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Rhode Island is part of ISO New England, and Rhode Island Energy is the main electric utility. Battery owners can earn summer performance payments through Rhode Island Energy's ConnectedSolutions, and the state Office of Energy Resources offers a separate upfront rebate for home batteries.

2 programs: 2 open. Checked October 2, 2026.

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ConnectedSolutions - Batteries (Rhode Island Energy)

Rhode Island Energy calls on enrolled batteries during summer peak demand, and owners are paid based on their average performance.

Run by
Rhode Island Energy
Where
Rhode Island Energy
Devices
home batteries
Who can join
Rhode Island Energy residential and commercial customers with an eligible battery; can be combined with the solar ConnectedSolutions program.
What it pays
$225 per average kW of performance each summer, locked for the first five years of enrollment.
Sources

Last checked 2026-10-02

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Energy Storage Rebates (RI OER)

A state rebate toward the cost of a home battery. Owners can then earn more by joining ConnectedSolutions, which is optional.

Run by
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Devices
home batteries
Who can join
Rhode Island residents installing an eligible battery.
What it pays
Up to $8,000 for residential systems; up to $16,000 for income-eligible households.

Note: The OER page doesn't say whether applications are currently open; confirm before relying on it.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-02

Program terms change. Always confirm the current terms with the program before you enroll. Spot something out of date?

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