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Rhode Island Electricity Cost 2026: 26.80¢/kWh
Rhode Island residential electricity rates average 26.80 cents per kWh in 2026, +48.5% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a deregulated retail market with natural gas as the primary generation source.
State Rate
26.80
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$237
at 886 kWh
vs National
+48.5%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
45/50
YoY change +6.4%
Market Type
Deregulated
Residential customers can shop for a supplier
Primary Generation
Natural Gas
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$2,849
vs national $1,919
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 | $134 | $1,608 |
| Small house | 750 | $201 | $2,412 |
| Average household | 886 | $237 | $2,849 |
| Large house | 1200 | $322 | $3,859 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $402 | $4,824 |
Estimates use the Rhode Island state-average rate of 26.80¢/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.