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Rhode Island Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to Rhode Island homeowners in 2026.
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Residential Clean Energy Credit lets you claim 30% of your total solar installation cost as a credit against your federal income taxes. On a $18,275 system, that's a $5,482 credit.
- ✅ No dollar cap — applies to full system cost including installation
- ✅ Available through December 31, 2032
- ✅ Unused credit can carry forward to future tax years
- ✅ Applies to batteries added at the same time as solar
$7,500
Rhode Island State Incentive
Rhode Island offers a 25% state tax credit up to $7,500.
Net Metering in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, National Grid RI, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.228/kWh
Top Utility
National Grid RI
Utility Net Metering Policies in Rhode Island
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid RI | $0.228 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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