Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Rhode Island is 29.91¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 23.44¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 17.13¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Rhode Island is about $157 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 523 kWh at a residential rate of 29.91¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

At 29.91¢ per kWh, Rhode Island's residential electricity rate is 58.8% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 46th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rhode Island has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.