Rhode Island Electricity Rates & Prices

28.29¢
per kWh (avg residential)
$255
est. monthly bill at 900 kWh
High
rate tier
-0.94¢ (-3.22%)
month-over-month change
#7 of 51
highest rate, states and DC
+8.1%
12-month change

The typical Rhode Island home pays about 28.29¢ per kilowatt-hour — roughly $255 a month at average usage. The figures here reflect the latest EIA reporting and show how Rhode Island electricity prices compare to the national average, plus what's pushing them up or down.

Data status: freshDataset last updated Sep 28, 2026 (UTC). The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly state data with a reporting lag, so the rates above reflect July 2026 activity. · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Methodology

Rhode Island's average residential electricity price is 28.29¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (July 2026). This places Rhode Island in the high rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated electricity bill is about $254.61 at the all-in average rate.

How Rhode Island compares nationally

Low <15¢Medium 15–22¢High >22¢U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh
US electricity rates by stateHighest: Hawaii at 48¢/kWh. Lowest: Louisiana at 12.72¢/kWh. U.S. average: 18.31¢/kWh.Alabama: 16.4¢/kWh — 10% below the U.S. averageAlaska: 28.83¢/kWh — 57% above the U.S. averageArizona: 15.38¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageArkansas: 14.33¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageCalifornia: 33.61¢/kWh — 84% above the U.S. averageColorado: 17¢/kWh — 7% below the U.S. averageConnecticut: 24.16¢/kWh — 32% above the U.S. averageDelaware: 18.48¢/kWh — 1% above the U.S. averageDistrict of Columbia: 25.21¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageFlorida: 15.03¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageGeorgia: 16.27¢/kWh — 11% below the U.S. averageHawaii: 48¢/kWh — 162% above the U.S. averageIdaho: 13.73¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageIllinois: 19.22¢/kWh — 5% above the U.S. averageIndiana: 16.73¢/kWh — 9% below the U.S. averageIowa: 15.99¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageKansas: 15.27¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageKentucky: 13.81¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageLouisiana: 12.72¢/kWh — 31% below the U.S. averageMaine: 32.41¢/kWh — 77% above the U.S. averageMaryland: 21.41¢/kWh — 17% above the U.S. averageMassachusetts: 30.49¢/kWh — 67% above the U.S. averageMichigan: 23.05¢/kWh — 26% above the U.S. averageMinnesota: 17.45¢/kWh — 5% below the U.S. averageMississippi: 14.54¢/kWh — 21% below the U.S. averageMissouri: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageMontana: 14.99¢/kWh — 18% below the U.S. averageNebraska: 13.78¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageNevada: 12.77¢/kWh — 30% below the U.S. averageNew Hampshire: 26.6¢/kWh — 45% above the U.S. averageNew Jersey: 25.19¢/kWh — 38% above the U.S. averageNew Mexico: 16.09¢/kWh — 12% below the U.S. averageNew York: 29.9¢/kWh — 63% above the U.S. averageNorth Carolina: 15.16¢/kWh — 17% below the U.S. averageNorth Dakota: 13.41¢/kWh — 27% below the U.S. averageOhio: 19.45¢/kWh — 6% above the U.S. averageOklahoma: 14.35¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageOregon: 15.97¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averagePennsylvania: 21.72¢/kWh — 19% above the U.S. averageSouth Carolina: 15.47¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageSouth Dakota: 15.37¢/kWh — 16% below the U.S. averageTennessee: 13.71¢/kWh — 25% below the U.S. averageTexas: 15.88¢/kWh — 13% below the U.S. averageUtah: 13.12¢/kWh — 28% below the U.S. averageVermont: 23.75¢/kWh — 30% above the U.S. averageVirginia: 17.55¢/kWh — 4% below the U.S. averageWashington: 14.71¢/kWh — 20% below the U.S. averageWest Virginia: 15.78¢/kWh — 14% below the U.S. averageWisconsin: 19.06¢/kWh — 4% above the U.S. averageWyoming: 14.36¢/kWh — 22% below the U.S. averageRhode Island: 28.29¢/kWh — 55% above the U.S. averageALAKAZARCACOCTDEDCFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWY
At 28.29¢/kWh, Rhode Island is about 55% above the U.S. average. Green is cheaper, red is costlier — hover any state to compare.

Rhode Island electricity prices, last 12 months

From August 2025 to July 2026, the average residential rate moved +1.77¢/kWh. Monthly figures are EIA state averages; the change column is versus the prior month.

MonthAvg rate (¢/kWh)Change
July 202628.29−0.94¢
June 202629.23−0.23¢
May 202629.46+1.16¢
April 202628.30−1.61¢
March 202629.91+0.46¢
February 202629.45−0.69¢
January 202630.14−1.01¢
December 202531.15+0.33¢
November 202530.82−0.34¢
October 202531.16+2.86¢
September 202528.30+1.78¢
August 202526.52+0.34¢

Rhode Island electricity price history has the full monthly record and year-over-year comparisons.

Rhode Island rates have risen 37.9% over the past five years. The year-by-year record, with the change for each year, is on Rhode Island electricity price history: up 37.9% in 5 years.

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Est. Rhode Island electricity cost: $254.61

Fees are already included: this uses the all-in average rate — energy, delivery, and utility fees together, not just the electricity. See what's inside the all-in rate.

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Choosing a supplier in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a competitive retail electricity market. The regulated utility still owns the wires and delivers the power, but the supply portion of the bill can come from the utility's regulated default rate — called Last Resort Service in Rhode Island — or from a licensed third-party supplier. The EIA average above blends both, so an individual bill can sit above or below it depending on the supply contract.

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Value Score™ (Moderate)
155
Price Index™ (Above National Average)

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FAQ

What are Rhode Island electricity rates right now?

Rhode Island electricity rates average 28.29¢/kWh for residential customers (EIA, July 2026), the #7 highest of 51 states and DC. At 900 kWh a month that is about $255 on Rhode Island's all-in average rate.

What is the average residential electricity price in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.29¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026).

How is the Rhode Island bill estimate calculated?

Monthly kWh × 28.29¢/kWh ÷ 100, using Rhode Island's EIA all-in average residential rate (delivery included).

Does the Rhode Island rate include delivery fees and taxes?

Yes for delivery and utility fees: Rhode Island's all-in rate of 28.29¢/kWh already includes delivery (T&D), fixed charges, and other utility fees. Locally billed taxes vary by area and utility within Rhode Island.

Is electricity in Rhode Island cheaper than the U.S. average?

At 28.29¢/kWh, Rhode Island is 55% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh — the EIA's U.S.-total residential price — which places Rhode Island in the high rate tier.

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Methodology & data

Average residential electricity price in cents per kWh from the published state-level dataset. Values are used as a reference benchmark for comparison and estimation.

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.

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