STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / RI
Rhode Island electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 28.29¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate28.29¢
1 month-3.2%
1 year+8.1%
5 years+37.9%
Cost to run common equipment in Rhode Island
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $41 | $496 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $5 | $60 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $68 | $815 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $79 | $951 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $85 | $1,018 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $52 | $620 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $51 | $611 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $106 | $1,273 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $14 | $170 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $11 | $132 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $7 | $88 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $12 | $147 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $17 | $204 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $21 | $255 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $8 | $99 |