Cost to Run a Electric Furnace 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 (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $538 per month.
Per hour
$3.54
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$17.70
5 hours/day
Per month
$538
1,824 kWh
Per year
$6,461
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $8.85 | $269 | $3,230 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $17.70 | $538 | $6,461 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $35.40 | $1,076 | $12,921 |
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 29.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $17.70 per day, $538 per month, or $6,461 per year.
Is running a electric furnace 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 $538 per month here versus $336 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.