RI Energy (formerly National Grid Rhode Island) delivers electricity throughout Rhode Island. The RI PUC certifies competitive suppliers. The RI supplier list is smaller than neighboring MA or CT because the market is small. Lock savings typically run 6 to 12 percent vs the default rate. Providence apartment and condo renters can switch suppliers without landlord approval as long as the meter is in their name.
RI Energy territory and rates
RI Energy (formerly National Grid Rhode Island, divested in 2022) serves all of Rhode Island as the sole electric utility. Single statewide utility for electricity.
Default service runs roughly 14.2 cents per kWh in 2026 (high due to ISO-NE pipeline constraints similar to CT and MA). Supplier choice through RI PUC certifies a small list of competitive suppliers.
The 4-step Rhode Island switch
Step 1: visit the RI PUC supplier directory. Step 2: pick a certified supplier and 12-month locked rate. Step 3: sign electronically. Step 4: wait for next RI Energy meter read.
Locked rates typically come in at 12.6 to 13.4 cents per kWh. Savings vs default: 6 to 12 percent or $11 to $20 a month on a typical household bill.
Providence renters and apartments
Providence apartment and condo renters can switch suppliers without landlord approval as long as the meter is in their name. Most Providence apartments have individual electric meters.
Confirm meter ownership on your RI Energy bill before pursuing. Switch as a renter is identical to single-family-home process: visit PUC supplier directory, pick a supplier, sign.
Lock the rate before the next reset.
Seenra runs the supplier shortlist in 5 minutes. No credit pull, no on-site visit, no service interruption. Forever free for households.
Get my fixed-rate quote →Common questions
Quick answers from the editorial desk
Who certifies RI suppliers?
Can apartment renters in Providence switch suppliers?
What are RI capacity charges?
Can I opt out of an aggregation in RI?
Further reading