Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb 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 led light bulb here costs $0.39 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
1.3¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.39
1.4 kWh
Per year
$4.65
16 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.19 | $2.32 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 1.3¢ | $0.39 | $4.65 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 2.5¢ | $0.77 | $9.30 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a led light bulb in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 1.3¢ per day, $0.39 per month, or $4.65 per year.
Is running a led light bulb 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 $0.39 per month here versus $0.26 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.