Connecticut
vsRhode Island
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Connecticut | Metric | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| 29.38¢/kWh | Residential | 29.46¢/kWh |
| 23.11¢/kWh | Commercial | 23.46¢/kWh |
| 18.35¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.74¢/kWh |
| #47 | Price Rank | #48 |
| 3.1% | Renewable % | 10.0% |
Generation Mix
Connecticut
Gas
58.2%Nuclear
37.7%Hydro
0.8%Solar
1.1%Rhode Island
Gas
89.9%Wind
1.8%Solar
6.1%Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut has cheaper residential electricity at 29.38¢/kWh. The difference is 0.08¢/kWh between the two states. Connecticut ranks #47 and Rhode Island ranks #48 cheapest among all states.
Connecticut gets 3.1% of electricity from renewables, while Rhode Island gets 10.0%. Rhode Island leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.