Cost to Run a Pellet Stove 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 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $25.81 per month.
Per hour
8.5¢
at 200–500 W
Per day
$0.85
10 hours/day
Per month
$25.81
91 kWh
Per year
$310
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.42 | $12.90 | $155 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.85 | $25.81 | $310 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.70 | $51.62 | $620 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $0.85 per day, $25.81 per month, or $310 per year.
Is running a pellet stove 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 $25.81 per month here versus $17.15 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.