Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources OER's mission is to lead the state toward a clean, affordable, reliable, and equitable energy future.

06/11/2026

OER was awarded a $1.15 million federal grant for the Training for Residential Energy Efficiency Contractor (TREC) program in 2024. The objectives of the TREC program are to develop and implement a state workforce energy program that prepares workers to deliver energy efficiency measures, including heat pump installations. OER is using these funds to reduce the cost of training skilled labor, provide testing and certifications for contractors, and partner with organizations to develop and implement a state-sponsored workforce program. OER partnered with Building Futures and Skills for Rhode Island’s Future. This program helps reduce or eliminate the cost of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship certifications to certified Clean Heat RI contractors. The program has also supported the OER Clean Energy Internship Program in 2025 and 2026 for high school students by providing them with opportunities to explore energy careers.

Over the month of May, the state's solar installations and wind turbine produced a total of 165 MWh of electricity, prev...
06/04/2026

Over the month of May, the state's solar installations and wind turbine produced a total of 165 MWh of electricity, preventing 79 tons of CO2 from reaching the atmosphere, and saving Rhode Island taxpayers $32,826.

This amount of electricity could:
*Power 196 homes for a month
*Replace 97 barrels of oil
*Cook 219,831 meals

06/03/2026

Rhode Island is accelerating clean transportation statewide.

Our latest video highlights how the Office of Energy Resources is expanding clean transportation adoption through rebates for electric vehicles, EV chargers, and e-bikes, while growing public charging infrastructure across the state. As the first state in the nation to complete the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Phase 1 program, Rhode Island is bringing all remaining NEVI funding directly into communities with new EV charging station projects across the state and making clean transportation more accessible and convenient for Rhode Islanders.

We are also introducing ChargeRI, our newest rebate program for ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 and DC Fast Charging stations.

Explore the Office of Energy Resources clean transportation rebates and incentives at drive.ri.gov.

Introducing ChargeRI - OER's new Energy-Efficient EV Charging Infrastructure Rebate Program.ChargeRI is making EV chargi...
06/01/2026

Introducing ChargeRI - OER's new Energy-Efficient EV Charging Infrastructure Rebate Program.

ChargeRI is making EV charging more accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient for all Rhode Islanders. The program provides rebates for the installation of ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 and DC Fast Charging stations at:

Multi-unit dwellings (apartments, condos)
Publicly accessible commercial sites
Municipalities & educational campuses
Workplaces

Nonprofits are eligible across all sectors. Enhanced incentives are available for projects in Environmental Justice communities.

Applications are open now on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more & apply: www.drive.ri.gov/chargeri

Questions? [email protected]

Over the month of April, our solar installations and wind turbine produced a total of 133 MWh of electricity, preventing...
05/20/2026

Over the month of April, our solar installations and wind turbine produced a total of 133 MWh of electricity, preventing 63 tons of CO2 from reaching the atmosphere, and saving Rhode Island taxpayers $26,413.

This amount of electricity could:

Power 158 homes for a month
Brew 5,527,600 cups of coffee
Throw 52,436 baseballs into outer space

We have expanded the federal Home Electrification Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program with the launch of the Moderate-Income...
05/11/2026

We have expanded the federal Home Electrification Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program with the launch of the Moderate-Income Pilot Program in 11 municipalities. The HEAR Moderate-Income Pilot Program will serve residents of Pawtucket, East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, and Jamestown. Rhode Island is the first state in New England to expand the federal HEAR Program to moderate-income households.

OER intends to expand the HEAR Moderate-Income Program statewide following the Pilot Program phase later this year. The HEAR Program has supported income-eligible households across the state with household electric panel upgrades and the installation of new electric stoves and air-source heat pump dryers, with over $1 million in funding awarded since 2025. Rhode Island is one of only 12 states in the U.S. with active HEAR Programs.

For further details on the new program, please visit: https://energy.ri.gov/incentives/home-energy-rebate-programs/home-electrification-and-appliance-rebate-hear

05/07/2026

The Office of Energy Resources has launched a new Energy Storage Dashboard. This tool is designed to provide transparent access to state-level energy storage data through clear visualizations. Now, you can explore the state’s energy storage trends and insights in a dynamic, visually driven format.

View the energy storage dashboard here: https://energy.ri.gov/storage/energy-storage-statistics

The dashboard will continue to be updated on a quarterly basis.

05/06/2026

Rhode Island’s Lead by Example program continues to track clean energy progress across state agencies, municipalities and public schools.

The updated LBE Projects Dashboard now reflects 167 projects statewide, representing more than $31 million in total investment, more than $39 million in estimated lifetime avoided energy bill costs, and more than 157,000 metric tons of avoided carbon dioxide.

The dashboard includes projects such as lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, EV charging, solar, building automation systems and heat pump water heaters.

Learn more about Lead by Example and explore the program dashboard at https://energy.ri.gov/leadbyexample/program-dashboards/number-lbe-projects

Thinking about electrifying your lawn care equipment? OER's Electric Leaf Blower Rebate Program can help offset the cost...
05/05/2026

Thinking about electrifying your lawn care equipment? OER's Electric Leaf Blower Rebate Program can help offset the cost of your purchase! Eligible applicants can now receive up to 5 rebates! Visit electrifylawns.ri.gov to learn if you qualify and how to apply.

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