Rhode Island Solar

8 verified programs, updated 2026-08-08. 6 incentive types.

Grant Program (3)Solar/Wind Access Policy (1)Sales Tax Incentive (1)Performance-Based Incentive (1)Property Tax Incentive (1)Property Tax Assessment (1)

Rhode Island Solar Easement Laws
Solar/Wind Access PolicyFebruary 17, 2026
Renewable Energy Products Sales and Use Tax Exemption
Sales Tax IncentiveCommercial, ResidentialSeptember 30, 2025
100% exemption
Small Scale Solar Grants (Commerce RI)
Grant ProgramCommercial, Local Government, NonprofitSeptember 26, 2025
Solar PV or Hot Water: $0.65/W Energy Storage Adder: $2,000/project
Commercial Scale Renewable Energy Grants (Commerce RI)
Grant ProgramCommercial, Industrial, NonprofitSeptember 26, 2025
$0.70/W For the first 0-50kW $0.40/W For the 2nd 50kW (Up to 100kW) $0.30/W For the 3rd 50kW (up to 150kW) $0.20/W For the 4th 50kW (up to 151 kW and up) Solar Carport Adder: $0.55/W Energy Storage Adder: $0.50/W
Renewable Energy Growth Program
Performance-Based IncentiveResidential, Commercial, IndustrialMay 21, 2025
Incentives will vary depending on the type of resource and the size of the system
Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Equipment
Property Tax IncentiveResidential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income ResidentialSeptember 30, 2025
100% exemption from property taxes
Agricultural Energy Program
Grant ProgramAgriculturalMay 21, 2025
up to $20,000
Renewable Energy Tax Valuation
Property Tax AssessmentCommercial, Industrial, ResidentialNovember 12, 2025
5 $/kW