Running a dishwasher
in Rhode Island
$70.41 a year A typical ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher uses 239 kWh a year. At Rhode Island's average residential price of 29.46¢ per kWh, that is $70.41 a year, or $5.87 a month.
Model choice matters more than most people expect: the most efficient certified dishwasher costs $23.57 a year to run, the least efficient $70.70.
The most efficient dishwashers to run in Rhode Island
Every ENERGY STAR certified model, ranked by certified annual energy use and priced at Rhode Island's rate.
| # | Model | kWh/yr | Cost/yr | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loch L1126 · Compact | 80 | $23.57 | saves $46.84 |
| 2 | Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6I1 · Compact | 114 | $33.58 | saves $36.83 |
| 3 | Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6PX1 · Compact | 114 | $33.58 | saves $36.83 |
| 4 | Fisher & Paykel DD24SAX9 · Compact | 134 | $39.48 | saves $30.93 |
| 5 | Fisher & Paykel DD24SCTX9 · Compact | 134 | $39.48 | saves $30.93 |
| 6 | Fisher & Paykel DD24SDFTX9 · Compact | 134 | $39.48 | saves $30.93 |
| 7 | Fisher & Paykel DD24SI9 · Compact | 134 | $39.48 | saves $30.93 |
| 8 | Fisher & Paykel DD24STI9 · Compact | 134 | $39.48 | saves $30.93 |
| 9 | Fisher & Paykel DD24SV2T9 · Compact | 134 | $39.48 | saves $30.93 |
| 10 | BLACK+DECKER BCD6SD · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 11 | BLACK+DECKER BCD6W · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 12 | Cafe CDD220**W*** · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 13 | Comfee CDC22P**** · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 14 | Danby DDW621WDB · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 15 | Danby DDW631SDB · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 16 | Edgestar DWP63** · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 17 | Fotile SD1F-S1 · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 18 | Fotile SD2F-P5 · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 19 | Fotile SD2F-P5L · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
| 20 | GE Profile PDD415**Y*** · Compact | 155 | $45.66 | saves $24.75 |
Running cost only. Purchase price, capacity and features are not considered here — a cheap-to-run model is not automatically the right buy.
What ENERGY STAR saves you
| Certified models in this category | 722 |
|---|---|
| Lowest certified energy use | 80 kWh/yr — $23.57/yr |
| Median certified energy use | 239 kWh/yr — $70.41/yr |
| Highest certified energy use | 240 kWh/yr — $70.70/yr |
| Difference, best to worst | $47.14 a year |
| …over a 10-year life | $471.36 |
The same dishwasher in every state
| State | Price per kWh | Cost per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 52.00¢ | $124.28 | $10.36 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $79.47 | $6.62 |
| New York | 29.93¢ | $71.53 | $5.96 |
| Rhode Island | 29.46¢ | $70.41 | $5.87 |
| Massachusetts | 28.82¢ | $68.88 | $5.74 |
| Maine | 28.63¢ | $68.43 | $5.70 |
| Alaska | 28.23¢ | $67.47 | $5.62 |
| Connecticut | 27.37¢ | $65.41 | $5.45 |
| New Hampshire | 27.33¢ | $65.32 | $5.44 |
| District of Columbia | 25.40¢ | $60.71 | $5.06 |
| Vermont | 24.89¢ | $59.49 | $4.96 |
| Illinois | 23.85¢ | $57.00 | $4.75 |
| New Jersey | 23.27¢ | $55.62 | $4.63 |
| Michigan | 22.01¢ | $52.60 | $4.38 |
| Maryland | 21.77¢ | $52.03 | $4.34 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.55¢ | $51.50 | $4.29 |
| Wisconsin | 19.74¢ | $47.18 | $3.93 |
| Ohio | 19.52¢ | $46.65 | $3.89 |
| Delaware | 19.38¢ | $46.32 | $3.86 |
| Indiana | 18.15¢ | $43.38 | $3.61 |
| Virginia | 17.61¢ | $42.09 | $3.51 |
| Minnesota | 16.95¢ | $40.51 | $3.38 |
| West Virginia | 16.80¢ | $40.15 | $3.35 |
| Alabama | 16.77¢ | $40.08 | $3.34 |
| Texas | 16.44¢ | $39.29 | $3.27 |
| Oregon | 16.27¢ | $38.89 | $3.24 |
| South Carolina | 16.18¢ | $38.67 | $3.22 |
| Colorado | 16.16¢ | $38.62 | $3.22 |
| Mississippi | 16.16¢ | $38.62 | $3.22 |
| Georgia | 15.84¢ | $37.86 | $3.15 |
| South Dakota | 15.73¢ | $37.59 | $3.13 |
| Arizona | 15.23¢ | $36.40 | $3.03 |
| Florida | 15.17¢ | $36.26 | $3.02 |
| Kansas | 15.13¢ | $36.16 | $3.01 |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢ | $36.07 | $3.01 |
| Kentucky | 14.98¢ | $35.80 | $2.98 |
| Washington | 14.95¢ | $35.73 | $2.98 |
| Wyoming | 14.80¢ | $35.37 | $2.95 |
| Montana | 14.67¢ | $35.06 | $2.92 |
| Tennessee | 14.47¢ | $34.58 | $2.88 |
| Arkansas | 14.36¢ | $34.32 | $2.86 |
| Louisiana | 14.15¢ | $33.82 | $2.82 |
| Iowa | 14.14¢ | $33.79 | $2.82 |
| New Mexico | 14.12¢ | $33.75 | $2.81 |
| Missouri | 13.68¢ | $32.70 | $2.72 |
| North Dakota | 13.61¢ | $32.53 | $2.71 |
| Nevada | 13.60¢ | $32.50 | $2.71 |
| Nebraska | 13.59¢ | $32.48 | $2.71 |
| Oklahoma | 13.38¢ | $31.98 | $2.66 |
| Utah | 12.96¢ | $30.97 | $2.58 |
| Idaho | 12.35¢ | $29.52 | $2.46 |
A typical ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher using 239 kWh a year, at each state's average residential electricity price.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in Rhode Island?
About $70.41 a year — $5.87 a month — for a typical ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher using 239 kWh annually, at Rhode Island's average residential rate of 29.46¢ per kWh.
How much electricity does a dishwasher use?
Certified models range from 80 to 240 kWh a year, with a median of 239 kWh. That spread means the model you choose changes the running cost by $47.14 a year in Rhode Island.
Is that more or less than the rest of the country?
Rhode Island has the 4th highest residential electricity price of the 51 states and DC, at 29.46¢ against a national average of 19.41¢. The same dishwasher costs $46.39 a year at the national average — $24.02 less than you pay.
Will my bill actually go up by this much?
Only roughly. This is the certified test figure at your state's average price. Your own tariff, how heavily you use the appliance, and its age all move the real number. Older non-certified appliances often use considerably more.
Energy use: US EPA ENERGY STAR certified product data. Electricity price: US EIA Electric Power Monthly, 2026-07-28. Estimates for comparison only. Your actual bill depends on your tariff, how often you run the appliance, and local conditions.