Cost to Run a Box Fan in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $5.16 per month.
Per hour
2.1¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.17
8 hours/day
Per month
$5.16
18 kWh
Per year
$61.98
219 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 8.5¢ | $2.58 | $30.99 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.16 | $61.98 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.34 | $10.32 | $124 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.17 per day, $5.16 per month, or $61.98 per year.
Is running a box fan in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.16 per month here versus $3.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.