Small Business Program
Build a better future for your small business
It's important to know that we support small businesses of every kind. Our energy-saving solutions can enhance ambiance, improve safety, and boost customer confidence, all while reducing your monthly overhead costs.
Getting started
Schedule a no-cost energy assessment, and we will help you determine what energy-saving solutions are best for your business. Call us at 1-877-784-3709 or email energyefficiency@RIEnergy.com.
Discover how RIE can help your small business thrive
Download our program brochure to learn about program details, incentives, and financing options for small businesses in Rhode Island.
Your Energy Specialist will complete this Energy Savings Plan with your recommended measures, estimated annual energy savings, costs, payback period, and other details. Download a template of the Energy Savings Plan to review the equipment being installed, costs, and rebate information.
- Download our Energy Savings Plan (pdf)
- Descarga nuestro Plan de Ahorro Energético (pdf)
- Baixe nosso Plano de Economia de Energia (pdf)
To qualify for the Small Business program, you must:
- Be an active Rhode Island Energy electric customer
- Pay the System Benefits Charge (SBC)
- Have an average annual usage of 1.5 M kWh or less, or 40k therms or less
Smart energy solutions for small businesses
LED Lighting
We’ll cover up to 70% of the installation costs for indoor and outdoor LEDs and lighting occupancy sensors for your small business.
HVAC
A high-efficiency heat pump, boiler, or furnace can lower energy bills and enhance employee and customer comfort.
Programmable thermostats
Programmable thermostats are a cost-effective way to save money on heating and air conditioning.
Refrigeration
Incentives are available for refrigeration and walk-in cooler efficiency.
Weatherization
Improve insulation and air sealing with incentives and expert support.
Custom projects
We offer installation discounts on custom lighting, variable speed drives, energy management systems, and heat pumps to help fund upgrades at your small business.
Flexible payment plans
If eligible, you’ll have two payment options for your share of the project’s costs. You can spread the cost over a maximum of 24 months (added to your monthly electric bill) or pay the full amount in one lump sum and receive a 15% discount.
Energy savings success stories
Our selection of small business case studies can help you learn how businesses in Rhode Island have saved on energy costs through efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and control systems, helping them reduce their carbon footprint and boost savings.
Wide World of Indoor Sports
This facility in North Kingstown partnered with Rhode Island Energy to upgrade lighting and HVAC systems, resulting in annual energy cost savings of over $34,500.
Read the Wide World of Indoor Sports case study (pdf)
The Tai-O Group
A commercial property in Pawtucket installed energy-efficient LED lighting and a cloud-based control system, leading to annual savings of $70,000.
Read the Tai-O Group case study (pdf)