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Rhode Island gets about 4.1 peak sun hours per day — slightly better than most northeastern states. The state's high electricity rates combined with REG fixed-rate contracts make solar economics excellent.
Rhode Island offers net metering, the Renewable Energy Growth Program (REG) which provides 15-year fixed-rate contracts for solar production, and the state Residential Renewable Energy Grant. Combined with available solar incentives, Rhode Island offers some of the best solar incentives in New England.
Most sites won’t show you a number. Here is what each Rhode Island utility charges all-in — supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate on its own. That is the figure solar has to beat.
| Utility | All-in rate | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Energy | ~29.5¢ | Fifth highest residential rate in the United States |
Rhode Island makes you choose one path per system: the Renewable Energy Growth tariff at 31.55¢ per kWh fixed for fifteen years, or net metering at roughly 80% of retail plus a Renewable Energy Fund grant of $0.65 per watt capped at $5,000. You cannot have both.
Rates as published August 2026, drawn from Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission filings, utility tariffs, ISO New England market data and U.S. Energy Information Administration figures. Utilities reset on their own schedules — check your own bill for the rate on your account.
Net metering rules, interconnection requirements, and rebate availability vary by utility. Our installer network in Rhode Island works with all major providers:
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025. If you buy a system with cash or a loan in 2026, you cannot claim it. Any site still advertising a 30% federal credit for a homeowner purchase is running outdated information.
What remains is Section 48E, the commercial investment credit. It applies to third-party-owned systems — leases and power purchase agreements — where the system owner claims it rather than the homeowner. That is precisely what makes $0-down possible.
EnergyPros does not provide tax advice — confirm your situation with a tax professional.
Rhode Island's coastal climate means salt air and hurricane-grade wind exposure for many homes. We work with installers who use corrosion-resistant racking and wind-rated mounting hardware.
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Yes. EnergyPros matches Rhode Island homeowners with vetted, A-rated, licensed installers offering $0-down solar options — no purchase or loan required.
For most homeowners in Rhode Island, going solar locks in lower, more predictable power and helps offset rising Rhode Island utility rates. Actual savings depend on your roof, energy usage, and utility — a free, no-obligation estimate shows your specific numbers.
Rhode Island offers net metering, and may offer state incentives or tax exemptions for going solar. Programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time — consult a licensed tax professional.