Block Island Utility District electricity rates
Public power district · Rhode Island · NPCC region · ISONE
Block Island Utility District is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 1,637 homes in Rhode Island. Its residential customers pay an average of 36.97¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 106% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Block Island Utility District bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $184.85 |
| 1,000 kWh | $369.70 |
| 1,500 kWh | $554.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $739.40 |
Block Island Utility District residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2008-06-01 | $12.38 | 24.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Block Island Utility District rate history
2015–2025: -11% change in the average residential rate (43.50¢ → 38.67¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
Block Island Utility District doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Block Island Utility District's counties, customers averaged 3 hr 36 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 216 | 41 | 3,412 | 2025-05-06 |
Block Island Utility District service area
Block Island Utility District serves Washington County in Rhode Island and 1 ZIP codes.
Washington
Cities: New Shoreham
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 1,637 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 98 |
Block Island Utility District at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Generation, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 39.98¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,849,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 14,834 MWh |
| Peak demand | 6 MW summer · 2 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 0% (rest purchased) |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 1857 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Block Island Utility District's electricity rate?
Block Island Utility District residential customers pay an average of 36.97¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 26% above the Rhode Island average of 29.27¢ and 106% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Block Island Utility District electric bill?
About $144 a month. The average Block Island Utility District home uses 390 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $370.
How many customers does Block Island Utility District have?
Block Island Utility District serves 1,637 residential customers and 2,024 customers in total in Rhode Island, across 1 county.
Does Block Island Utility District offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Block Island Utility District offer net metering for solar?
Block Island Utility District had 98 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.4 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Block Island Utility District before making decisions.