Energy Efficiency for New Construction and Renovations

Incentives, ideas, and expertise to build energy efficiency into every project

When you install better energy-efficient equipment and systems, you can offset construction and design service costs. Rhode Island Energy can help you create value and offer long-lasting energy savings for all your project designs.

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Get help with your project

Engage with us as soon as possible, preferably during the earliest stages of design conception, to take advantage of the broadest range of options and solutions.

Get more help

If you still need more information or help finding out what project path is right for you, call Rhode Island Energy at 1-855-743-1108 for help.

Zero Net Energy (ZNE)/Deep Energy Savings

Receive expert Net Zero building technical assistance and the highest incentives available.

Achieve Energy Use Intensity ("EUI") targets for your building which will provide ongoing energy cost savings. We work with you all the way through the post-occupancy period to make sure the building is designed, built, and performing at the level you expect.

Whole Building Streamlined

This program offers incentives for less complex energy efficiency projects that won't be pursuing a Net Zero or Low EUI design.

New Construction Program

The Rhode Island Energy New Construction Program provides incentives and technical support for businesses that are building new facilities, renovating existing facilities, or replacing failing equipment. Review our equipment applications for more details.

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Compressed air solutions

If you’re constructing a new facility, our compressed air solutions program has several incentives to make compressed air more efficient and economical. We offer incentives for compressors, refrigerated dryers, enhanced controls, and evaluation services to assess your specific compression needs.


Compressed Air New Construction Form (pdf)

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Chillers

Advanced chiller technology improves energy efficiency for cooling buildings and industrial processes. Rhode Island Energy assists clients with chiller design and implementation.


Chiller New Construction Form (pdf)

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Variable speed drives

Variable speed drives (VSDs) improve the efficiency of HVAC fans and pumps by adjusting speeds based on load – small speed reductions can yield significant energy savings. VSDs are ideal for HVAC applications, boiler draft fans, and exhaust fans.


VSD New Construction Form (pdf)

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Custom energy solutions

The New Construction Services program for large businesses offers technical assistance and financial incentives to large commercial and industrial customers who are building new facilities, replacing failed equipment, or undergoing major renovations. Custom incentives are based on the unique energy-savings criteria of a project.


New Construction Services program (pdf)