Public Notice of Proposed State Plan for Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

In accordance with Rhode Island General Laws (RIGL) 42-35, notice is hereby given that the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources proposes the State Plan for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Grant which is funded through the United States Department of Energy for Program Year 2026 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This proposed state plan is accessible on the Office of Energy Resources' website https://energy.ri.gov/ or available in hard copy upon request (401) 602-4844. A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plan on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon at the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, 1 Capitol Hill, 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02908. Persons wishing to testify may do so by signing up at the hearing or by submitting written testimony by Thursday, August 27, 2026, to the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, or by email to Timothy.D.Lett@energy.ri.gov. The Hearing will begin at 11:00 A.M. and will conclude when the last speaker finishes testimony or at 12:00 Noon, whichever comes first. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with hearing impairments may request an interpreter’s presence by calling 711 or RI Relay at 1-800-745-6575 (Voice) or 1-800-745-5555 (TTY). Requests for this service must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the Hearing Date.

Location: Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (Department of Administration Building), 1 Capitol Hill, 2nd Floor Conference room, Providence, RI 02908

Notice to Interested Parties

Proposed State Plan for Weatherization Assistance Program

Public Notice

2027–2029 Renewable Energy Growth Program Plan Development

The DG Board and OER are developing a proposed REG Program Plan for the 2027–2029 program years. The process will consider ceiling prices, annual or multi-year megawatt allocations, dynamics introduced by the expiration of federal tax benefits, and other program-design updates for eligible renewable energy classes.

Stakeholder Meeting Materials:

August 26 – Second stakeholder meeting discussing second draft 2027-2029 program plan recommendations
- Comments in response to the second stakeholder meeting are due on September 2
  - Comments can be sent to tarmstrong@seadvantage.com, ccing qma@seadvantage.com and jnichols@seadvantage.com
  - Priority questions SEA is seeking comment on are provided in Slide 45 of SEA’s presentation

SEA Presentation on Second Draft 2027-2029 Program Plan Recommendations PDF file, about 1

July 16, 9 am – First stakeholder meeting discussing first draft 2027-2029 program plan recommendations
- SEA is seeking additional information on installed cost for Large Solar II-IV (Over 5 MW). Please this follow-up survey [surveymonkey.com]. Responses were due August 7.