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State of Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

Rhode Island has set ambitious renewable energy goals and is home to the first offshore wind farm in the country. Rhode Island’s renewable energy programs offer homeowners, renters, businesses, and municipalities a variety of opportunities to enjoy the benefits of diverse renewable technologies.

1268 Megawatts in RI's Clean Energy Portfolio. 11MW hydro, 35 MW anaerobic digestion, 148 MW onshore wind, 430 MW offshore wind, and 643 MW solar. — Click here to view Rhode Island's Clean Energy Portfolio.

ASAP — Governor McKee, Office of Energy Resources, Commerce RI Announce the Launch of Affordable Solar Access Program

energy storage — Pascoag Utility District installs first grid-scale battery system in Rhode Island.

Newport WWTF — Newport Wastewater Treatment Facility adds 7 solar PV systems to its operations.

Echo Valley Apartments — Echo Valley Apartment Complex installs rooftop solar for its residents and community.

Solar

Click here to learn more about how solar is used as an energy source.

Energy Resilience

Click here to learn more about energy resiliency.

Wind

Click here to learn more about how wind is used as an energy source.

Biomass

Click here to learn more about how biomass is used as an energy source.

Energy Storage

Click here to learn more about energy storage.

Hydro

Click here to learn more about how water can be used as an energy source.

Contact us

Abigail Hasenfus

Renewable Energy Programs Manager

abigail.hasenfus@energy.ri.gov