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Rhode Island Electricity Cost 2026: 28.30¢/kWh
Rhode Island residential electricity rates average 28.30 cents per kWh in 2026, +50.3% vs the 18.83¢ US national average. The state operates a deregulated retail market with natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
28.30
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$244
at 863 kWh
vs National
+50.3%
national avg 18.83¢
Rank (cheapest first)
44/50
YoY change -2.0%
Market Type
Deregulated
Residential customers can shop for a supplier
Primary Generation
Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$2,931
vs national $1,950
Rhode Island electricity market
Deregulated state. Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid Rhode Island) handles delivery; residential customers can shop for supply via the RI PUC. Rates run high due to New England gas-pipeline constraints.
Where Rhode Island residents save
Active shopping can save 5-15% on supply. The state-run National Grid Energy Efficiency programs offer heat-pump, weatherization, and HVAC rebates. Community Power Aggregation is in early stages.
Primary utilities
- Rhode Island Energy
- Pascoag Utility District
- RI PUC
Official Rhode Island supplier comparison tool
Rhode Island runs an official, vendor-neutral supplier comparison portal. Use it to see all licensed retail suppliers serving your ZIP code, compare per-kWh supply rates, and check contract terms before signing up.
RI PUC →Rhode Island bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $142 | $1,698 |
| Small house | 750 | $212 | $2,547 |
| Average household | 863 | $244 | $2,931 |
| Large house | 1200 | $340 | $4,075 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $425 | $5,094 |
Estimates use the Rhode Island state-average rate of 28.30¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.