Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Rhode Island
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Rhode Island. With an average electricity rate of 27.5¢/kWh and 4.1 peak sun hours per day, Rhode Island homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Providence
27.8¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $178/mo · Rhode Island Energy
Cranston
27.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Rhode Island Energy
Warwick
27.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $178/mo · Rhode Island Energy
Pawtucket
27.8¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · Rhode Island Energy
East Providence
27.5¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $172/mo · Rhode Island Energy
Woonsocket
27.8¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $168/mo · Rhode Island Energy
About Electricity Costs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 27.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $175. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Rhode Island could spend an estimated $75,967 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.1 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Rhode Island is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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