Solar Panels in Pascoag, RI

Pascoag, Rhode Island residents are served by Clear River Electric & Water District, which charges $0.17 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 2% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,850 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Pascoag can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,644 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $59,957 in total savings. With Rhode Island state incentives of $2,800, the net system cost drops to $22,736, resulting in a payback period of just 13.8 years.

As a municipal utility, Clear River Electric & Water District sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Clear River Electric & Water District. The utility offers a solar rebate of $0.65 per watt up to $5,000. Heat pump rebates of up to $1,000 are also available for Pascoag homeowners.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Pascoag—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Clear River Electric & Water District interconnection.