Homes in Rhode Island pay an average of 29.23¢ per kWh, 59% above the national average of 18.34¢. Enter your bill to see where you stand.
Rhode Island ranks 46th cheapest of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for residential electricity. At 29.23¢/kWh, it sits 59% above the national average of 18.34¢, and prices are up 8.9% over the past year.
The typical Rhode Island household uses about 571 kWh a month and pays around $167. Among Northeast states, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland have lower rates.
Rhode Island lets households buy the electricity itself from a nonregulated power producer, while Rhode Island Energy keeps delivering power, reading meters and handling outages. The program is overseen by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.
If you've never shopped, you're on Last Resort Service from Rhode Island Energy. Despite its name, Last Resort Service is the standard supply most Rhode Island homes receive; it's the price any offer has to beat.
Some Rhode Island municipalities run aggregation programs that buy supply for residents, with an opt-out.
With a typical Rhode Island bill of about $167, supply is roughly $92 of it. A supply price 10% below your current default rate would save about $9 a month ($110 a year); delivery charges don't change.
Have your utility account number ready, compare offers on the state's list of licensed nonregulated power producers, and sign up with the supplier you choose. The supplier arranges the switch with your utility and your power isn't interrupted. Note when any fixed rate ends, because many suppliers then move you to a variable rate.
Your utility delivers the power and stays the same whichever supplier you choose. Its name is at the top of your bill.
| Utility | Main service area |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island Energy | Nearly all of Rhode Island |
Rhode Island passed its Utility Restructuring Act in 1996. Today the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission oversees the market.
The average residential rate in Rhode Island is 29.23 cents per kWh as of September 2026, 59% above the national average of 18.34¢, and about $167 a month for a typical home.
If you haven't chosen a supplier, you're on Last Resort Service from Rhode Island Energy. It's the price any supplier offer needs to beat.
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. You can compare offers on the state's list of licensed nonregulated power producers.
Some Rhode Island municipalities run aggregation programs that buy supply for residents, with an opt-out.
Averages are EIA residential revenue divided by kWh sold, September 2026. Your rate depends on your utility, plan and season. See average rates for all 50 states.