Electricity cost in Rhode Island

The average residential electric rate in Rhode Island is 28.3¢ per kWh as of 2026-04 (EIA). Over the past year it peaked at 31.16¢ in 2025-10 and bottomed at 26.18¢ in 2025-07.

Monthly average rate, last 12 reported months

Month¢/kWh
2025-0529.0¢
2025-0626.84¢
2025-0726.18¢
2025-0826.52¢
2025-0928.3¢
2025-1031.16¢
2025-1130.82¢
2025-1231.15¢
2026-0130.14¢
2026-0229.45¢
2026-0329.91¢
2026-0428.3¢

Averages hide your utility's actual tariff — the calculator takes your real rate, fees, and taxes, and can model seasonal costs per appliance.

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