28.29¢ per kWh in Rhode Island (July 2026)
That is about $0.28 for each kilowatt-hour (kWh), the unit on your electric bill (100¢ = $1). Average residential price reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration; recent months are preliminary.
- 55% above the U.S. average of 18.31¢.
- Ranks 7 of 51 (1 = most expensive), counting the 50 states and D.C.
- 44 states (or D.C.) have cheaper home electricity than Rhode Island.
- +8.1% compared with July 2025 (26.18¢).
What it costs to run a device in Rhode Island
Find the wattage on the device's label or in its manual, then read across. Cost = watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × price per kWh.
| Wattage | Per hour | 8 h/day, 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| 10 W | $0.003 | $0.68 |
| 60 W | $0.017 | $4.07 |
| 100 W | $0.028 | $6.79 |
| 500 W | $0.14 | $33.95 |
| 1,000 W | $0.28 | $67.90 |
| 1,500 W | $0.42 | $101.84 |
| 5,000 W | $1.41 | $339.48 |
Monthly use at this average price
| Monthly use | Cost |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $141.45 |
| 750 kWh | $212.18 |
| 1,000 kWh | $282.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $424.35 |
Your bill depends on your utility's rate plan, fixed monthly charges, time-of-use pricing and taxes. The average price is total residential revenue divided by electricity sold, so it is a guide, not your exact rate. Check your bill for your price per kWh.
Calculate a specific appliance
Sources and method
- Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers by End-Use Sector, by State, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Residential sector, cents per kilowatthour. Recent months are preliminary EIA estimates and may be revised.
Data last checked: October 4, 2026.