Rhode Island Electricity Rates

29.91¢

per kWh (avg residential)

$269

est. monthly bill at 900 kWh

High

rate tier

+0.46¢ (+1.56%)

month-over-month change

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

Rhode Island's average residential electricity price is 29.91¢/kWh for the latest complete EIA reporting month (March 2026). This places Rhode Island in the high rate tier compared with other states. At 900 kWh of monthly usage, the estimated energy-only charge is about $269.19.

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Est. energy charge: $269.19

Note: this is energy-only (doesn’t include delivery fees, taxes, etc.).

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Value Score™ (Moderate)

157

Price Index™ (Above National Average)

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Similar-priced states

Massachusetts — 30.21¢/kWh
Connecticut — 30.47¢/kWh
New York — 28.55¢/kWh
Maine — 28.32¢/kWh
Alaska — 27.17¢/kWh

Northeast region

Connecticut — 30.47¢/kWh
Maine — 28.32¢/kWh
Massachusetts — 30.21¢/kWh
New Hampshire — 26.92¢/kWh
New Jersey — 23.49¢/kWh
New York — 28.55¢/kWh
Pennsylvania — 20.92¢/kWh
Vermont — 24.11¢/kWh

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FAQ

What is the average residential electricity price in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 29.91¢/kWh (updated March 2026).

How is the bill estimate calculated?

The estimate uses: kWh * (29.91¢/kWh) / 100. It is an energy-only estimate.

Does the estimate include delivery fees and taxes?

No. It excludes delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

More about electricity in Rhode Island

Why prices vary by state · Common questions · 1,000 kWh bill · 1,500 kWh bill

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 are energy-only and exclude delivery fees, taxes, fixed charges, and other utility fees.

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