Rhode Island grants for net-metered commercial renewable energy projects: solar up to $75,000 per project, plus adders for carports (up to $200,000) and storage (up to $40,000). Next round: Oct 23, 2026 (dates approximate).
The Renewable Energy Fund gives grants to businesses and other owners for net-metered commercial-scale renewable energy projects in Rhode Island, based on the system's rated DC capacity. Adders are available for solar carports and energy storage. The program page lists Round 26-3 on October 23, 2026 as both the enrollment date and the application close date, and calls all dates approximate.
Businesses
The REF Grant Programs are for net metering projects only.
Must own the property where the project will be installed. If that land is leased, an agreement with the owner must be executed.
Projects must be located in Rhode Island.
Projects utilizing virtual net-metering (VNM) are not eligible for funding under the REF Grant Programs.
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