Rhode Island has among the highest electricity rates in the nation but is investing heavily in offshore wind and renewable energy development.
Lowest Rates
Rhode
~25¢/kWh
Highest Rates
Rhode
~25¢/kWh
Total Customers
500,000
across 1 utility
Key Factors in Rhode Island
Key factors in Rhode Island include high rates, significant investment in offshore wind, its small size, and ambitious renewable energy goals.
22-27¢/kWh
PPL Corporation (investor-owned)
Rhode Island consistently ranks among the states with the highest electricity costs, driven by transmission costs and limited in-state generation.
The state is a pioneer in U.S. offshore wind, with the first commercial offshore wind farm and ambitious plans for future development to meet renewable goals.
As the smallest state, its grid is compact. A single utility, Rhode Island Energy, serves the entire state, simplifying regulation but limiting consumer choice.
Rhode Island has a mandate to meet 100% of its electricity demand with renewable energy by 2033, one of the most aggressive targets in the nation.