State average · reviewed October 14, 2026
Why are Rhode Island electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in Rhode Island was 28.29¢ per kWh, compared with 26.18¢ in July 2025 (+8.1%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $165.62 for 562 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A · Reviewed October 14, 2026
EIA-861 2025 average bill · Reviewed October 14, 2026
- July 2026
- 28.29¢
- +8.1% vs July 2025
- 2025 average bill
- $165.62
- 562 kWh a month
- 2025 average price
- 29.48¢
- 464,880 residential customers
Full service and delivery
Among distribution utilities in this extract, delivery-only residential customers were 25.7% of bundled plus delivery customers. A high share means many households buy energy from someone else. A low share means most reported customers are still full service. This is not a legal map of retail choice. Needs verification for a specific address.
Calculated from EIA-861 2025 residential customer counts · Reviewed October 14, 2026
Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Average shown | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Services | 1,256,488 | Energy supply | 13.32¢ |
| NextEra Energy Services | 677,295 | Energy supply | 9.28¢ |
| Narragansett Electric | 458,174 | Full service | 29.45¢ |
| Ambit Energy Holdings | 414,347 | Bundled retail service | 19.74¢ |
| First Point Power | 297,764 | Energy supply | 13.82¢ |
| SmartEnergy Holdings | 199,336 | Energy supply | 15.48¢ |
| Think Energy | 86,153 | Energy supply | 11.38¢ |
| Town Square Energy | 82,330 | Energy supply | 13.09¢ |
| Clearview Electric | 63,468 | Energy supply | 14.61¢ |
| Archer Energy | 53,928 | Energy supply | 8.62¢ |
| Nordic Energy Services | 50,706 | Energy supply | 15.56¢ |
| North American Power and Gas | 30,838 | Energy supply | 15.84¢ |
| Major Energy Electric Services | 27,382 | Energy supply | 12.96¢ |
| National Gas & Electric | 24,337 | Energy supply | 15.69¢ |
| Discount Power | 12,132 | Energy supply | 21.73¢ |
| Hampshire Power | 6,081 | Energy supply | 13.32¢ |
| Clear River Electric and Water District | 4,388 | Full service | 19.06¢ |
| Block Island Utility District | 1,637 | Full service | 38.67¢ |
| XOOM Energy Rhode Island | 223 | Energy supply | 16.04¢ |
A bill at the July 2026 state average
| Monthly use | At 28.29¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $141.45 |
| 750 kWh | $212.18 |
| 1,000 kWh | $282.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $424.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $565.80 |
This uses the statewide average, not your utility's tariff. Fixed charges make low-use bills diverge. Needs verification against the bill.
Regulator and assistance
Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission
LIHEAP contacts for Rhode Island are on the federal list. A utility's own discount needs verification.
Questions
Why are Rhode Island electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in Rhode Island was 28.29¢ per kWh, compared with 26.18¢ in July 2025 (+8.1%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $165.62 for 562 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
Who regulates electric rates in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission publishes orders and pending dockets. Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
What help is available in Rhode Island?
LIHEAP is the federal bill-assistance program. State contacts are listed by HHS. Utility discounts need verification.