Rhode Island electricity rates
7 residential tariffs from 3 utilities. Across the 4 filed since 2020, the median costs $0.2024 per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month once fixed charges are included — the cheapest $0.1508, the most expensive $0.2540.
$0.2024median $/kWh
3utilities
7tariffs on file
14%time-of-use
57%filed since 2020
Rate structures in Rhode Island
| Structure | Tariffs |
|---|---|
| Flat | 6 |
| Time-of-use | 1 |
Lowest effective rates at 1,000 kWh/month
Ranked across the 4 tariffs filed since 2020 — 57% of those on file here. Older filings are excluded because they are systematically below what utilities now charge; see methodology. Effective rate includes fixed charges, and availability restrictions may apply.
| Utility | Tariff | Structure | Filed | $/kWh | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | Residential Low Income (A-60) | Flat | 2025 | $0.1508 | $1,809.24 |
| The Narragansett Electric Co | A-16 (Residential Service) | Flat | 2025 | $0.1533 | $1,839.36 |
| The Narragansett Electric Co | Residential Low Income (A-60) | Flat | 2025 | $0.2515 | $3,017.40 |
| The Narragansett Electric Co | A-16 (Residential Service) | Flat | 2025 | $0.2540 | $3,047.52 |