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State of Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

Solar Consumer Protection

Attention Solar Installers and Sales Companies:

Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-93-4, the Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act, all residential solar retailers operating in Rhode Island are now required to maintain an annual registration with the Department of Business Regulation (DBR).

For details, visit: dbr.ri.gov/solar-retailers

Questions? Contact DBR.Solar@dbr.ri.gov or call 401-462-9506.

Consumer Protection Disclosure Forms

The Office of Energy Resources is working with stakeholders to implement the Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowner’s Bill of Rights Act. New forms have been created for the Net Metering, Renewable Energy Growth, and Community Solar programs. The date that the new forms will go into effect is May 19th, 2025. Please reach out to Katherine Ortiz Katherine.Ortiz.CTR@energy.ri.gov if you have any questions.

Renewable Energy Growth Program Customer Disclosure Forms

REG Customer Disclosure Form - Direct Ownership (DO) PDF file, less than 1

REG Customer Disclosure Form - Third-Party Owned (TPO) PDF file, less than 1

Net Metering Disclosure Forms

Net Metering Direct Ownership Form PDF file, less than 1

Net Metering Third Party Ownership Form PDF file, less than 1

Community Solar Disclosure Form

RI Community Solar Disclosure Form PDF file, less than 1

Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act

Contact Us

Katherine Ortiz
Renewable Energy Program Coordinator
Katherine.Ortiz@commerceri.com