Energy Efficiency

Drafted Scope of Work for State Energy Efficiency Administrator RFP - Public Comment Period through September 15^th 

In June 2023, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation signed into law by Governor McKee to require that the Office of Energy Resources (OER) issue a competitive request for proposals (RFP) for a program administrator (PA) of the state’s electric and gas energy efficiency programming. The PA will be responsible for delivering energy efficiency services statewide. The RFP is to be posted publicly through the Rhode Island Division of Purchases no later than September 30^th, 2023 and will accept vendor proposals for a minimum of 28 days.

OER is initiating its public stakeholder process to gather input and feedback on the elements included in this RFP. A draft scope of work is available at the link below for review and comments from the public and stakeholders.

Public comments will be accepted on this scope of work through September 15^th. OER is not seeking any comments from any vendors or subcontractors that may be involved in any potential proposals to this RFP. All comments received will be posted publicly to the OER website after the close of the public comment period. Comments may be submitted as Microsoft Word or PDF documents via email to steven.chybowski@energy.ri.gov or via mail to:

RI Office of Energy Resources, One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02908

Disclaimer: Pursuant to state law, any vendor that participates or is consulted, with respect to requirements, technical aspects or any other part of the formation or promulgation of this request for proposal (the “Request”), may not bid on this Request.  See R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-13.1 (“Procurement Regulations – Request for Proposal”) for the complete letter of the law

Rhode Island is a nationally-recognized leader in energy efficiency and has consistently ranked in the top five most energy efficient states in the country. Rhode Island’s energy efficiency programs offer homeowners, renters, businesses, and municipalities a variety of opportunities to save energy and reduce utility bills:

• Energy Efficiency for Residents
• Energy Efficiency for Businesses
• Energy Efficiency for Farmers
• Energy Efficiency for Public Entities
• Energy Efficiency for Income-Eligible Customers

Related Links

• RISE Engineering
• Rhode Island Energy Efficiency Program
• Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank
• Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council (EERMC)
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
• Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
• State Climate Change Website

Contact us

If you have any questions about energy efficiency, please contact Steven Chybowski at Steven.Chybowski@energy.ri.gov.