Income-Eligible Energy Savings Program

No-cost energy saving improvements for your home

Rhode Island Energy is here to help during times of financial uncertainty. Our energy savings programs can help you and your family benefit from a healthier, more comfortable, and affordable home. If you qualify, there's no cost to you.

See if you qualify

You may qualify for the Income-Eligible Home Energy Assessment if you're enrolled in a Rhode Island Energy discount rate code, or if your pre-tax household income and household size align with our income guidelines.

Income guidelines (effective October 2025)

Number of household members	Annual household income	Monthly household income
1 person	≤ $42,252	≤ $3,521
2 people	≤ $55,252	≤ $4,604
3 people	≤ $68,253	≤ $5,687
4 people	≤ $81,254	≤ $6,771
5 people	≤ $94,254	≤ $7,854
6 people	≤ $107,255	≤ $8,937
7 people	≤ $109,692	≤ $9,141
8 people	≤ $112,130	≤ $9,344
9 people	≤ $114,568	≤ $9,547
10 people	≤ $117,005	≤ $9,750

Multifamily properties

The Income-Eligible Home Energy Assessment is designed for income-eligible Rhode Island one- to four-unit homes. If you live in a building with five or more units in which at least half of the residents meet income eligibility requirements, you may be eligible to be served by our Multifamily Properties Program.

Apply for no-cost upgrades in three easy steps

Woman making an appointment over the phone

Step 1

Call 401-351-1800 to schedule a Home Energy Assessment with an energy specialist.

Technician assessing window air conditioning unit

Step 2

An Energy Specialist will visit your home to provide an assessment and recommend a personalized energy efficiency plan.

woman using her new energy efficient washer

Step 3

Receive no-cost, energy efficient products and services to help you save money and reduce energy usage.

What benefits might you receive?

If you qualify, our no-cost Home Energy Assessment can identify improvements that make your home more comfortable and energy efficient — at no cost to you. Based on the results, you may receive insulation, air sealing, appliance upgrades, and other energy-saving products.

Heat pump incentives

Heat pumps can be an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners in many climates. A Home Energy Assessment can help determine your eligibility for a discounted or no-cost heat pump through the following income-eligible programs.

Clean Heat Rhode Island — Low-to-moderate income

If you heat your home with oil, propane, or natural gas, you may qualify for generous Clean Heat RI incentives. To be eligible, you must:

Earn less than 150% of State Median Income (SMI)
Heat their home with oil, propane, or natural gas
Want to switch to heat pumps for space heating and cooling, or for hot water
Have already completed weatherization work on their home

See what you qualify for — start the survey

Eligible participants can receive an incentive covering 60% of their heat pump project, up to $11,500 when working with an installer on the Clean Heat RI Heat Pump Installer Network. This incentive can be combined with other incentives to further lower your project costs.

Start today

Take the Clean Heat RI eligibility survey, visit the Clean Heat RI website, or schedule a heat pump consultation to learn more.

Electric baseboard heating customers - free heat pump

If you’re on the discount rate and use electric baseboard heat, you may qualify for a free high-efficiency heat pump that delivers heating and cooling year-round.

Call 401-351-1800 to check your eligibility and get matched with a participating contractor.