Cost to Run a Furnace Blower Fan (Gas 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 (8 hours/day), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) here costs $34.41 per month.
Per hour
$0.14
at 300–800 W
Per day
$1.13
8 hours/day
Per month
$34.41
122 kWh
Per year
$413
1,460 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.57 | $17.21 | $207 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.13 | $34.41 | $413 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $2.26 | $68.83 | $826 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) with typical usage costs about $1.13 per day, $34.41 per month, or $413 per year.
Is running a furnace blower fan (gas 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 $34.41 per month here versus $22.86 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.