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
Rhode Island
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.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026.
The side-by-side above pulls the the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles data for both Connecticut and Rhode Island. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for Connecticut versus Rhode Island, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the EIA Open Data API and State Electricity Profiles captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.