Renewable Energy Growth Program (REG Program)
Overview
The Renewable Energy Growth (REG) Program, administered by Rhode Island Energy, supports the development of distributed generation projects in Rhode Island. Eligible technologies include wind, solar, small-scale hydropower, and anaerobic digestion. The program enables customers to sell their generation output under long-term tariffs at fixed prices. Each year the program is revised with new ceiling prices and a megawatt allocation plan. The Distributed Generation Contracts Board, a ten-member board, oversees the REG program and is responsible for developing and recommending the annual program plan.
Rhode Island Energy's REG Program Webpage
Visit Rhode Island Energy's REG Program website to find tariffs, solicitation and enrollment process rules.
REG Enrollment Calendar and Submission Information
Visit Rhode Island Energy's webpage for REG open enrollment deadlines, approved renewable energy classes, annual enrollment targets, and ceiling prices for the current enrollment period.
Interconnection Documents
Click here to visit Rhode Island Energy's Interconnection documents webpage which contains helpful forms, tariffs, diagrams, standards and regulations.
2024-2026 PY Development Process
Click here to view the REG development Process for the 2024-2026 PY filing.
Quality Assurance for the REG Program Since 2017
Click here to view Quality Assurance for the REG Program since 2017.
Webinar for Self-Installers and New Installers
Click here to view the webinar for self-installers and new installers.
Small Scale REG Program
The Small-Scale REG program is available to homeowners and small commercial customers for projects 25kW and smaller. Click here for a summary of the REG Program for Small-Scale Projects. The program year opens on April 1st each year and is available on a first come, first serve basis until the program is fully subscribed. Applications must be submitted electronically via RI Energy’s Interconnection Process Webpage. Customers participating in the Small-Scale REG program must submit a W-9 to RI Energy and should review RI Energy’s policies regarding taxation, which can be found here.
Commercial Scale REG Program
Applications for commercial-scale solar, hydro, wind and anaerobic digester projects must be submitted electronically during an open two-week enrollment period.
- Click here for a summary of the REG program for Commercial Scale projects.
- Any additional information related to open enrollments, the application process and the REG tariff can be found here.
For more information on the Renewable Energy Growth Program or the DG Board, please contact Abigail Hasenfus at Abigail.Hasenfus@energy.ri.gov