Cost to run appliances in Rhode Island
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Rhode Island pays 30.4¢/kWh on average — 80% above the US average, #47 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $83.17/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
45.6¢
per hour running
$2.74
per day
$83.17
per month
$999
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 30.4¢/kWh (Rhode Island). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Rhode Island rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Rhode Island — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.