Rhode Island: heating help, rebates and weatherization

Clean Heat Rhode Island (heat pump incentive)

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Status: Funding now comes from RGGI after ARPA money was fully allocated in 2026, per the state; confirm availability before you buy.

60% of eligible air-source heat pump system and installation cost, capped at $11,500. Lifetime cap per property $18,000 (including up to $2,500 for heat pump water heaters). Can be combined with Rhode Island Energy rebates.

Who qualifies (as the program states it)

Households under 150% of state median income that heat with oil, propane or natural gas, have completed weatherization, use an installer in the Clean Heat RI network, and choose equipment on the RI NEEP list (R-410A equipment ineligible since Jan 1, 2026). Panel/service upgrades, taxes and unrelated work are not covered.

Run by

RI Office of Energy Resources program

Heating fuels it covers or applies to

oil, propane, gas

Go to the official page

Sources: Clean Heat RI: Incentives · RI OER: Clean Heat RI · Rhode Island Energy: electric heating and cooling
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET)

Rhode Island Energy heat pump rebates

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Status: 2026 incentives.

Standard rebate up to $625 per ton for switching from natural gas, oil or propane. Enhanced $1,500 per ton for electric baseboard customers. RI Energy's 2026 handout also lists a New England Heat Pump Accelerator distributor incentive of $650 per unit that your contractor applies.

Who qualifies (as the program states it)

Equipment must meet ENERGY STAR 6.1 Cold Climate criteria on the RI Energy/NEEP Qualified List. The standard rebate can be installed by any Rhode Island refrigeration-licensed contractor; the enhanced rebate requires a RI Energy participating contractor. Zero-interest financing is mentioned on the RI Energy page.

Run by

Rhode Island Energy

Heating fuels it covers or applies to

oil, propane, gas, electric

Go to the official page

Sources: Rhode Island Energy: electric heating and cooling · RI Energy 2026 ASHP handout (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET)

LIHEAP (heating assistance)

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Status: Season is expected to open Oct 1. The DHS page we read on Oct 17 still said last season closed Apr 15, 2026 and that the program was 'expected to reopen' Oct 1, so confirm with your CAP agency.

Helps pay heating costs. Online application option exists; new applicants should apply in person. Applications are usually taken September through May.

Who qualifies (as the program states it)

At or below 60% of Rhode Island median income (limits set each program year; see DHS guidelines). You do not need to be on public assistance or have an unpaid bill. Renters and owners can apply.

Run by

RI Dept. of Human Services; applications at local Community Action Program (CAP) agencies

Heating fuels it covers or applies to

oil, gas, propane, electric

Heads up: We could not confirm current-year dollar limits on the primary page, so none are listed here. Use the DHS guidelines link.

Go to the official page

Sources: RI DHS: LIHEAP Eligibility & How To Apply
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET)