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Rhode Island utility · checked October 20, 2026
Rhode Island Energy rebates
Rhode Island Energy customers can draw on 2 offers written for this utility alone. Across the 2 upgrades with open money, the worked examples on this page add up to $2,500 for a household that is not income-qualified and $12,125 at the low-income tier.
- 1Air-source heat pump $11,500 max
- 2Heat pump water heater $625 max
Offers only Rhode Island Energy customers get
Rhode Island Energy heat pump rebates Open
Run by Rhode Island Energy · for customers of 1 utility
- Standard: Up to $625 per ton, switching from gas, electric, oil or propane heat
- Enhanced (electric baseboard): $1,500 per ton for electric baseboard customers, through a participating contractor
- Clean Heat RI (income-eligible): 60% of the project, up to $11,500, for households under 150% of state median income heating with oil, propane or gas income-qualified
Conditions on the program page: From January 1, 2026: ENERGY STAR 6.1 Cold Climate and on the RI Energy/NEEP qualified list; From January 1, 2026: systems with high-GWP refrigerants such as R-410A do not qualify; Clean Heat RI: weatherization completed and a Clean Heat RI network installer.
Also on the page: Zero-interest loans up to $25,000 for systems replacing electric heat.
Source: Rhode Island Energy: Heat pumps. Last checked October 20, 2026. Official program page.
Rhode Island Energy heat pump water heater rebate Open
Run by Rhode Island Energy · for customers of 1 utility · ends December 31, 2026
- Up to $625 for a qualifying electric heat pump water heater
Conditions on the program page: Installed by a licensed contractor or plumber between January 1 and December 31, 2026.
Source: Rhode Island Energy: Heat pump water heaters. Last checked October 20, 2026. Official program page.
For air-source heat pump, a Rhode Island Energy customer's example comes to $1,875 ($11,500 at the low-income tier). No other Rhode Island utility has been read, so there is nothing to compare it with here.
For heat pump water heater, a Rhode Island Energy customer's example comes to $625 at most ($625 at the low-income tier). No other Rhode Island utility has been read, so there is nothing to compare it with here.
Every upgrade for a Rhode Island Energy home
| Upgrade | Not income-qualified | Low income | Counted programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | $1,875 | $11,500 max | RI Energy heat pumps |
| Heat pump water heater | $625 max | $625 max | RI Energy water heaters |
| Insulation and air sealing | $0 | $0 | None open |
| Home EV charger | $0 | $0 | None open |
| Induction range or cooktop | $0 | $0 | None open |
| Electrical panel upgrade | $0 | $0 | None open |
Examples use a 3-ton heat pump replacing oil heat, 2 insulation zones or 1,000 square feet on a $5,000 project, and one unit of everything else. Nothing open was found for insulation and air sealing, home EV charger, induction range or cooktop, electrical panel upgrade.
Rhode Island HEAR and HOMES is limited. Federal credits for heat pumps, water heaters, insulation and panels ended December 31, 2025, and the home charger credit on June 30, 2026 (federal status). See also all Rhode Island rebates and how rebates stack.
Rebates are set by each program and can change or close without notice; the program's own page and application decide what is paid. This page is information, not tax, legal or financial advice. Amounts last checked October 20, 2026.