Average Heating Bill in Rhode Island → Kent County
$474/mo
$2,845/year
$1.42/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 10.0% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.87/therm | $20 | $1,627 | $271 |
| Heat Pump | $0.30/kWh | $29 | $2,382 | $397 |
| Heating Oil | $4.14/gallon | $35 | $2,845 | $474 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.30/kWh | $88 | $7,147 | $1,191 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,627/year estimated — saving $1,218/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Kent County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (5,779 HDD for Kent County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 9 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-02.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Kent County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.14/gal · 9 suppliers reporting prices
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