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Your complete resource hub for heat pumps, solar, and energy savings in Rhode Island. Clean Heat RI covers up to 60% of heat pump costs (or 100% for income-eligible households). With 29% of RI homes on oil and propane at $3.45-3.58/gal, heat pumps offer major savings. Every guide updated for 2026 with ARPA deadline and HEAR rebate details.
2026 Update: The federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired December 31, 2025. Clean Heat RI (60% / $11,500) + HEAR low-income ($8,000, active) are now the primary incentives. ARPA funding deadline: December 31, 2026 — apply before funds run out.
Everything Rhode Island homeowners need to know about heat pumps in 2026 — Clean Heat RI rebates, costs, coastal climate performance, oil and propane conversion analysis, and how to choose the right installer.
60% of cost (max $11,500). Income-eligible 100% (max $18,000). Plus HEAR low-income $8K active since Sept 2024. ARPA deadline Dec 31, 2026.
Read guideTotal cost breakdown: ductless, ducted, hybrid. Net cost after Clean Heat RI + RI Energy rebates.
Read guidePerformance data in RI coastal climate (design temp 9°F). How modern heat pumps handle Narragansett Bay winters.
Read guide29% of RI homes heat with oil at $3.45/gal. Full conversion walkthrough and savings analysis.
Read guidePropane at $3.58/gal vs heat pump at $0.28/kWh. Side-by-side annual cost comparison.
Read guideClean Heat RI contractor requirements, Home Energy Assessment steps, and 10-point checklist.
Read guide150% SMI thresholds by household size. Income-eligible tier covers 100% of cost up to $18,000.
Read guideEverything about going solar in Rhode Island — REG program, REF rebate, net metering guaranteed through 2039, and why RI has the best solar incentive stack in New England.
$2.91/W avg cost, REG 15yr payments + $7K REF rebate, net metering guaranteed through 2039. Best incentive stack in New England — $100K+ in 25yr savings.
Read guideNuWatt Energy helps Rhode Island homeowners navigate heat pumps, solar, and energy storage. Clean Heat RI funds are limited — act before the December 31, 2026 ARPA deadline. Get a free assessment and see your savings.
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