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Renewable Energy Fund | REF Grants, Programs & Materials Your browser is not supported for this experience. We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. The Rhode Island Commerce Renewable Energy Fund (REF) supports the growth of renewable energy across Rhode Island, helping businesses and communities access cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions.
REF provides renewable energy grants for projects that generate cleaner electricity while supporting job growth in the green technology and energy sectors. Funded through the system benefit charge on electric bills and alternative compliance payments from electricity providers, REF invests in Small Scale solar, Commercial Scale, and Community Renewable energy projects throughout Rhode Island.
RI offers two solar PV incentive programs: The Renewable Energy Fund (REF) and The Renewable Energy Growth Program (REG). REG is run by Rhode Island Energy and is a fixed 15-20 year long term contract with a fixed electricity price and a solar PV production-based incentive (PBI). This means you will receive credits on your bill up to the amount you owe, and any excess generation is compensated to you in the form of a direct deposit.
The ceiling price for the REG program this year is depending on the project size and term, and Rhode Island Energy will pay either 33. 85 or 32. 35 cents/kWh.
You can learn more about the program by visiting https://energy. ri. gov/renewable-energy/wind/renewable-energy-growth-program-reg-program .
REF is run by RI Commerce Corporation. This is a grant program that offers an incentive to discount the upfront cost of a net metered system. Our program CAN NOT BE PAIRED with the Renewable Energy Growth Program administered through National Grid.
Choose a solar installer for your residential solar system. The installer applies for the Renewable Energy Fund Grant on your behalf. The REF team reviews the application, making sure the project meets all requirements.
If applicable, an Award Letter is created and sent to the installer. The installer is required to send the documents listed on the Award Letter to REF, once documentation requirements are reached, a Grant Agreement is created. The Grant Agreement is a legal binding document stating that the funds for your project have been allocated.
The project is installed on your home and interconnected. Once installation is complete, the installer will submit required completion documents to REF. REF sends these documents to our inspection team, and the project is scheduled for an inspection.
If there are any issues with the project, our inspection team will contact the installation company to resolve these problems. REF is notified of successful completion of inspection. Lastly, REF submits a payment request to our accounting team.
Payment is disbursed to the installer company via an invoice check. Since installers apply for the grant on the homeowners behalf, most homeowners don’t know what the documents they are signing are for and why they need to sign them. Listed below is an explanation of each document that a homeowner will be asked to sign before an installer can submit completion documents to the REF.
Small Scale Completion Forms Page 2, 3 and 5 ask for signatures from the system owner/homeowner. Page 5 is optional and for marketing purposes. The other two are required to certify that the project was completed so that we can pay out the grant to the installer.
Page 3 will indicate whether or not there were changes to the system AFTER the application was submitted. If the system size was increased, we cannot increase the amount of the grant. If the system size decreased, we have to reduce the amount of the grant.
Installers have to obtain signatures from homeowners in order to receive grant payment. These grants REPAY installers for the discount that they provided to homeowners upfront 4. Our program CAN BE PAIRED with a federal tax credit.
30% federal investment tax credit for solar. The ITC is currently at 26%, but the Inflation Reduction Act will increase to 30% for projects set to come online on or after 01/01/2023. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the income taxes that you would otherwise pay the federal government, and is based on the total installed project cost.
To calculate your federal tax credit, subtract the grant from your total project cost. 5. Other options for homeowners who would like to use renewable energy to power their home including PPA and community solar subscriptions.
Please follow links below How to find a Solar Installer: Renewable Energy professionals: https://energy. ri. gov/renewable-energy/solar/renewable-energy-professional-rep RI Residential Guide to Going Solar: http://www.
energy. ri. gov/documents/solar/Guide-to-Going-Solar.
pdf Community Solar: https://energy. ri. gov/renewable-energy/solar/community-solar PPA: https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.
energy. gov/financing-navigator/option/power-purchase-agreement Commercial Scale Projects Commercial Scale Funding Program Approximate Time Table All dates are approximate and subject to change. – Blocks will close on the application closing date or if available funds have been reached.
Pursuant to R. I. Gen. Laws § 5-93-4, The Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act, all residential solar retailers in Rhode Island are now required to maintain an annual registration with the Department of Business Regulation.
Please see DBR https://dbr. ri. gov/solar-retailers for further information.
Commercial Scale - Application Documents (Please review this document for application instructions) REF Application for Commercial D. O. , T.
P. O. , and Carport Projects New Vendor Letter with ACH and W9 Form Self-Inspection Forms: Completed projects will be required to submit Completion documents including the following Self-Inspection form (choose the form that fits your project): Self-Inspection PV Lite Template Self- Inspection PV Lite Template with examples Self-Inspection – PV + ESS Lite Template Self – Inspection PV + ESS Lite Template with examples NEW!
Energy Storage Adder - Application Documents Request for Projects (Energy Storage Adder) (Please review this document for application instructions) Direct Ownership Project Application (Energy Storage Adder) Note: Hard copies are no longer a requirement but holds as an option. Please submit your applications (all sections) via email to REF@commerceri.
com Small Scale Funding Program Approximate Time Table All dates are approximate and subject to change. Friday, October 24, 2025 | 9 a. m.
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5 p. m. – Blocks will close on the application close date or if available funds have been reached Pursuant to R.
I. Gen. Laws § 5-93-4, The Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act, all residential solar retailers in Rhode Island are now required to maintain an annual registration with the Department of Business Regulation. Please see DBR https://dbr.
ri. gov/solar-retailers for further information. (Please review this document for application instructions) Direct Ownership Projects Application Project Checklist- Excel Template Consumer Disclosure Form --> New Vendor Letter with ACH and W9 Form NEW!
Energy Storage Adder - Application Documents Request for Projects (Energy Storage Adder) (Please review this document for application instructions) Direct Ownership Project Application (Energy Storage Adder) Note: Hard copies are no longer a requirement but holds as an option. Please submit your applications (all sections) via email to REF@commerceri.
com Small-Scale Self-Inspection Forms: Self Inspection forms should be submitted with project completion forms: Small Scale Self-Inspection PV Template Lite Small Scale Self-Inspection PV Template Lite with examples Small Scale Self-Inspection PV + ESS Template Lite Small Scale Self- Inspection PV + ESS Template Lite Form with examples Applications are not being taken while the program is under evaluation.
Clean Energy Internship Program – Summer 2026 The Renewable Energy Fund (REF) and the RI Office of Energy Resources (OER) seeks to match clean energy companies with RI undergraduate and graduate interns for the Summer 2026 session. Rhode Island’s clean energy industry has seen significant employment growth with an impressive 74% increase since 2014.
Over 16,021 green jobs ranging from direct construction, engineering, research, policy, professional services, energy efficiency and more! The RI Clean Energy Internship Program is designed to help provide internship opportunities in these careers. Students will be able to professionally develop under the mentorship of an industry partner to combat real world problems in energy and the environment.
Please submit your questions via email to Abbie Hasenfus: abigail. hasenfus@energy. ri.
gov Learn how to apply by choosing the options below: Are you a student interested in becoming a Clean Energy Intern for the summer of 2026? Please apply through the Clean Energy Internship Portal: https://refinternships. commerceri.
com/intern/ Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Do you have a Clean Energy company and are looking for interns for the summer of 2026? Please apply through the Clean Energy Internship Portal: https://refinternships. commerceri.
com/employer/ Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Host Company Program Process For Frequently Asked Questions : Please click HERE Clean Energy Internship Program At-A-Glance Infographic REF Commercial - Solar Grant Case Study: Grey Sail Brewing Brownfields Solar PV Program The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (RI Commerce) and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) seeks to fund solar PV on Brownfield locations.
All projects must be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for the Renewable Energy Fund Development Program. Applications will be accepted as a first come, first served process on a rolling-basis until funding is exhausted. Note: Hard copies are not requirement but holds as an option.
Please submit your applications (all sections) via email to REF@commerceri. com . Request for Projects Document Brownfield Solar Application Frequently Asked Questions NEW!
Energy Storage Adder- Application Documents Request for Projects (Energy Storage Adder) (Please review this document for application instructions) Brownfield Energy Storage Adder Application Affordable Solar Access Pathways Program Important Update for ASAP Customers The Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) are sharing an important update for customers participating in the Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) Program.
PosiGen has announced a business restructuring and is transitioning customer support, billing, monitoring, and servicing responsibilities to third party providers. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available.
What This Means for Customers If your solar system is currently operating, your account may transition to one of the following providers: Renewbrook, serviced by Omnidian Your assigned provider will contact you directly by email or mail with next steps.
Installed but Not Yet Activated Systems If your solar system has been installed but is not yet operating, your project may transition to GoodLeap, who would manage activation and future servicing.
What Customers Should Do Now No action is required at this time Please continue making any scheduled payments Monitor your email and mail for updates from your assigned provider Customer Support Contacts Renewbrook serviced by Omnidian https://posigensupport. com https://sunstrongmanagement. com/support/posigen/ posigensupport@goodleap.
com OER and REF understand this transition may create questions and uncertainty. We remain committed to keeping ASAP customers informed and supported throughout this process. Thank you for participating in Rhode Island's clean energy programs.
The ASAP Program will provide access to affordable rooftop solar and energy efficiency services for low-and-moderate income households in environmental justice areas. This program is administered by the Renewable Energy Fund and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources.
Eligible residents must both: Live in an Environmental Justice Focus Area or a census tract eligible for the federal Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program Have a household income at or below 80% of the state median income Required PV System Labeling Guide Commercial Scale Projects Flyer Residential Projects Flyer --> Solar Self-Inspection Training Diagram-REF-Applicant-Process Minimum Technical Requirements RI OER Renewable Energy Professional Certificates Clean Energy Internship Program Infographic
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Commercial, local government, nonprofit, residential, state government, installers/contractors, multifamily residential, low-income residential, and integrators in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $0.65/W for solar PV or hot water; $2,000/project for energy storage adder. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Scale Solar Grants is funded by Commerce RI. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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