Electricity · retail choice
Electricity rates in Rhode Island
Rhode Island homes can buy their supply from a retail supplier instead of their utility. Find your utility to compare offers with its default rate.
State average, all-in28.19¢per kWh, residential, 2024 (EIA)
Average price by county
All-in average residential price of the main utility in each county (2024).
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| Utility | Homes served | Average, all-in | Default supply rate | Retail offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island EnergyThe Narragansett Electric | 451,381 | 28.26¢ | 17.03¢ | 20 from 11.80¢ |
| Pascoag Utility DistrictMunicipal | 4,373 | 16.52¢ | — | — |
| Block Island Utility DistrictPolitical Subdivision | 1,629 | 39.66¢ | — | — |
Averages are revenue divided by sales for residential customers in 2024 (U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form 861), so they include delivery charges and fees.