Rhode Island Energy's current price to compare is 17.029¢ per kWh for homes and 16.581¢ for small businesses. That's the price you pay for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier, and it's the number any supplier offer has to beat.
I keep this page current from the official published figures, so you can check it before you shop.
Rhode Island Energy Price to Compare Right Now
| Customer type | Price per kWh | In effect |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 17.029¢ | Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 |
| Commercial, fixed price | 16.581¢ | Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 |
Source: Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, Rhode Island Energy Last Resort Service rates, Docket 26-27-EL (checked October 2, 2026). Supply only, in cents per kWh. Next change: April 1, 2027. Always check the price printed on your latest bill; your rate class is listed there.
What This Means for Your Business
- It changes on Rhode Island Energy's schedule, not yours. A fixed price from a licensed supplier locks the number for the term you choose.
- What it's worth: A business using 5,000 kWh a month at 16.581¢ pays about $829 a month for supply alone. Every 1¢ per kWh a supplier can beat that by is worth about $50 a month, or $600 a year, at that usage.
- It's a benchmark, not a quote. Licensed suppliers price your actual account. Whether an offer beats it depends on your usage, start date, and term.
- Capacity matters for bigger accounts. Rhode Island Energy is in ISO New England, where capacity costs are part of what you pay. Check how any contract handles them.
- Rhode Island's default price is called Last Resort Service. Residential and commercial prices are adjusted every April 1 and October 1.
- Industrial and variable-price commercial accounts are priced differently; check your latest bill.
How to Compare an Offer to Rhode Island Energy
- Find your rate class and price on your Rhode Island Energy bill (or use the table above).
- Compare the price per kWh for supply only.
- Check the term, the end date, and what happens when the contract ends.
- Check for a cancellation fee and any monthly fee.
- More on shopping, contracts, and your rights in our Rhode Island guide.
Let Us Beat Rhode Island Energy's Price for You
Send a photo of your Rhode Island Energy bill. We get licensed suppliers to quote your actual account, read the fine print for you, and watch your end date so a quiet rollover never costs you. It's free to you: the supplier you choose pays us. If nothing beats what you pay now, we'll tell you.
Or skip the form: send us a photo of your bill.
FAQ
What is Rhode Island Energy's price to compare right now?
Residential: 17.029 cents per kWh (Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027). Commercial, fixed price: 16.581 cents (Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027). Source: Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, Rhode Island Energy Last Resort Service rates, Docket 26-27-EL.
When does it change next?
April 1, 2027.
Does switching suppliers change who delivers my power?
No. Rhode Island Energy still delivers your electricity and handles outages. Only the supply price changes.
Is this the lowest price available?
Not necessarily. It's the benchmark. Licensed suppliers may offer a lower fixed price for your account, depending on your usage, start date, and term.