Cost to Run a Electric Kettle 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 (10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each), a electric kettle here costs $1.35 per month.
Per use
3.1¢
0.11 kWh per use
Per day
4.4¢
10 uses/week at 0.11 kWh each
Per month
$1.35
4.8 kWh
Per year
$16.23
57 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5×/week) | 2.2¢ | $0.68 | $8.12 |
| Typical (10×/week) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.23 |
| Heavy (20×/week) | 8.9¢ | $2.70 | $32.46 |
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 kettle in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric kettle with typical usage costs about 4.4¢ per day, $1.35 per month, or $16.23 per year.
Is running a electric kettle 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 $1.35 per month here versus $0.90 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.