WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Rhode Island
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Rhode Island
January
$866highestFebruary
$704March
$420April
$367May
$317June
$314July
$352August
$333September
$309lowestOctober
$330November
$366December
$612Carbon Emissions
1,066 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,332 kWh
Rhode Island's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 87% of Rhode Island's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 10%. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Rhode Island.
87%
Natural Gas
10%
Solar
3%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
683 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,377
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Rhode Island can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Pascoag Utility District has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Standard Offer | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 7¢ |
Block Island Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 9¢ to 24¢ |
Rhode Island Energy has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Basic Residential Rate | Fixed | 15¢ |
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