Income-Eligible Home Energy Assessment

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.

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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

Number of household members Annual household income Monthly household income 
1 person ≤ $32,265
 ≤ $2,689
2 people ≤ $42,193
 ≤ $3,516
3 people ≤ $52,120   ≤ $4,343
4 people ≤ $62,048  ≤ $5,171 
5 people ≤ $71,976  ≤ $5,998 
6 people ≤ $81,903  ≤ $6,825 
7 people ≤ $83,765  ≤ $6,980 
 8 people  ≤ $85,626   ≤ $7,136
 9 people  ≤ $87,488   ≤ $7,291
 10 people  ≤ $89,349  ≤ $7,446 

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

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Step 1

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

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Step 2

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

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Step 3

Receive no-cost, energy efficient products such as faucet aerators and low-flow showerheads to help you save money and reduce energy usage.

Other benefits you may receive

No-cost services:

  • Attic and wall insulation
  • Air sealing of leaks
  • Weather stripping

No-cost appliance upgrades:

  • Heating system
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Clothes washer
  • Dehumidifier
  • Window air conditioning unit

Schedule an assessment

To schedule your Home Energy Assessment, contact our program expert at 401-351-1800.