Cost to run appliances in Rhode Island
Electricity in Rhode Island averages 29.22¢ per kWh.
That's about 61% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 46 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 28.29¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.44 | $105 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.44 | $105 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.44 | $105 |
| Electric blanket | 3¢ | $7.01 |
| Heated mattress pad | 3¢ | $6.31 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.44 | $52.60 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $1.02 | $245 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $3.68 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.12 | $21.04 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 4¢ | $7.89 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 7¢ | $52.60 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.15 | $52.60 |
| Humidifier | 3¢ | $8.77 |
| Sump pump | $0.23 | $7.01 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.44 | $6.57 |
| Electric oven | $0.88 | $26.30 |
| Slow cooker | 6¢ | $14.03 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.29 | $4.38 |
| Microwave | $0.32 | $2.41 |
| Coffee maker | $0.29 | $2.19 |
| Refrigerator | 2¢ | $12.62 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $8.42 |
| Dishwasher | $0.53 | $15.78 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.88 | $26.30 |
| Washing machine | $0.15 | $4.38 |
| Electric water heater | $1.31 | $118 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.26 | $63.12 |
| Central air conditioner | $1.02 | $245 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $3.51 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 3¢ | $4.38 |
| Gaming PC | $0.12 | $14.03 |
| PlayStation 5 | 6¢ | $5.26 |
| Xbox Series X | 5¢ | $4.21 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $2.10 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $2.10 | $126 |
Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.