Electricity rates in Rhode Island
Updated 2026-10-21 with EIA data through July 2026
Homes in Rhode Island paid an average of 29.27¢ per kWh over the last 12 months, up from 18.62¢ in 2016. Businesses paid 23.52¢ and industry 21.63¢. Electricity is deregulated here, so you can shop for a supplier.
What things cost to run in Rhode Island
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Rhode Island electricity price trend
Annual average residential price, 2010–2025. Since 2016, prices have risen +58%.
Choosing a provider in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Energy customers can choose a competitive supplier.
Competitive suppliers in Rhode Island charged homes an average of 14.25¢/kWh for supply in 2025, before the utility's delivery charges (delivery-only customers paid about 16.18¢/kWh on average). Compare a supplier's offer with your utility's default "price to compare" on your bill.
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Electric utilities in Rhode Island
3 utilities serve homes in Rhode Island. Rates are average residential revenue per kWh, so they include fixed charges. Click a utility for rate plans, outage history and its service map.
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| Utility | Type | Homes served | Rate | Avg bill | Outage min/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co. | Investor-owned | 339K | 29.18¢ | $164 | 183 |
| Clear River Electric and Water District | Municipal | 4,388 | 18.10¢ | $126 | — |
| Block Island Utility District | Public power district | 1,637 | 36.97¢ | $144 | — |
Retail electricity providers in Rhode Island
| Provider | Homes | Supply rate |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy Services | 83K | 13.25¢ |
| SmartEnergy Holdings | 7,629 | 16.82¢ |
| Town Square Energy | 7,088 | 17.62¢ |
| Clearview Electric | 5,787 | 22.74¢ |
| Think Energy | 2,420 | 12.64¢ |
| North American Power and Gas | 2,147 | 16.91¢ |
| Direct Energy Services | 1,624 | 15.25¢ |
| First Point Power | 1,492 | 12.78¢ |
| Discount Power | 1,366 | 22.02¢ |
| Nordic Energy Services | 1,269 | 15.36¢ |
| Ambit Energy Holdings | 609 | 15.01¢ |
| Archer Energy | 401 | 13.69¢ |
| National Gas & Electric | 234 | 15.57¢ |
| XOOM Energy Rhode Island | 223 | 15.93¢ |
| Hampshire Power Corporation | 46 | 11.01¢ |
| Major Energy Electric Services | 37 | 16.74¢ |
| Constellation NewEnergy | 0 | — |
| Champion Energy Services | 0 | — |
| MP2 Energy | 0 | — |
| Calpine Energy Solutions | 0 | — |
| Direct Energy Business | 0 | — |
| ENGIE Resources | 0 | — |
| Freedom Energy | 0 | — |
| Devonshire Energy | 0 | — |
| SmartestEnergy US | 0 | — |
| BP Energy Retail | 0 | — |
Average revenue per kWh from residential customers in 2025 (EIA-861), adjusted to current state trend.
Rhode Island vs. neighboring states
Energy costs at a glance
| Natural gas (homes) | $2.11/therm |
| Gasoline (regular) | $4.25/gal |
| Driving cost: EV vs. gas | 9.1¢ vs. 15¢/mi |
| Solar output (1 kW, Providence) | 1,294 kWh/yr |
| Avg. outage time (2025) | 3 hr 3 min/yr |
| Commercial rate | 23.52¢ |
| Industrial rate | 21.63¢ |
What appliances cost to run in Rhode Island
| Appliance | Per month | Per year | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space heater | $48.27 | $241 | +$93 |
| Central air conditioner | $168 | $842 | +$324 |
| Refrigerator | $12.20 | $146 | +$56 |
| Electric car | $109 | $1,305 | +$503 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $20.07 | $241 | +$93 |
| Electric water heater | $110 | $1,317 | +$508 |
| Hot tub | $73.17 | $878 | +$338 |
| TV | $3.65 | $44 | +$17 |
| Pool pump (single-speed) | $121 | $606 | +$233 |
| Heat pump | $299 | $1,497 | +$577 |
Electricity rates by city in Rhode Island
- Providence
- Warwick
- Cranston
- Pawtucket
- East Providence
- Woonsocket
- Coventry
- Cumberland
- North Providence
- South Kingstown
- West Warwick
- Johnston
- North Kingstown
- Newport
- Bristol
- Smithfield
- Lincoln
- Central Falls
- Westerly
- Portsmouth
- Middletown
- Barrington
- Narragansett
- East Greenwich
- Newport East
- Valley Falls
- Warren
- North Smithfield
- North Scituate
- Greenville
- Wakefield-Peacedale
- Charlestown
- Hopkinton
- Cumberland Hill
- Tiverton
- Kingston
- Exeter
- West Greenwich
- Jamestown
- Foster
- Pascoag
- Narragansett Pier
- Chepachet
- Hope Valley
- Harrisville
- Ashaway
- Bradford
- Melville
- New Shoreham
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?
The average residential rate in Rhode Island was 29.27¢ per kWh over the 12 months ending July 2026. That is 63% above the U.S. average of 17.99¢. In July 2026 alone it was 28.29¢, +8.1% from a year earlier.
What is the average electric bill in Rhode Island?
About $164 a month. The average Rhode Island home uses 562 kWh a month (EIA 2025), and we priced that at the current average rate. Bills vary with your utility, home size, heating type and season.
Is electricity expensive in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island ranks 47th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus DC) for residential electricity. That puts it among the most expensive states.
Can I choose my electricity provider in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island Energy customers can choose a competitive supplier. The state's official comparison site is ripuc.ri.gov.
Which electric company is cheapest in Rhode Island?
Among utilities with at least 1,000 residential customers, Clear River Electric and Water District has the lowest average rate at 18.10¢/kWh. The highest is Block Island Utility District at 36.97¢. Most homes can't switch utilities, since your address determines which one serves you.
How reliable is the power grid in Rhode Island?
In 2025, the average Rhode Island customer was without power for 3 hr 3 min (SAIDI, including major storms) across about 1.0 outages. Excluding major event days it was 60 min. Figures are customer-weighted across utilities that report to EIA.
Sources: EIA-861M monthly sales and revenue (through July 2026), EIA-861 2025 utility data, EIA fuel prices, NREL PVWatts. Methodology.