Rhode Island
vsMassachusetts
Side-by-side comparison of electricity costs, generation mix, and renewable energy data.
| Rhode Island | Metric | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| 29.46¢/kWh | Residential | 30.48¢/kWh |
| 23.46¢/kWh | Commercial | 23.08¢/kWh |
| 21.74¢/kWh | Industrial | 19.35¢/kWh |
| #48 | Price Rank | #49 |
| 10.0% | Renewable % | 19.6% |
Generation Mix
Rhode Island
Gas
89.9%Wind
1.8%Solar
6.1%Massachusetts
Gas
77.5%Hydro
4.2%Wind
0.8%Solar
10.2%Frequently Asked Questions
Rhode Island has cheaper residential electricity at 29.46¢/kWh. The difference is 1.02¢/kWh between the two states. Rhode Island ranks #48 and Massachusetts ranks #49 cheapest among all states.
Rhode Island gets 10.0% of electricity from renewables, while Massachusetts gets 19.6%. Massachusetts leads in renewable energy adoption.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.