Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split 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 ductless mini-split here costs $55.06 per month.
Per hour
$0.23
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.81
8 hours/day
Per month
$55.06
195 kWh
Per year
$661
2,336 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.91 | $27.53 | $331 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.81 | $55.06 | $661 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $3.62 | $110 | $1,322 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ductless mini-split in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.81 per day, $55.06 per month, or $661 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split 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 $55.06 per month here versus $36.58 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.