Rhode Island Utility Cost Calculator
Rhode Island utilities: about $372 a month for a typical home (electric ~$160, gas ~$90, water ~$44, internet ~$78) at EIA's 28.29¢/kWh. Try your own numbers.
Typical total monthly utility bill in Rhode Island: $372 for a 1,800 sq ft home with 3 occupants -- $160 electricity, $90 natural gas, $44 water/sewer, and $78 internet under this page's default assumptions. Change the inputs below, or compare states with the utility bill estimator.
| Measure | Rhode Island | Rank, normal or source |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity price, July 2026 | 28.29¢ per kWh (July 2025 26.18¢, +8.1%) | 7th highest of 50; 55% above U.S. |
| Use per home, 2024 | 567 kWh a month | 47th highest of 50; 34% below U.S. |
| Electric bill | 567 kWh × 28.29¢ = $160.40, about $160 | 2024: $162.40 at 28.65¢, 7th highest of 50 |
| Natural gas, 2024 average | $21.66 per Mcf (about $2.09 per therm) | not ranked (a 2024 average); July 2026 $17.33, not used |
| Heating degree days, Jul 2025–Jun 2026 | 6,294 | normal 5,889, 7% above |
| Cooling degree days, same months | 612 | normal 477, 28% above |
| Home energy, 2024 | natural gas 38.3%, heating oil and propane 34%, electricity 22.4%, wood 3.5%, small-scale solar 1.7% | EIA SEDS, at the meter |
| In-state generation, 2024 | natural gas 89.9%, solar 6.1%, other biomass 2% | EIA-923 |
| Largest residential sellers, 2024 | The Narragansett Electric Co (investor-owned) 73.6%; NextEra Energy Services, LLC (retail power marketer) 9.1% | EIA-861 |
EIA (EPM 5.6.A, EIA-861, gas annual prices at 10.37 therms per Mcf) read 2026-10-11; NOAA CPC, EIA SEDS and EIA-923 2026-10-13.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
EIA use and prices for Rhode Island; home-size scaling, gas use, water and internet modeled
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the residential rate of The Narragansett Electric Co or your own utility.
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Pre-filled: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (Residential, July 2026)
Pre-filled: EIA residential natural gas price, 2024 annual average ($21.66/Mcf)
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Pre-filled: C2ER Cost of Living Index (via MERIC)
Monthly Electric Bill
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Total Monthly Utilities
$372.00
Annual Utility Costs
$4,464.00
Detailed Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Rhode Island inputs: 567 kWh a month (EIA-861 2024) × 28.29¢ (EIA, July 2026), scaled to your home size and occupants; gas $21.66/Mcf ÷ 10.37 = $2.0887/therm (EIA 2024 annual average) (EIA lists Rhode Island's 2025 annual average as not available, so the 2024 annual average is used); water $6.10 per 1,000 gallons and internet $78/month, both from cost-of-living index 110.9; income share on $83,504.
Key State Information
457,383 Rhode Island residential electricity customers (EIA-861, 2024) · cost-of-living index 110.9 · median household income $83,504.
What drives Rhode Island utility bills
Heating is Rhode Island's larger weather load: a normal July-to-June brings 5,889 heating against 477 cooling degree days. The 2025–26 heating season peaked in Jan 2026.
Natural gas supplied 38.3% of Rhode Island home energy in 2024, heating oil and propane 34%. Heating oil and propane are not priced here: add that fuel bill if your home burns either.
The Narragansett Electric Co sold 73.6% of Rhode Island's 2024 residential electricity, NextEra Energy Services, LLC 9.1%.
| Month | Heating | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 12 | 283 |
| Aug 2025 | 58 | 129 |
| Sep 2025 | 108 | 40 |
| Oct 2025 | 354 | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | 705 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 1,095 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,232 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,103 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 805 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 496 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 267 | 26 |
| Jun 2026 | 59 | 129 |
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What is the average electric bill in Rhode Island?
EIA 2024: $162.40 a month (567 kWh × 28.65¢). July 2026 price 28.29¢: $160.
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