Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program
OER has launched the HEAR Retail Pathway Pilot, this pathway is currently limited to the following municipalities- Pawtucket, East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, and Jamestown.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program offers two participation pathways: an Income-Eligible Pathway and a Retail Pathway.
The Income-Eligible Pathway serves households currently enrolled in LIHEAP. If you are receiving LIHEAP benefits and are interested in participating in HEAR, please contact your local Community Action Program (CAP) agency to learn more and schedule a home energy audit.
The Retail Pathway is available to eligible low- and moderate-income Rhode Island residents. To apply through this pathway, please complete the HEAR Application linked below.
Important: All applications must be reviewed and approved by OER before purchasing any eligible appliances or completing electrical upgrades or gas capping work.
For more information on the HEAR Program email Energy.HEAR@energy.ri.gov
- HEAR Program Flyer 2026
- HEAR Program Flyer 2026 - Spanish
- HEAR Program FAQ 2026
- HEAR Program 2025 Area Median Income (AMI) Chart
- HEAR Consumer Protection Plan 2026
- HEAR Smart Consumer Packet
Interested in learning more about becoming a qualified pipefitter or electrician for these programs? Please email Energy.HEAR@energy.ri.gov with your name, company name, and contact information to get started.
- HEAR Contractor Insurance Requirements
- HEAR Contractor Insurance Requirements - Spanish
- HEAR Program Approved Contractor Information 2026
- HEAR Program Contractor Brochure
- HEAR Program Contractor Brochure - Spanish
- HEAR Program Contractor Approval Steps
HEAR Program Application
- HEAR Terms and Conditions
- HEAR Landlord Agreement
- HEAR Geotagged Photo Guide
- HEAR Paper Application
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