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Solar

Our sun contains limitless amounts of clean, renewable energy that can be utilized to produce electricity without emissions of greenhouse gases and particles that pollute our environment. Solar photovoltaic, also known as solar PV, systems are one way we can harness this energy and convert sunlight directly into electricity, which can be used to power your home or small business. Solar energy will be an essential part of our future as it will be critical in remediating economic, environmental, and social concerns that arise from the production of fossil fuels.

Whether you are a planning a project for your home, your commercial business, your community, or for your farm, there are many existing incentives in Rhode Island that can help you out and save you money. Each incentive below has elements that can provide assistance to you no matter what sort of system you are looking to install.

Click on each incentive to learn more. If you are a homeowner looking to go solar, please check out our RI Residential Guide to Going Solar, which includes a handy checklist that can help guide you through the process, and has some video resources that may be helpful.

Community Solar

Learn more about Community Solar

Net Metering

Learn more about Net Metering

Renewable Energy Fund (REF)

Learn more about Renewable Energy Fund (REF)

Renewable Energy Growth Program (REG)

Learn more about Renewable Energy Growth Program (REG)

Federal Investment Tax Credit

Learn more about Federal Investment Tax Credit

RI Efficient Buildings Fund

Learn more about RI Efficient Buildings Fund

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy

Learn more about Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy

RI Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy

Learn more about RI Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy

Programs for Farms

Learn more about Programs for Farms

Solar Siting Guidelines for Municipalities

Learn more about Solar Siting Guidelines for Municipalities

RI Property Tax Exemption for Residential PV

Learn more about RI Property Tax Exemption for Residential PV

Zero Energy For the Ocean State (ZEOS)

Learn more about Zero Energy For the Ocean State (ZEOS)

Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) Program

Learn more about Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) Program

Additional information on Rhode Island programs and incentives can be accessed at DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency.

Learn How the Technology Works

Learn About Solar

Residential Guide to Going Solar

Residential Guide to Going Solar PDF file, about 7mbmegabytes

Residential Guide to Going Solar - Spanish PDF file, about 4mbmegabytes

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Related links, reports and publications

Rhode Island Solar Permit
Solar Guidance Information & Model Ordinance Development
Renewable Energy Professional
Tracking the Sun Report
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
PVWatts Calculator
Energy Information Administration (EIA): Solar Explained
Rhode Island Landfill Solar Map Viewer
Distributed Generation Board
A Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Financing
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
State Climate Change Website
Clean Energy States Alliance Solar with Justice Resources

Solar Siting Opportunities for Rhode Island PDF file, about 5mbmegabytes

Solar Siting Opportunities for Rhode Island (slides) PDF file, about 4mbmegabytes

2019 Clean Energy Industry Report PDF file, about 3mbmegabytes

2018 OER Annual Report PDF file, about 5mbmegabytes

Contact Us

If you have any additional questions about RI Solar Incentives, please contact Katherine Ortiz at [email protected]

Contact Us

RI Office of Energy Resources
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 574-9117
Fax: (401) 574-9125
[email protected]

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State Climate Change Website
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RI Department of Environmental Management
RI Energy Efficiency & Resource Management Council
RI Distributed Generation Board

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