Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 60% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $4.30 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.14
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$4.30
15 kWh
Per year
$51.68
175 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.15 | $25.84 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.30 | $51.68 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.61 | $103 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.30 per month, or $51.68 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 60% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.30 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.