Solar
Our sun contains limitless amounts of clean, renewable energy that can be utilized to produce electricity without emissions of greenhouse gases and particles that pollute our environment. Solar photovoltaic, also known as solar PV, systems are one way we can harness this energy and convert sunlight directly into electricity, which can be used to power your home or small business. Solar energy will be an essential part of our future as it will be critical in remediating economic, environmental, and social concerns that arise from the production of fossil fuels.

Whether you are a planning a project for your home, your commercial business, your community, or for your farm, there are many existing incentives in Rhode Island that can help you out and save you money. Each incentive below has elements that can provide assistance to you no matter what sort of system you are looking to install.
If you are a homeowner looking to go solar, please check out our RI Residential Guide to Going Solar, which includes a handy checklist that can help guide you through the process and has some video resources that may be helpful.
Click here to view the Residential Guide to Going SolarClick on each incentive to learn more.
Community Solar
Net Metering
Renewable Energy Fund (REF)
Renewable Energy Growth Program (REG)
Federal Investment Tax Credit
RI Efficient Buildings Fund
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy
RI Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy
Learn more about RI Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy
Programs for Farms
Solar Siting Guidelines for Municipalities
RI Property Tax Exemption for Residential PV
Learn more about RI Property Tax Exemption for Residential PV
Zero Energy For the Ocean State (ZEOS)
Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) Program
Learn more about Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) Program
Additional information on Rhode Island programs and incentives can be accessed at DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency.
- Rhode Island Solar Permit
- Solar Guidance Information & Model Ordinance Development
- Renewable Energy Professional
- Tracking the Sun Report
- Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- PVWatts Calculator
- Energy Information Administration (EIA): Solar Explained
- Rhode Island Landfill Solar Map Viewer
- Distributed Generation Board
- A Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Financing
- Renewable Energy Siting Partnership
- State Climate Change Website
- Clean Energy States Alliance Solar with Justice Resources
Contact Us
If you have any additional questions about RI Solar Incentives, please contact Katherine Ortiz at katherine.ortiz.ctr@energy.ri.gov