Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) offers several energy efficiency rebate programs for eligible households, including the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR), Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES), Clean Heat Rhode Island (CHRI), and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
OER recommends all residents receive a no cost home energy assessment as a first step to creating a more energy efficient home. For households enrolled in the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) reach out to your local CAP Agency to schedule a home energy audit. For all other residents, schedule a home assessment through your electric utility provider.
OER Programs & Incentives
| Program Name | Acronym | Rebated Product |
| Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program | HEAR | ENERGY STAR electric cooking appliances, ENERGY STAR heat pump clothes dryers, electric wiring, and electric panel upgrades |
| Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Program | HOMES | Large multifamily heat pumps (5+ attached housing units) |
| Clean Heat Rhode Island | CHRI | Residential heat pumps and heat pump water heaters |
| Weatherization Assistance Program | WAP | Weatherization and air sealing |
The following links will lead you to the program's dedicated page for more information:
Utility Home Energy Assessment
A residential home energy assessment is the best first step toward lowering utility costs. A trained energy specialist inspects the home to find where energy is being wasted, such as air leaks, poor insulation, or inefficient heating and cooling equipment. Households then receive a list of upgrades that deliver the greatest savings, and the assessment is often the gateway to rebates and incentives that make those improvements more affordable.
Rhode Island Energy electric customers can schedule a home energy using the information on this site- Rhode Island Energy
Block Island electric customers can schedule a home energy assessment using the information on this site- Energy Audits – Block Island Power Company
Clear River electric customers can schedule a home energy assessment using the information on this site-Home Energy Audits - Clear River Electric and Water District