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## Small Scale Solar Grants (Commerce RI) ## Last Updated September 26, 2025 Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund (RIREF); Alternative Compliance Payments (ACPs) * Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics * Eligible Storage Technologies: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Integrators Solar PV or Hot Water: $0.
65/W Energy Storage Adder: $2,000/project Solar PV or Hot Water: $5,000 per project, $140,000 per application. Energy Storage Adder: $2,000 per project * Equipment Requirements: Maximum system size of 7.
69 kW * Installation Requirements: Applicant must be approved by Commerce RI ## DSIRE works with EnergySage to help you go solar with confidence: * Compare quotes from vetted installers * Get free, expert advice (no phone calls required) * Maximize savings with incentives and financing This program has 2 Incentives Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Integrators The system size has a maximum of 7.
69 kW, The incentive is 0. 65 $/W Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, Integrators The incentive is $2000. 00 Commerce Rhode Island provides financial grants for small scale solar photovoltaic systems and domestic solar water heating systems to help reduce energy costs and increase renewable energy adoption.
The program is funded by the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund (REF) and alternative compliance payments (ACPs) from the state’s renewable portfolios standard (RPS). The application for grants are solicited on a "Block" basis with specific application deadlines. All residential, business, affordable housing, non-profits, state facilities, and municipalities located in Rhode Island are eligible to apply for the grant.
Systems that are directly owned are eligible. Customers participating in RE Growth Program offered by National Grid are not eligible to participate in the program. Grants are available for solar photovoltaic systems up to 7.
69 kilowatts (kW) (anything above will receive the max) in capacity and domestic solar water-heating systems. There is also a flat adder available for programs with energy storage projects. Project owners must have conducted an energy audit prior to application submission.
## Recommended Next Steps ## DSIRE works with EnergySage to help you go solar with confidence: * Compare quotes from vetted installers * Get free, expert advice (no phone calls required) * Maximize savings with incentives and financing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential, 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 Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. 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.
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