Find out how much you can save with the solar incentives and programs in our home state, Rhode Island.
Average Annual Savings
See immediate savings and watch them continue to stack up year after year.
Lower Monthly Payment
Trade the unpredictable RI Energy bill for a lower, price-protected solar payment.
Upfront Cost of Solar
With the incentives available in Rhode Island, the switch to solar is easy.
Rhode Island is taking the lead towards a sustainable future, powered by the sun. We’ve always been ahead with our environmental programs, so it’s no surprise that RI has some of the best solar incentives and rebates available.
Let’s shine a light on the biggest solar savings in the country, right here in the ocean state.
Rhode Island Energy rates are increasing faster than the number of Newport tourists in the summertime. We may be the smallest state, but we pay big bucks for electricity – a whopping 30% more than the national average. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, 2022 hit us with a 50% electric rate hike.
But don’t sweat it, Rhode Island – solar power is here to save the day and help you take control of your energy costs.
The ocean state has some of the best solar incentives and state-funded programs around.
You can claim a tax credit for 30% of the total cost of your solar system. While this can be claimed by the homeowner when the solar panels are purchased, this credit has also reduced the cost of leasing solar panels, making the switch to solar more affordable today than ever.
In order to claim the full tax credit for ownership, you need to have enough tax liability. If you don’t have tax liability, other options like leasing or or power purchase agreements may be better options.
Rhode Island homeowners are exempt from paying any additional property taxes on the added home value from their Rhode Island solar panel system.
Rhode Islanders are exempt from paying the normal 7% state sales tax on their solar panel system.
Some Rhode Island residents may qualify for up to $7,000 in state grant funds designated for green energy programs.
Rhode Islanders earn a utility credit for any energy that they overproduce. This credit can then be used to power your home at night and on cloudy days. This allows you to power your entire home without relying on solar batteries.
We take care of everything aside from filing your taxes for you next year. While you should certainly consult a tax professional, we always make sure our customers are taking full advantage of any federal and state solar incentives. This includes providing alternative options such as leasing or power purchase agreements in the event that you don’t qualify for the incentives.
Rhode Island is taking the lead towards a sustainable future, powered by the sun. We’ve always been ahead with our environmental programs, so it’s no surprise that RI has some of the best solar incentives and rebates available. Let’s shine a light on the biggest solar savings in the country, right here in the ocean state.
Rhode Island energy rates are increasing faster than the number of Newport tourists in the summertime. We may be the smallest state, but we pay big bucks for electricity – a whopping 30% more than the national average. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, 2022 hit us with a 50% electric rate hike.
But don’t sweat it, Rhode Island – solar power is here to save the day and help you take control of your energy costs.
The ocean state has some of the best solar incentives and state-funded programs around.
You can claim a tax credit for 30% of the total cost of your solar system. While this can be claimed by the homeowner when the solar panels are purchased, this credit has also reduced the cost of leasing solar panels, making the switch to solar more affordable today than ever. In order to claim the full tax credit for ownership, you need to have enough tax liability. If you don’t have tax liability, other options like leasing or or power purchase agreements may be better options.
Rhode Island homeowners are exempt from paying any additional property taxes on the added home value from their Rhode Island solar panel system.
Rhode Island Homeowners are exempt from paying the normal 7% state sales tax on their solar panel system.
Some Rhode Island residents may qualify for up to $7,000 in state grant funds designated for green energy programs.
Rhode Islanders earn a utility credit for any energy that they overproduce. This credit can then be used to power your home at night and on cloudy days. This allows you to power your entire home without relying on solar batteries.
We take care of everything aside from filing your taxes for you next year. While you should certainly consult a tax professional, we always make sure our customers are taking full advantage of any federal and state solar incentives. This includes providing alternative options such as leasing or power purchase agreements in the event that you don’t qualify for the incentives.
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While you can’t technically get “free” solar panels anywhere, they are “free” in the sense that you can expect to pay less for solar than you already do for electricity — and it costs nothing to make the switch.
So you’re swapping out an unpredictable and constantly increasing electric bill for a price protected solar payment that is usually about 40% lower. While it isn’t exactly “free”, it’s about as close as it gets.
While you can’t technically get “free” solar panels anywhere, they are “free” in the sense that you can expect to pay less for solar than you already do for electricity — and it costs nothing to make the switch.
So you’re swapping out an unpredictable and constantly increasing electric bill for a price protected solar payment that is usually about 40% lower. While it isn’t exactly “free”, it’s about as close as it gets.
Solar makes so much sense in Rhode Island that you can actually get a full roof replacement when you switch to solar and still pay less than traditional electricity.
With our Roof + Solar Bundle, we handle everything under your solar project, saving you time and money.
Solar makes so much sense in Rhode Island that you can actually get a full roof replacement when you switch to solar and still pay less than traditional electricity. With our Roof + Solar Bundle, We handle everything under your solar project, saving you time and money.