Hydro

Information on hydropower in Rhode Island: current market, programs, incentives, and resources to learn more.

Learn about Hydro

Do you have questions about the use of wind energy in Rhode Island? Want to learn about the benefits, impacts, and facts? 

Programs & Incentives

Want to learn if hydropower is right for your home or business? Hydropower is an eligible technology under the Rhode Island programs listed below. 

• Renewable Energy Growth Program
• Renewable Energy Fund
• Net Metering
• Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
• Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy

Reports & Publications

• Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
• U.S. Hydropower Resource Assessment for Rhode Island

Related Links

• U.S. Department of Energy: Hydropower
• Idaho National Laboratory Hydropower Program
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): Hydropower
• National Hydropower Association (NHA)
• Energy Information Administration (EIA): Hydropower Explained
• Rhode Island Hydropower Map Viewer
• State Climate Change Website