Electricity Rates in Rhode Island

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

The average electricity bill in Rhode Island is $161.73
The average electricity rate in Rhode Island is 28.29¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Rhode Island

The average residential electric bill in Rhode Island is $161.73 per month. Rhode Island is the 43rd most expensive state in the country for electricity.

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Electricity Companies & Statistics in Rhode Island

Population
1,093,734
Total Production
9,508,586 MWh / 8.69 MWh per capita
Total Consumption
7,435,962 MWh / 6.8 MWh per capita
Total Production from Renewable
1,027,683 MWh / 0.94 MWh per capita
CO₂ Emissions from Consumption
3,031,761,941 kg / 2,771.94 kg per capita
Total Production from Non-Renewable
8,480,903 MWh / 7.75 MWh per capita

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rhode Island

Rhode Island residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

48^th28.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Rhode Island

43^rd$161.73Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rhode Island Residents

Rhode Island Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Rhode Island's Electricity Prices and Usage

Customers in Rhode Island are faced with a higher residential electricity rate than many people in the United States, with an average state electric rate of 28.29 cents per kilowatt hour compared to the United States average price of 16.59 cents. Rhode Island ranks as the 48th lowest priced state in the US by average electricity rate. The state features a deregulated electricity market, where citizens are able to choose from multiple electricity companies out of the over 10 providers that operate in the state. The largest electricity provider in the state based on megawatt hours sold is Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co). The state is the 47th worst polluting state in the country when considering total CO2 output, with over 3,031,761,940.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions emitted from electricity consumption. On average, residents of Rhode Island account for 2,771.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electric use per consumer in the state, while the US average emissions per capita is 4,190.67. The state is the 42nd highest generator of electricity per capita, with an average of 8.69 megawatt hours produced per person each year.

Residential Electricity Providers in Rhode Island

Provider	Service Type	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Rate State Rank	Residential Average Bill ($)	Residential Average Bill State Rank	Residential Sales (MWh)	Residential Sales State Rank	Residential Revenues ($)	Residential Revenues State Rank	State Production (MWh)	State Production Rank
Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co)	BUNDLED	27.48	10	147	6	2,139,185.42	1	587,877,493	1		3
NextEra Energy	ENERGY	11.49	1	67.34	1	616,154.62	2	70,787,961.95	2	15,919	1
SmartEnergy Holdings	ENERGY	21.55	8	153.91	7	76,550.85	3	16,496,371.39	4		3
Clearview Electric	ENERGY	36.61	11	250.58	12	55,844.29	4	20,447,113.09	3		3
Town Square Energy	ENERGY	19.52	5	140.1	5	37,652.34	5	7,350,575.88	5		3
Pascoag Electric Utility	BUNDLED	17.00	4	116.66	3	36,031.29	6	6,124,670	7		3
North American Power	ENERGY	19.90	7	193.52	10	34,306.95	7	6,826,462.69	6		3
Direct Energy	ENERGY	13.48	2	128.81	4	30,269.85	8	4,081,262.53	8		3
First Point Power	ENERGY	13.51	3	115.79	2	12,778.87	9	1,726,609.92	11		3
Ambit Energy	ENERGY	22.11	9	208.67	11	12,745.49	10	2,818,478.57	10		3
Block Island Power Company	BUNDLED	39.68	12	154.25	8	7,598.13	11	3,015,278	9	119	2
Viridian Energy	ENERGY	19.61	6	182.75	9	3,495.6	12	685,488.09	12		3

Commercial Electricity Providers in Rhode Island

Provider	Service Type	Commercial Rate (¢)	Commercial Rate Rank	Commercial Average Bill ($)	Commercial Average Bill State Rank	Commercial Sales (MWh)	Commercial Sales State Rank	Commercial Revenues ($)	Commercial Revenues State Rank	State Production (MWh)	State Production Rank
Constellation Energy	ENERGY	11.32	4	1,015.36	12	1,029,938.61	1	116,538,155.85	2	4,718	2
Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co)	BUNDLED	22.89	14	445.51	9	821,379.93	2	187,976,456	1		4
Strategic Energy LLC	ENERGY	11.17	3	2,329.83	14	770,595.58	3	86,050,005.01	3		4
NextEra Energy	ENERGY	13.04	7	320.43	8	245,228.75	4	31,984,832.2	4	15,919	1
ENGIE Resources	ENERGY	12.42	5	4,446.4	15	191,590.4	5	23,792,676.66	5		4
First Point Power	ENERGY	12.80	6	709.95	11	120,485.72	6	15,422,860.49	6		4
Champion Energy Services	ENERGY	10.06	2	7,384.48	16	29,805.02	7	2,998,097.17	8		4
MP2 Energy	ENERGY	15.94	9	1,764.08	13	28,744.34	8	4,583,076.22	7		4
Devonshire Energy	ENERGY	5.98	1	71,890.48	17	13,214.16	9	790,795.23	11		4
Block Island Power Company	BUNDLED	40.42	17	634.19	10	7,238.3	10	2,925,537	9	119	3
Ambit Energy	ENERGY	21.33	13	288.42	7	4,042.64	11	862,382	10		4
Pascoag Electric Utility	BUNDLED	19.70	12	109.37	2	3,651.74	12	719,430	12		4
Town Square Energy	ENERGY	18.53	11	268.38	6	2,360.31	13	437,464.16	13		4
Direct Energy	ENERGY	14.61	8	89.65	1	1,707.58	14	249,506.07	14		4
Viridian Energy	ENERGY	18.47	10	224.21	4	700.32	15	129,369.14	15		4
North American Power	ENERGY	30.01	16	239.06	5	323.45	16	97,056.44	16		4
Clearview Electric	ENERGY	24.32	15	145.91	3	252.54	17	61,429.63	17		4

Power Plants in Rhode Island

Plant	City/County	Primary Fuel Type	Production (MWh)	Emission (KG)	Emissions/MWh (KG/MWh)
Rhode Island State Energy CenterThe Carlyle Group (100.00%)	Providence County	Natural Gas	3,457,105	1,326,446,727.76	383.69
Tiverton Power PlantEmera (100.00%)	Newport County	Natural Gas	1,653,199	634,947,159.28	384.07
Manchester StreetManchester Street, LLC. (100.00%)	Providence	Natural Gas	1,387,682	591,326,898.61	426.13
Ocean State PowerLS Power (100.00%)	Providence County	Natural Gas	1,322,327	614,470,580.69	464.69
Ocean State Power IILS Power (100.00%)	Providence County	Natural Gas	1,082,097	515,281,889.71	476.19
Johnston LFG Turbine PlantRhode Island LFG Genco (100.00%)	Providence County	Landfill Gas	188,847.36	96,836,297.31	512.78
Toray Plastic America's CHP PlantToray Plastics America (100.00%)	Washington County	Natural Gas	157,284.12	81,406,668.28	517.58
Block Island Wind FarmDeepwater Wind Block Island LLC (100.00%)		Wind	90,258
Robin Hollow SolarRobin Hollow Solar, LLC (100.00%)	Kent County	Solar	70,080
Dry Bridge Solar (Brown University)Brookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%)	Washington County	Solar	66,659
GD West Greenwich Nooseneck I, LLCGD West Greenwich Nooseneck I, LLC (100.00%)	Kent County	Solar	27,587
Gold Meadow FarmsCaptona Partners Solar I Finco LLC (100.00%)	Cranston	Solar	27,453
University Solar, LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)	Kent County	Solar	26,525
Alton Road SolarRevity Energy LLC (100.00%)	Bradford CDP	Solar	23,773
TPE King Solar Holdings1, LLC (CSG)Nautilus Solar (100.00%)	Providence County	Solar	19,328
Central Power PlantState of Rhode Island (100.00%)	Cranston	Natural Gas	19,227	5,434,333.09	282.64
Hope Farm Solar, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%)	Cranston	Solar	15,919
GD Hopkinton Main I, LLCGD Hopkinton Main I, LLC (100.00%)	Ashaway CDP	Solar	15,788
GDIM 4, LLCGDIM 4, LLC (100.00%)		Solar	13,793
GDIM 3, LLCGDIM 3, LLC (100.00%)		Solar	13,506

Quick Facts

As the 33rd highest state for non-renewable generation per capita, Rhode Island produces 7.75 megawatt hours per person each year.

Rhode Island ranks 33rd highest in the nation for electricity per person produced from wind power. With total production of 180,297.7 megawatt hours from wind and a state population of 1,093,734, the state averages 0.16 megawatt hours per person per year from wind turbines.

Ranking 37th in wind power production in the nation, Rhode Island has a total yield of 180,297.7 megawatt hours from wind power.

Rhode Island produces 10.81% of its electricity from renewable fuel sources, or 0.94 megawatt hours per citizen each year.

Rhode Island has the 47th largest total electricity production in the United States, producing 9,508,586.25 megawatt hours.

Rhode Island produces 0.59 megawatt hours per capita per year from solar energy sources, giving the state a rank of 16th in the nation for this category.

Rhode Island Counties Comparison

County	Population	Providers	Plants	Residential Rate (¢)	Residential Rate State Rank	Residential Rate National Rank	Residential Avg. Electric Bill	Residential Bill State Rank	Residential Bill National Rank
Providence County	657,288	42	41	33.49	1	3,094	$272.53/mo	2	3,204
Kent County	171,275	41	15	33.52	2	3,096	$272.84/mo	3	3,205
Washington County	130,330	42	18	33.55	5	3,099	$272.34/mo	1	3,203
Newport County	84,481	41	9	33.52	4	3,098	$272.84/mo	3	3,205
Bristol County	50,672	41	1	33.52	2	3,096	$272.84/mo	5	3,207

Rhode Island Production Fuel Makeup

NATURAL GAS

88.82%

SOLAR

6.73%

LANDFILL GAS

2.07%

WIND

1.90%

DISTILLATE FUEL OIL

0.36%

OTHER

0.13%

In Rhode Island, Natural Gas makes up 88.82% of the fuel sources utilized for electricity generation. Solar and Landfill Gas are also important fuel sources in the state, with 6.73% and 2.07% of total electricity generation being generated from each, respectively. The state is the 47th worst ranked state when it comes to total CO2 pollution, with the state consuming enough electricity to account for 3,031,761,940.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions. More telling of the state's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 totals. Currently that amount stands at 2,771.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, which results in the state ranking as the 41st highest state in the US for CO2 pollution released per capita. Rhode Island has the 36th highest amount of electricity generation plants of any state in the United States, with 95 plants. This translates to the 8th most plants per person in the United States.

Rhode Island has 3 out of 12 electricity providers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. At the state level, Rhode Island has favorable regulations for consumers interested in investing in solar.

In Rhode Island one company reports energy loss, Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co). They average an annual energy loss of 3.75%. With a national average of 2.43%, Rhode Island is ranked as the 34th best state in the nation.

State governments can help encourage private citizens to consider installing solar panels by promoting tax incentives and rebates to their populace. Rhode Island currently does not offer a state tax credit for solar panel installation at a private residence. The state offers rebates of over $500 to customers. Fortunately, Rhode Island offers a 100% tax exemption to homeowners. at their place of residence. The state provides a 100% sales tax exemption to homeowners who purchase private solar. This is great news for everyone in the state.

Consumers who are shopping for electricity plans that use renewable sources will have much better luck if there are state level initiatives that encourage green energy usage. Many states require renewable fuels to make up a percentage of the fuel used for electricity generation by electricity companies in the state. These requirements are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Electric suppliers in Rhode Island are required to generate a minimum of 16-24% of their output using renewable fuels. In addition, the state does not have any sort of low income solar programs that assist with the installation of solar panels at low income households.

Learn about going solar in Rhode Island, find out which system size is best for you, compare local installers and see which incentives are available in your area.

FAQ: Common Questions About Electricity in Rhode Island

How many power plants are in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island is home to 95 electricity plants producing electricity for the state.

Where does Rhode Island get its electricity?

Rhode Island's electricity is generated using primarily Natural Gas, which makes up 88.82% of the fuel used in the state. In addition, Solar makes up 6.73% and Landfill Gas makes up 2.07%.

What is a good electricity rate in Rhode Island?

The average rate of electricity in Rhode Island in 2025 is 28.29 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

What electricity company is the largest provider in Rhode Island?

By total megawatt hours sold, Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co) is the largest electricity provider in Rhode Island.

Does Rhode Island have a deregulated electricity market?

Yes, the state has a deregulated electricity market. This means that consumers in the state can choose from multiple electricity companies to supply their electricity.

What is the average electric bill in Rhode Island?

The average electricity bill in Rhode Island in 2025 is $162 while the national average is $146.

How many electric companies offer service in Rhode Island?

There are 12 electricity companies offering service in Rhode Island.

What electricity companies offer service in Rhode Island?

State Customers Rank	Provider	State Customers
1	Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co)	369,363
2	Pascoag Electric Utility	4,985
3	Block Island Power Company	2,013

What is the cheapest electricity company in Rhode Island?

Residential Rate Rank	Provider	Residential Rate (¢)	State Customers
1	Pascoag Electric Utility	17.00	4,985
2	Rhode Island Energy (Narragansett Electirc Co)	27.48	369,363
3	Block Island Power Company	39.68	2,013

Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov

Published: 2024-11-12