STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / RI
Rhode Island electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 29.46¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate29.46¢
1 month+4.1%
1 year+1.6%
5 years+41.6%
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 | $43 | $517 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $5 | $62 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $71 | $848 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $82 | $990 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $88 | $1,061 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $54 | $645 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $53 | $636 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $110 | $1,326 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $15 | $177 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $11 | $138 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $8 | $92 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $13 | $153 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $18 | $212 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $22 | $265 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $9 | $103 |