Cost to Run a Portable Air Conditioner 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 portable air conditioner here costs $68.83 per month.
Per hour
$0.28
at 700–1,500 W
Per day
$2.26
8 hours/day
Per month
$68.83
243 kWh
Per year
$826
2,920 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.13 | $34.41 | $413 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $2.26 | $68.83 | $826 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $4.53 | $138 | $1,653 |
Rhode Island vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a portable air conditioner in Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a portable air conditioner with typical usage costs about $2.26 per day, $68.83 per month, or $826 per year.
Is running a portable air conditioner 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 $68.83 per month here versus $45.72 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.