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Electricity Cost in Rhode Island

The residential electricity rate in Rhode Island is 29.46¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh), ranking #48 cheapest among all 51 US states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh, making Rhode Island 64% above average.

29.46¢

Residential

#48

Price Rank

10.0%

Renewable

Residential Rate29.46¢/kWh
Commercial Rate23.46¢/kWh
Industrial Rate21.74¢/kWh
US Average (Residential)17.92¢/kWh
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.