Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Rhode Island · 29.2¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Rhode Island?
$101/yr · median certified model
At 29.2¢/kWh, Rhode Island ranks among the priciest states for power. The typical certified refrigerator runs about $101 annually here, which makes choosing an efficient model worth actual dollars, not rounding error.
Rhode Island ranks 46 of 51 jurisdictions for refrigerator running costs — solidly mid-table. At local rates, certified models span $12 (Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2) to $235 (Jenn-Air JS48PPDUDE) per year — $223 of annual headroom that depends entirely on which unit you buy. For reference, the national extremes are Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh); the same median refrigerator would cost $45 and $181 a year there.
The cheapest refrigerators to run at Rhode Island rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in RI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 | 42 | $12 |
| 2 | Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2*T | 52 | $15 |
| 3 | Zephyr PRRFD24C2AP | 69 | $20 |
| 4 | Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS | 69 | $20 |
| 5 | Zephyr PRRFD24C2AS-OD | 69 | $20 |
| 6 | SMEG Spa CVIU121 | 88 | $26 |
| 7 | AVALLON AWC15PG1A2A | 95 | $28 |
| 8 | AVALLON AWC15PS1A2A | 95 | $28 |
| 9 | AVALLON AWC15SG1A2A | 95 | $28 |
| 10 | Dacor DRW24G7500 | 95 | $28 |
Price any model at Rhode Island rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 28¢
- Per month
- $8.38
- Per year
- $101
344 kWh/yr × 29.2¢/kWh = $101/yr
Prefilled with the median certified refrigerator (344 kWh/yr). Every model page on this site carries its exact certified figure.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run a refrigerator in Rhode Island?
- About $101 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator, at Rhode Island's average residential rate of 29.2¢/kWh — that's $8.38 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island's residential average of 29.2¢/kWh is 59% above the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 46 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest refrigerator to run in Rhode Island?
- Among currently certified models, the Fisher & Paykel RS2435V2 costs the least at about $12 a year at Rhode Island rates (42 kWh/yr).
- How does Rhode Island compare with other states?
- The same median refrigerator costs $45 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $181 in Hawaii (the priciest). Rhode Island sits at $101.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.