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Rhode Island electricity + gas rates.

Rhode Island is deregulated for electricity. The wires + meter stay with your utility — only the supply rate changes. Average residential electricity rate 26.9¢/kWh (EIA Form 826, all-in).

Avg residential electricity rate

26.9¢/kWh

EIA Form 826, all-in residential rate. Includes supply + delivery + riders + taxes. Seenra shops the supply portion (~62% of the bill).

Illustrative annual savings

~$3,576

Illustrative example only, against a representative $4,800/mo commercial bill. Estimates, never guaranteed; outcomes vary by utility, contract term, and load profile.

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How the Rhode Island bill decomposes

Energy + capacity + transmission + riders + taxes. Seenra shops the energy line; the rest is regulated by the state PUC.
Rate trajectory · 24 months

What a Rhode Island variable rate looks like vs a Seenra-locked rate.

Modelled at the Rhode Island average, inflated at 6%/yr with seasonal winter spikes. Locked stays flat for the term you sign. Estimated, never guaranteed.

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Variable vs locked supply rate over 24 months — Rhode Island

Modelled on the Rhode Island EIA average rate of 26.9¢/kWh signing, locked at ~25.0¢/kWh on a 24-month term.
Utilities · 2

Top utilities serving Rhode Island

Click any utility to see its alternative-supplier offers, customer service number, and territory map. Seenra never owns the wires — only the supply rate.

NG

National Grid (MA)

electricity · gas · National Grid

Phone1-800-322-3223

RI

Rhode Island Energy

electricity · gas · PPL Corporation

Phone1-855-743-1101

Cities · 3

Top Rhode Island metros

ProvidenceArrow rightWarwickArrow rightCranstonArrow right
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Rhode Island electricity rates

Locked-rate offers, top utilities, switching guide. Live offers update weekly.

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Questions about Rhode Island

Common questions about energy in Rhode Island

Rhode Island FAQ

Quick answers from the editorial desk

Is electricity supplier choice actually available in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island electricity is deregulated. Households and commercial buyers can pick a licensed supplier from the state PUC registry. The utility on your bill stays the same — only the supply rate changes.
Who regulates the Rhode Island energy market?
The Rhode Island public utility commission. Their website is http://www.ripuc.ri.gov/. Every legitimate licensed supplier appears on their public license registry — Seenra only quotes from licensed suppliers.
What is the average residential electricity rate in Rhode Island?
Approximately 26.9¢ per kWh as of the latest EIA Form 826 release. This is the all-in residential rate and includes both supply and delivery components. Seenra shops the supply portion only.
How long does the switch take?
Setup with Seenra takes 5 minutes. Once you accept an offer, the switch happens at the next utility billing cycle — typically 30 to 45 days. The locked rate begins automatically. We monitor the renewal and re-shop 60–90 days before contract expiry.
Does Seenra cost anything to households?
No. Seenra is forever free for households. We earn a small commission from licensed suppliers, fully disclosed in the offer summary. Commercial accounts see commission disclosure in dollar-and-basis-point form on every quote.
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