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Get a Free QuoteFull Retail Rate credits at $0.2735/kWh · Rhode Island · Residential cap 25kW
$0.27/kWh
Credit Rate
25 kW
Residential Cap
$7.00
Min Monthly Bill
monthly
Credit Rollover
Last updated: 2024-10-01
Rhode Island Energy (RI) customers earn $0.2735/kWh per kWh through full retail ratenet metering credits — dollar-for-dollar against your retail rate. Credits roll over monthly with march annual true-up. The typical Rhode Island Energy customer with a 8kW system saves $2,637.60 per year.
Net metering lets you earn credits for surplus solar energy sent back to the grid. Here is how it works with Rhode Island Energy.
Solar panels are installed on your roof or property and wired to an inverter.
Your system is interconnected with the utility grid through a bidirectional meter.
Panels produce electricity throughout the day, powering your home first.
A smart meter measures electricity flowing both to and from the grid in real time.
Excess energy sent to the grid earns credits that offset your future electric bills.
All current residential rate schedules relevant to net-metered solar customers. Understanding your rate schedule is critical for accurately estimating savings.
| Plan Name | Rate | Fixed Charge | TOU Available | Peak Rate | Off-Peak Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-16 Residential | $0.2735/kWh | $7.00/mo | No | — | — |
| A-16 TOU Residential | $0.2735/kWh | $7.00/mo | Yes | $0.3195/kWh | $0.2102/kWh |
Peak hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm
Based on a typical Rhode Island Energy household using 900 kWh/month with a 8kW system generating 800 kWh/month.
Estimated Annual Savings
$2,637.60
$219.80/month average
Your credits depend on system size, utility, and local rates.
Calculate My SavingsResidential Cap
25 kW AC
Commercial Cap
5 MW AC
Interconnection Fee
Free ($0)
Application Timeline
2-4 weeks
Permit Required
Yes, local building permit required
Inspection
Utility inspection required before PTO
Meter Type
Bidirectional smart meter
Minimum Monthly Bill
$7.00
Rebranded from National Grid RI to Rhode Island Energy under PPL ownership (completed 2023)
Maintained full retail rate net metering through 2026 rate case
Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund continues offering solar grants of up to $7,000
Updated delivery service charges effective January 2026
Some third-party sources may still display outdated net metering data for Rhode Island Energy. The information on this page is sourced directly from utility filings and verified as of 2024-10-01.
What Rhode Island Energy customers need to know about net metering in 2026.
Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid RI) credits solar exports at 100% of the retail rate ($0.2735/kWh in 2026).
Rhode Island Energy is the sole investor-owned electric utility in the state, serving approximately 510,000 customers.
The RI Renewable Energy Fund offers grants of up to $7,000 for residential solar, helping offset costs now that the federal residential ITC has expired.
Residential systems up to 25kW qualify for net metering, with commercial up to 5MW.
Rhode Island law guarantees net metering through 2039, providing long-term policy certainty.
Annual true-up occurs in March with no payout for excess credits.
Rhode Island Energy offers an optional time-of-use rate that can boost solar credit value during peak afternoon hours.
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Common questions about Rhode Island Energy net metering.
Primary Source
Rhode Island Energy A-16 Tariff ScheduleLast Verified
2024-10-01
Methodology
Rate data and policy details are sourced directly from Rhode Island Energy's published tariff schedules and interconnection standards. We verify this data monthly against utility filings and update the page within 48 hours of any confirmed policy change.
See how much you can save with Rhode Island Energy net metering credits at $0.2735/kWh. Our Rhode Island solar experts will design a system optimized for your utility rate plan.