Electricity rates · July 2026
Electricity rates in Rhode Island
Homes in Rhode Island paid an average of 28.29¢ per kWh in July 2026 — well above the U.S. average of 18.31¢ and up 8.1% from a year earlier. It ranks #7 of 51 (50 states and D.C.), from most to least expensive.
- Residential price per kWh
- 28.29¢
- U.S. 18.31¢
- Commercial price per kWh
- 23.43¢
- U.S. 14.53¢
- Industrial price per kWh
- 22.86¢
- U.S. 9.77¢
- All sectors price per kWh
- 25.65¢
- U.S. 14.99¢
What electricity costs per month in Rhode Island
Cost at the state average residential price, which includes taxes and fees. Your utility's rates may differ. Try your own kWh.
| Monthly use | Rhode Island | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $141 | $92 |
| 900 kWh | $255 | $165 |
| 1,200 kWh | $339 | $220 |
| 1,500 kWh | $424 | $275 |
Rhode Island vs. the New England region
Residential price per kWh, July 2026, and change from a year earlier.
| Area | Price | vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 28.29¢ | +8.1% |
| New England average | 28.00¢ | +0.4% |
| Maine | 32.41¢ | +15.8% |
| Massachusetts | 30.49¢ | +1.4% |
| New Hampshire | 26.60¢ | +16.7% |
| Connecticut | 24.16¢ | -12.5% |
| Vermont | 23.75¢ | +7.3% |
Could solar cut your Rhode Island bill?
At 28.29¢/kWh, our example 7 kW system pays back in 7.9 years and saves $2,562 in year one.
Common questions
What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?
28.29¢ per kWh for residential customers in July 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is well above the national average of 18.31¢. Your own rate depends on your utility and plan.
How much does 1,000 kWh of electricity cost in Rhode Island?
At the state average of 28.29¢/kWh, 1,000 kWh of energy costs about $283. That average already includes taxes and fees spread across all kWh sold; your own cost depends on your utility's rates and how much you use.
Are electricity prices in Rhode Island going up?
The July 2026 average was up 8.1% from the same month a year earlier (26.18¢). Recent EIA months are preliminary and can be revised.
Is solar worth it in Rhode Island at these prices?
For our example 7 kW system on a 10,500 kWh/yr home with full net metering, payback in Rhode Island is 7.9 years at today's average price. It depends heavily on your rate, roof and how your utility credits exports — see the state solar page for details.
Electricity rates in other states
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price of electricity to ultimate customers), July 2026. Recent months are preliminary. Monthly cost examples multiply the average price by usage; EIA derives the average by dividing utility revenue (including taxes and fees) by kWh sold.
