Solar Quotes in Providence, RI
Net metering in Rhode Island
- The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources says net metering credits eligible systems for power generated up to 125 percent of on-site consumption, and generation beyond 100% of consumption is credited at the utility's avoided cost rate. The Renewable Energy Growth (REG) program, administered by Rhode Island Energy, is a separate option. Source: https://energy.ri.gov/renewable-energy/net-metering (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Rhode Island law (R.I. Gen. Laws 39-26.4-2) values excess renewable net-metering credits at the wholesale rate, declared to be the ISO-New England energy clearing price. Source: https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/statutes/title39/39-26.4/39-26.4-2.htm (accessed 2026-10-20)
A note on the federal tax credit
The federal residential clean energy credit (25D) doesn't apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. The IRS treats an expenditure as made when installation is completed. Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb (accessed 2026-10-20). This page isn't tax advice.
Questions to ask
- Does your estimate assume net metering or the REG program?
- How is my system sized against my historical usage?
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