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Rhode Island Electricity Rates

Rhode Island has high electricity rates, making competitive shopping a smart choice for residents.

Average Residential Rate

28.3¢

per kWh (EIA data)

10.2¢ above national avg

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Rhode Island Energy Choice

Deregulated since 1997

Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

500,000

Eligible for choice

These utilities deliver power to Rhode Island residents. With electricity choice, you can pick your supplier while they handle delivery.

Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid)

See how Rhode Island's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.

State	Avg Rate	vs National	Status
Texas	15.8¢	-2.2¢	Compare rates →
Virginia	16.6¢	-1.4¢	Coming soon
Ohio	17.6¢	-0.5¢	Compare rates →
Delaware	18.1¢	+0.1¢	Coming soon
Illinois	19.1¢	+1.0¢	Coming soon
Pennsylvania	20.5¢	+2.4¢	Compare rates →
Maryland	21.1¢	+3.0¢	Coming soon
Michigan	21.2¢	+3.1¢	Coming soon
New Jersey	23.4¢	+5.3¢	Coming soon
Washington DC	23.7¢	+5.6¢	Coming soon
New York	27.2¢	+9.2¢	Coming soon
New Hampshire	27.8¢	+9.8¢	Coming soon
Maine	28.0¢	+9.9¢	Coming soon
Rhode Island	28.3¢	+10.2¢	Coming soon
Massachusetts	30.4¢	+12.3¢	Compare rates →
Connecticut	30.5¢	+12.4¢	Coming soon
National Average	18.07¢	—	EIA Sept 2025

Live rate comparison is currently available in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.