Cost to Run a Pool Heater (Heat Pump) 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 (4 hours/day), a pool heater (heat pump) here costs $172 per month.
Per hour
$1.42
at 4,000–11,000 W
Per day
$5.66
4 hours/day
Per month
$172
608 kWh
Per year
$2,066
7,300 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $2.83 | $86.03 | $1,033 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $5.66 | $172 | $2,066 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $11.32 | $344 | $4,132 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pool heater (heat pump) in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a pool heater (heat pump) with typical usage costs about $5.66 per day, $172 per month, or $2,066 per year.
Is running a pool heater (heat pump) 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 $172 per month here versus $114 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.