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Renewable Energy Fund grants and net metering make solar accessible for Ocean State homeowners. Compare rates across 3 utilities and browse solar savings for 62 towns.
27.7¢
/kWh
3
0 IOU · 0 Muni · 0 Co-op
100%
of utilities
$97k
at avg rate · 8.5yr payback
Rhode Island residents across 62 towns and cities are served by 3 electric utilities, with residential rates ranging from 17.1¢ to 37.0¢ per kWh. The state average of 27.7¢/kWh is well above the national average of 16.8¢/kWh, making solar an especially strong financial investment. At this rate, a typical 8 kW solar system saves approximately $2,662 per year.
The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. This means homeowners who buy solar with cash or a loan no longer receive a federal tax credit. However, Rhode Island state incentives of $2,800 are still available, bringing the net cost of an 8 kW system to $22,736. Third-party owned systems (leases and PPAs) still qualify for 30% under Section 48/48E.
100% of Rhode Island utilities offer net metering, allowing solar homeowners to earn bill credits for excess energy.Browse the towns below to see exact rates, incentives, and savings estimates for your specific location.
3 utilities · sorted by rate
62 towns with utility-specific data
Based on avg rate of 27.7¢/kWh
NuWatt installs directly across Rhode Island. No subcontractors, no lead sharing.
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