Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $516 per month.
Per hour
$3.40
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$16.98
5 hours/day
Per month
$516
1,824 kWh
Per year
$6,198
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $8.49 | $258 | $3,099 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $16.98 | $516 | $6,198 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $33.96 | $1,032 | $12,395 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $16.98 per day, $516 per month, or $6,198 per year.
Is running a electric furnace 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 $516 per month here versus $343 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.