Rhode Island
vsCalifornia
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Rhode Island | Metric | California |
|---|---|---|
| 29.46¢/kWh | Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| 23.46¢/kWh | Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| 21.74¢/kWh | Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| #48 | Price Rank | #50 |
| 10.0% | Renewable % | 50.8% |
Generation Mix
Rhode Island
Gas
89.9%Wind
1.8%Solar
6.1%California
Coal
0.1%Gas
40.5%Nuclear
8.6%Hydro
13.8%Wind
7.3%Solar
22.6%Frequently Asked Questions
Rhode Island has cheaper residential electricity at 29.46¢/kWh. The difference is 3.08¢/kWh between the two states. Rhode Island ranks #48 and California ranks #50 cheapest among all states.
Rhode Island gets 10.0% of electricity from renewables, while California gets 50.8%. California leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.