Average Electric Bill in Rhode Island (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Rhode Island is $162.40 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 14% above the U.S. average, #7 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 567 kWh used per month at Rhode Island's rate of 28.6¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$162.40
#7 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
567 kWh
per residential customer
28.6¢/kWh
14% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Rhode Island by home size
Priced at Rhode Island's 28.6¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Rhode Island's own average household use of 567 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 329 kWh | $94.26 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 493 kWh | $141.24 |
| Small house | 591 kWh | $169.32 |
| Large house | 920 kWh | $263.58 |
| Rhode Island average | 567 kWh | $162.40 |
Estimate your Rhode Island electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Rhode Island
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.