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Rhode Island — Electricity Costs & Energy Profile

Rhode Island residential electricity costs 29.46¢/kWh, ranking #48 cheapest among all states.

29.46¢

Residential Rate

#48

Price Rank (Cheapest)

Renewable Energy

23.46¢

Commercial Rate

Electricity Rates

Residential29.46¢/kWh
Commercial23.46¢/kWh
Industrial21.74¢/kWh
National Average (Residential)17.92¢/kWh

Frequently Asked Questions

The residential electricity rate in Rhode Island is 29.46¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #48 cheapest among all states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh.

Renewable energy generation data for Rhode Island is available in our detailed state profile.

Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.