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Rhode Island Electricity Rate

$0.2780 / kWh

US Rank: #5 most expensive

Comparison: +65.5% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Rhode Island

Calculated using Rhode Island's average residential rate of $0.2780 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.271 $65.05
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.183 $44.04
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.263 $63.05
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.487 $131.36
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.076 $27.32
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.153 $18.35
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.025 $6.00
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.400 $120.10
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $2.135 $320.26
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.017 $12.01
Chest Freezer 110W $0.015 $11.01
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.188 $135.11
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.626 $18.77
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.417 $100.08
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.278 $200.16
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.306 $2.75
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.402 $6.03
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.500 $3.75
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.904 $650.52
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.028 $20.02
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.033 $5.00
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.010 $7.01

Electricity Bill Factors in Rhode Island

While the statewide average is $0.2780/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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