Household Electricity Usage in Rhode Island
A typical home in Rhode Island uses about 730 kWh of electricity a month. At the state's average rate of 28.29 ¢/kWh, that's about $206.52 a month.
Rhode Island modeled monthly usage
730 kWh
Rhode Island modeled annual usage
8,760 kWh
U.S. monthly benchmark
899 kWh
Rhode Island average rate
28.29 ¢/kWh
Modeled monthly cost
$206.52
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island modeled monthly usage | 730 kWh |
| Rhode Island modeled annual usage | 8,760 kWh |
| U.S. monthly benchmark | 899 kWh |
| Rhode Island average rate | 28.29 ¢/kWh |
| Modeled monthly cost | $206.52 |
Does a Rhode Island home use more electricity than average?
Rhode Island monthly usage
730 kWh
U.S. monthly usage
899 kWh
Rhode Island rate
28.29 ¢/kWh
U.S. benchmark rate
18.31 ¢/kWh
A typical home in Rhode Island uses about 730 kWh a month, about 18.8% below the typical U.S. home of 899 kWh. At 28.29 ¢/kWh, that works out to about $206.52 a month.
Usage-to-cost scenarios in Rhode Island
| Monthly usage | Estimated monthly cost | Estimated annual cost | Canonical cost page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $141.45 | $1697.40 | Open 500 kWh page |
| 1,000 kWh | $282.90 | $3394.80 | Open 1,000 kWh page |
| 1,500 kWh | $424.35 | $5092.20 | Open 1,500 kWh page |
| 2,000 kWh | $565.80 | $6789.60 | Open 2,000 kWh page |
Connected electricity tools
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average monthly electricity usage in Rhode Island?
- A typical Rhode Island household uses about 730 kWh of electricity per month. At the state's average rate of 28.29 ¢/kWh, that works out to roughly $206.52 a month.
- How many kWh does the average Rhode Island home use per year?
- The average Rhode Island home uses roughly 8,760 kWh of electricity per year, based on modeled monthly usage of about 730 kWh.
- Does the average home in Rhode Island use more electricity than the U.S. average?
- A typical Rhode Island home uses about 169 kWh less per month than the U.S. benchmark of 899 kWh (730 kWh vs 899 kWh).
See your exact bill in Rhode Island
Set your own usage to match your home — fees included. Then compare the retail plans available in Rhode Island.
Know when Rhode Island rates change
Rhode Island rates move with each monthly EIA update. Get an email when electricity costs in Rhode Island gets cheaper — or more expensive.
Rhode Island appliance calculator examples
- Refrigerator calculator — Model refrigerator electricity cost in Rhode Island at 28.29 ¢/kWh.
- Space Heater calculator — Model space heater electricity cost in Rhode Island at 28.29 ¢/kWh.
- Window AC calculator — Model window ac electricity cost in Rhode Island at 28.29 ¢/kWh.
- Portable AC calculator — Model portable ac electricity cost in Rhode Island at 28.29 ¢/kWh.
- Central AC calculator — Model central ac electricity cost in Rhode Island at 28.29 ¢/kWh.
- Clothes Dryer calculator — Model clothes dryer electricity cost in Rhode Island at 28.29 ¢/kWh.
State cost and bill pathways for Rhode Island
- Average power price in Rhode Island — What a kWh of electricity costs in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island electricity rates — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Rhode Island — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Rhode Island average electric bill — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Rhode Island — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
- 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
- 750 kWh cost in Rhode Island — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 800 kWh cost in Rhode Island — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 600 kWh cost in Rhode Island — Cost for this usage amount in 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
- Average electric bill in Rhode Island — 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: July 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.