Rebate Programs
High-efficiency natural gas heating is better for the environment—and your budget. With a natural gas boiler or furnace, you can save up to 30% on your energy bills. And you can save even more with Rhode Island Energy’s rebates of up to $800 for a boiler or up to $600 for a furnace.
To see a list of qualifying equipment and to apply for a rebate, download our rebate form and fill it out with your contractor. Or if you prefer, apply online.
Have you already applied? Check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
Enjoy the comfort of knowing you’re saving energy and up to 30% on your energy bill for years to come when you upgrade to a high-efficiency natural gas water heater. If your equipment is 10 years or older, it has reached its average life span.
Who wants to take cold showers? Upgrade to a high-efficiency water heater before your old one breaks and save even more with our rebate of up to $600.
To see a list of qualifying equipment and apply, download our rebate form and fill it out with your contractor. Or if you prefer, apply online.
Have you already submitted your application? Check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
Smaller equipment can save you space and costs. Now you can heat your home and provide hot water, without a separate water tank. More compact and efficient than traditional central heating systems, combi equipment delivers a more affordable solution to energy conservation, savings, and great comfort, plus for a limited time, you can get a $1,000 rebate on a combined condensing boiler and on-demand water heating unit (95% AFUE) from Rhode Island Energy. This is how it works:
To see a list of qualifying equipment and to apply for a rebate, download our rebate form and fill it out with your contractor. Or if you prefer, apply online.
Have you already applied? Check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
Rhode Island Energy's $600 rebate on qualifying, electric heat pump water heaters makes these efficient, clean energy systems more attainable than ever. If you’re building, remodeling, or your water heater is 10 years or older, this is a great time to upgrade to an electric heat pump water heater and start saving up to 30% on your heating costs for years to come.
Download our rebate form and fill it out with your contractor, or apply online
Have you already applied? Check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-844-615-8315.
Savings are in the air! Room air cleaners or purifiers are portable electric appliances that remove fine particles such as dust and pollen, making your home's air quality healthier. An ENERGY STAR-certified room air cleaner is 27% more energy efficient than a standard model, saving you up to $144 over its lifetime! Purchase a qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified room air cleaner or purifier, then download our rebate form or apply online.
If you have already applied, you can check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
ENERGY STAR®-certified room air conditioners use 10% less energy than standard models, reducing energy bills and helping our environment. Purchase a qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified room air conditioner, then download our rebate form or apply online.
If you have already applied, you can check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
ENERGY STAR-certified clothes dryers deliver superior efficiency and performance by incorporating advanced features-- using 20% less energy than standard models. Purchase a qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified clothes dryer, then download our rebate form or apply online.
If you have already applied, you can check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
With new incentives, smart thermostats are more attainable than ever and can help you save up to $180 a year in energy costs. Whether you’re on vacation, on the go, or right at home, you can control your home’s temperature remotely from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
If you have gas heating or central air conditioning, you may be eligible for a rebate when you purchase a smart thermostat at a hardware store or have a contractor install one for you. Download our rebate form and mail it in, or apply online here.
Have you already applied? Check the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
If you would prefer to purchase an energy-efficient thermostat at an instantly rebated price through our online Marketplace, please visit https://b2c2.poweredbyefi.org/rienergy
How much energy is your home wasting? Find out with a no-cost home energy assessment, which is the first step to lowering your energy bills. This opportunity is available for homes with 1-to-4 units.
You may even be eligible for rebates on home insulation and air sealing.
To schedule your home energy assessment, call 1-888-633-7947
Plus you can apply for 0% interest financing for the installation of qualified energy-efficient improvements in your home.
Here’s an affordable way to make energy efficiency improvements. Please follow the steps to participate.
If you have a Home Energy Assessment through the EnergyWise Program, you have the opportunity to apply for special 0% financing for qualified high-efficiency upgrades such as:
- Insulation and air sealing
- Duct sealing and duct insulation
- Natural gas heating systems
- Natural gas water heaters
- Electric heat pump water heaters
- Electric air-source heat pumps (replacing electric baseboard resistance heat)
The Energy Specialist who completes your home energy assessment will be able to review the financing offer in further detail while on-site at your home. For additional questions, contact your Energy Specialist or the main office at 1-888-633-7947. We will be happy to assist you with the steps outlined above.
To be eligible, you must be a Rhode Island Energy residential customer. Acceptance is contingent on loan approval from a participating lender.
Do you need assistance? We’re here to help.
We have several programs that help income-eligible customers manage and reduce their energy costs. These include programs to help you upgrade to energy-efficient appliances, insulate and air seal leaks in your home, and pay your bills in the winter months.
To find out if you qualify, click here.
Our on-site energy assessments help your building work smarter.
Rhode Island Energy offers on-site energy assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities for multifamily buildings of five or more units. Based on your assessment, you may be eligible for incentives on insulation, heating and cooling, lighting, appliances, and more. You may also be eligible for heating and cooling rebates.
To find out more, call 1-888-633-7947. Also, ask about our No-Cost In-Home Energy Assessment for 1-4 unit residential properties and our Income Eligible Programs for lower-income 1-4 unit residential properties.
An energy-efficient pool pump can save a whopping 70 percent on electricity costs related to your swimming pool! ENERGY STAR-certified pool pumps will save you over $1,000 over their lifetime, pay for themselves in less than two years, run more quietly, and prolong the life of your pool’s filtering system.
Visit your local pool retailer or ask a contractor to help you purchase and install an ENERGY STAR-certified two-speed or variable-speed pump. Visit www.energystar.gov/poolpumps for more information.
We can help you renovate or build a single-family or multi-family home that has greater comfort, cleaner indoor air quality, and lower energy costs. Rhode Island Energy’s Residential New Construction (RNC) program provides financial incentives and no-cost education, training, and technical support to builders and homeowners to help single and multifamily new construction and major renovation projects (including additions) meet high energy performance standards, resulting in lower operating costs and increased durability and comfort.
Working in partnership with the builder, a certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rater will assess the initial energy efficiency design of the home and provide on-site verification services throughout the construction process. Energy modeling will be used to verify compliance, allowing flexibility in meeting the RNC requirements.
Higher incentives are offered for more efficient homes, and additional incentives are offered for certifications such as ENERGY STAR, Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Home, and Passive House, and/or to meet the requirements of the current RI residential stretch code.
To get started, call 1-888-887-8841, or download our program description.
With qualifying energy-efficient central heat pumps and mini-split heat pumps, you can now save up to $1,250 or more based on your system capacity. Systems like these optimize airflow throughout your home to use less energy and generate even greater savings—up to 30% in energy costs.
To apply for your rebate, download our rebate form and fill it out with your contractor. Or apply online.
If you have already applied, you can check on the status of your rebate here.
Questions? Please call 1-800-292-2032.
Homeowners (and sometimes renters) who purchase energy-efficient appliances and products may be eligible for tax credits. To learn more, please visit the U.S. Department of Energy's website at https://www.energy.gov/policy/articles/making-our-homes-more-efficient-clean-energy-tax-credits-consumers.