Solar + Heat Pump in Rhode Island

Rhode Island homeowners across 62 towns are served by 3 electric utilities, with residential rates ranging from 17.1¢ to 37.0¢ per kWh. Combining rooftop solar with a cold-climate heat pump eliminates both your electric bill and fossil fuel heating costs — the two largest energy expenses for Rhode Island households.

Most Rhode Island homes currently heat with Oil & Gas, spending approximately $2,650/year. A cold-climate heat pump reduces heating costs to approximately $1,240/year in electricity, saving $1,410/year on heating alone. When you power the heat pump with rooftop solar, the marginal electricity cost drops to near zero. Coastal moderate winters with design temps around 5°F to 10°F. Cold-climate models recommended.

The Clean Heat RI offers up to $11,500 for heat pump installation, and many utilities add their own solar and heat pump rebates. The federal residential ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025, so state and utility programs are now the primary incentives for homeowner purchases.

NuWatt Energy designs and installs solar+heat pump systems directly across Rhode Island — licensed electricians and HVAC technicians, no subcontractors. We handle load calculation, system sizing, installation, and all permitting. Browse the utilities and towns below for location-specific data.