28.29¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ Rhode Island / RI · Jul 2026 ]
Rhode Island electricity rates: 28.29¢ per kWh, +8.1% in 12 months
0 PENDING RATE CASES · 3 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
+16.4%
3 years
+37.9%
5 years
$166
avg bill · 562 kWh/mo
Every utility in Rhode Island
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | 29.45¢ | +4.2% | 458,174 | — |
| Clear River Electric and Water District | 19.06¢ | +15.4% | 4,388 | — |
| Block Island Utility District | 38.67¢ | −2.5% | 1,637 | — |
Rhode Island vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
+54.5%
RI vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
+8.1%
RI 12-month change
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Estimated at the Rhode Island average residential rate (28.29¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in Rhode Island
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission dockets for the cases listed