Average electric bill in Rhode Island
A typical Rhode Island home paid about $165.53 a month for electricity in 2025, $1,986.40 for the year, using 562 kWh a month at 29.46 cents per kWh.
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- Typical bill 2025
- $165.53 a month$1,986.40 a year, energy only
- Rank by bill
- 9 of 51+9% on the U.S. typical
- Average use
- 562 kWh a month48 of 51; -36% on the U.S.
- Home price 2025
- 29.46 ¢/kWh4 of 51; +70% on the U.S.
- Costliest month
- Jul $213.20814 kWh at 26.18 ¢
- Cheapest month
- May $130.82451 kWh at 29.00 ¢
- Summer to winter swing
- 63%costliest month over cheapest
- Typical bill, Jan to Jul 2026
- $167.18 a month-1.5% on the same months of 2025
- Share of median income
- 2.30%23 of 51; median household income $86,372
- Typical bill 2023 to 2025
- +10.4%$149.90 to $165.53 a month
- Typical business bill 2025
- $1,095.84 a month23.46 ¢/kWh
- Gap to the lowest bill
- $66.94 a monthlowest is New Mexico at $98.59
Rhode Island charts
Typical monthly bill, Rhode Island
$130.82 in May to $213.20 in Jul.
Typical monthly bill, Rhode Island: 12 rows
| Month | 2025 | 2026 to Jul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 208 | 191 |
| Feb | 182 | 171 |
| Mar | 169 | 156 |
| Apr | 132 | 145 |
| May | 131 | 148 |
| Jun | 153 | 142 |
| Jul | 213 | 217 |
| Aug | 198 | No data |
| Sep | 135 | No data |
| Oct | 137 | No data |
| Nov | 140 | No data |
| Dec | 188 | No data |
12 rows from EIA retail sales.
CSVRhode Island and the states next to it in rank
$165.53 a month, rank 9 of 51.
Rhode Island, Typical monthly bill, Rhode Island against others, 2025: EIA retail sales.
CSVBill by use level
| Use | Rhode Island a month | Rhode Island a year | U.S. a month | Gap to U.S. in Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 kWh, 0.25x the Rhode Island average | $41.24 | $494.93 | $24.22 | +$17 |
| 280 kWh, 0.5x the Rhode Island average | $82.49 | $989.86 | $48.44 | +$34 |
| 420 kWh, 0.75x the Rhode Island average | $123.73 | $1,484.78 | $72.66 | +$51 |
| 560 kWh, 1x the Rhode Island average | $164.98 | $1,979.71 | $96.88 | +$68 |
| 700 kWh, 1.25x the Rhode Island average | $206.22 | $2,474.64 | $121.10 | +$85 |
| 840 kWh, 1.5x the Rhode Island average | $247.46 | $2,969.57 | $145.32 | +$102 |
| 1,120 kWh, 2x the Rhode Island average | $329.95 | $3,959.42 | $193.76 | +$136 |
| 1,690 kWh, 3x the Rhode Island average | $497.87 | $5,974.49 | $292.37 | +$206 |
Rhode Island month by month in 2025
| Month | Rhode Island kWh per account | Rhode Island price ¢/kWh | Rhode Island typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 656 | 31.66 | $207.59 |
| Feb | 547 | 33.29 | $182.18 |
| Mar | 524 | 32.30 | $169.29 |
| Apr | 456 | 28.89 | $131.86 |
| May | 451 | 29.00 | $130.82 |
| Jun | 572 | 26.84 | $153.47 |
| Jul | 814 | 26.18 | $213.20 |
| Aug | 746 | 26.52 | $197.88 |
| Sep | 478 | 28.30 | $135.34 |
| Oct | 438 | 31.16 | $136.60 |
| Nov | 455 | 30.82 | $140.20 |
| Dec | 603 | 31.15 | $187.97 |
Rhode Island typical bill over the years
| Year | Rhode Island bill a month | Rhode Island a year | Rhode Island kWh per account | Rhode Island price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149.90 | $1,798.85 | 555 | 27.02 |
| 2024 | $162.42 | $1,949.06 | 566 | 28.65 |
| 2025 | $165.53 | $1,986.40 | 562 | 29.46 |
Rhode Island in 2026 so far
| Month | Rhode Island kWh per account | Rhode Island price ¢/kWh | Rhode Island typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 633 | 30.14 | $190.78 |
| Feb 2026 | 581 | 29.45 | $171.14 |
| Mar 2026 | 523 | 29.91 | $156.49 |
| Apr 2026 | 513 | 28.30 | $145.22 |
| May 2026 | 503 | 29.46 | $148.19 |
| Jun 2026 | 485 | 29.23 | $141.63 |
| Jul 2026 | 766 | 28.29 | $216.83 |
Business and industry in Rhode Island
| Customer type | Rhode Island bill a month, 2025 | Rhode Island kWh per account | Rhode Island price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $1,095.84 | 4,669 | 23.46 |
| Industry | $6,631.43 | 30,471 | 21.74 |
Rhode Island bill next to income
Rhode Island: 2.30% of median household income, rank 23; the four states closest to it:
| State near Rhode Island | Median income | Bill a year | Share of income, near Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $82,855 | $1,915.26 | 2.31% |
| South Dakota | $72,421 | $1,613.62 | 2.23% |
| New York | $84,578 | $1,855.69 | 2.19% |
| Maryland | $101,652 | $2,216.96 | 2.18% |
Weather and the bill
Rhode Island homes used the most power in Jul 2025 (814 kWh per account) and the least in Oct (438 kWh). Degree-days (heating plus cooling) peaked in Jan (1,159). Across the 12 months, use and degree-days have a correlation of 0.05. 2025 had 5,655 heating and 633 cooling degree-days, 10% below and 57% above the 1991 to 2020 normals (6,308 and 404).
Rhode Island degree-days by year
Heating and cooling degree-days, Rhode Island, 2015 to 2025: 11 rows
| Rhode Island year | Heating (HDD) | Cooling (CDD) | Normal HDD | Normal CDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5880 | 640 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2016 | 5354 | 721 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2017 | 5428 | 531 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2018 | 5639 | 761 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2019 | 5841 | 624 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2020 | 5184 | 756 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2021 | 5220 | 708 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2022 | 5413 | 731 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2023 | 5077 | 566 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2024 | 5246 | 633 | 6308 | 404 |
| 2025 | 5655 | 633 | 6308 | 404 |
NOAA nClimDiv degree-days for Rhode Island, 2015 to 2025, pulled 2 Oct 2026.
CSVRhode Island, 2025 by month: 12 rows
| Month | kWh per account | Price ¢/kWh | Typical bill | HDD 2025 | CDD 2025 | HDD normal | CDD normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 656 | 31.66 | $208 | 1,159 | 0 | 1,171 | 0 |
| Feb | 547 | 33.29 | $182 | 977 | 0 | 1,038 | 0 |
| Mar | 524 | 32.30 | $169 | 704 | 0 | 894 | 0 |
| Apr | 456 | 28.89 | $132 | 453 | 0 | 572 | 0 |
| May | 451 | 29.00 | $131 | 192 | 12 | 279 | 4 |
| Jun | 572 | 26.84 | $153 | 10 | 136 | 60 | 55 |
| Jul | 814 | 26.18 | $213 | 0 | 307 | 7 | 176 |
| Aug | 746 | 26.52 | $198 | 20 | 123 | 21 | 142 |
| Sep | 478 | 28.30 | $135 | 61 | 55 | 113 | 27 |
| Oct | 438 | 31.16 | $137 | 329 | 0 | 407 | 0 |
| Nov | 455 | 30.82 | $140 | 687 | 0 | 698 | 0 |
| Dec | 603 | 31.15 | $188 | 1,063 | 0 | 1,048 | 0 |
EIA retail sales and NOAA nClimDiv for Rhode Island, 2025 by month.
CSVAnalyst note
A typical Rhode Island home account paid about $165.53 a month for energy in 2025, $1,986.40 over the year, which ranks 9 of 51 states, 9% above the U.S. typical bill. Rhode Island homes used 562 kWh a month (48 of 51, 36% under the U.S.) at 29.46 cents (4 of 51, 70% over), so the bill reflects a high price. The year swings from $130.82 in May to $213.20 in July, a 63% gap, driven by use of 451 against 814 kWh. So far in 2026 the typical bill is $167.18 a month, -1.5% on the same months of 2025. Business accounts paid about $1,095.84 a month at 23.46 cents, 6.6 times a home bill. Over a year that is 2.30% of the $86,372 median household income, 23 of 51 states. The typical bill was $149.90 a month in 2023, $162.42 in 2024 and $165.53 in 2025, +10.4% in two years, with use per account at 555, 566 and 562 kWh.
Rhode Island: states with a similar bill
| State | Typical bill, near Rhode Island | kWh a month | Price ¢/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $165.35 | 1,073 | 15.41 |
| Mississippi | $166.01 | 1,183 | 14.03 |
| Florida | $167.50 | 1,099 | 15.24 |
| Virginia | $163.07 | 1,067 | 15.28 |
Questions on the Rhode Island bill
What is the average electric bill in Rhode Island?
Energy only: about $165.53 a month in 2025, or $1,986.40 a year.
How much electricity does a Rhode Island home use?
Rank 48 of 51: 562 kWh a month in 2025, -36% on the U.S.
What month is the electric bill highest in Rhode Island?
July at $213.20; the lowest is May at $130.82.
Is the average electric bill in Rhode Island above the national average?
Above, by $13.67 a month or 9%.
How much does 1,000 kWh cost in Rhode Island?
$294.60 at 29.46 cents per kWh, the 2025 average.
How far is Rhode Island from the state with the lowest bill?
$66.94 a month: the lowest typical bill, $98.59 in New Mexico, against $165.53 here.
What share of income goes to electricity in Rhode Island?
2.30% of the $86,372 median household income, 23 of 51 states.
How much did the typical Rhode Island bill change since 2023?
$149.90 a month in 2023, $165.53 in 2025, +10.4%.
What does a Rhode Island business pay a month for electricity?
$1,095.84 for a typical commercial account, at 23.46 cents per kWh in 2025.
Is the Rhode Island bill rising in 2026?
$167.18 a month so far, -1.5% on the same months of 2025.
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