (1,500 kWh)
$273.60
Difference
+$168.15

1,500 kWh in Rhode Island is more expensive by $168.15 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: February 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.

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