Rhode Island Energy

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Monthly

TOU Utility

0

Post Solar Billing Method

Net Metering

Net Excess Generation Notes

For customers on Net Metering:

Excess generation at the end of each month is credited at the applicable retail electricity rate and rolled forward to future bills as a dollar credit. This credit rolls forward indefinitely to future bills but cannot be "cashed out".

For customers on the Feed in Tariff REG program:

All kWh produced by the solar system are paid at the applicable FIT rate. Credits are first applied to the customer’s bill. Any remaining credits are then paid to the customer monthly by check.

*Regrowth is a locked in rate for the term of the contract. Simplified applications (under 15kw) = $0.2775/kW for 15 years. Expedited applications (over 15kw) = $0.2615/kW for 20 years

Rebates Offered

0

Deregulated

1

Allows Standby

1

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

2

Supply Side Taps Allowed

1

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Tap Criteria

• Only 1 disconnect is required as long as Fused Disco is outside and fully accessible.
• Disconnect to be labeled "Service Equipment. Accessible and lockable" on Site Plan and SLD.

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

Meter Aggregation Allowed

1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

0

System Size Restriction Type

No Restrictions

System Size Battery Included

0

System Size Includes Existing Systems

0

Offset Type

No Restrictions

Offset Value

0

Offset Calculation Basis

Average

Offset Calculation Period

0

Industry Standard Watts Sqft

2

System Size Justification

Load Justification

System Offset Notes

NO MORE SIZING RESTRICTIONS IF BELOW 25KWAC

RI calculator is no longer required as of 11/18/2025

Offset Calc Tool

N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required

Situational

Production Meter Position

Inv-Disco-PM-POI

Production Meter Labeling

Utility Owned Production Meter

AC Disconnect Required

Yes

AC Disconnect Labeling

Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect

Meter Spot Process

Some AHJ does not allow the same utility work order# to cover the PV and MPU, please submit the Work Request form to request a new work order # for an MPU. Note: Due to the required service change for this program if your electrical meter is currently located inside it will need to be moved outside at your location to meet National Grid standards. Overhead Service Installations At the home, provide single service from the weatherhead to a multi-gang meter socket, for installation of the multiple meters required for RE-Growth. At the home, provide parallel services from the weatherhead to individual meter sockets, for installation of the multiple meters required for RE-Growth. Note: Installation of a single service from the weatherhead to a junction box mounted on the side of the house, which would subsequently serve individual meter sockets is not acceptable. Bifurcation of the service for the purposes of serving multiple meters related to RE-Growth is only acceptable at the weatherhead. Underground Service Installations Provide single service to house, which will feed a multi-gang meter socket, for installation of the multiple meters required for RE-Growth. Expansion joint is required for the feeder entering the meter socket, which is consistent with National Grid standard practice for meter installation. Note: Due to the nature of underground service installations, a multi-gang meter socket is the only acceptable means of installation.

Allowed Meter Adapter

None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

• Be sure to show restricted accesses, fences, gates and access controls
• Disconnect to be labeled "Service Equipment. Accessible and lockable" on Site Plan and SLD
• Include make and model in all equipment descriptions (including but not limited to panels, micro/inverter(s), combiner, discos, meters).

Existing System

• Rhode Island Energy does not allow combo plans, plans must be separate per project.

SLD Reqs

Relay Meter Orientation = Over/Under

• Show operating phase/voltage/power (AC) ratings.
• If a Production Meter is required, it must be labeled as "Utility-Owned Production Meter".
• AC Utility Disconnect Switch must be located outside, always accessible.
• Include make and model in all equipment descriptions (including but not limited to panels, micro/inverter(s), combiner, discos, meters). Note any meter numbers (if available). Which pieces of equipment are located inside? outside?
• If post-install plans are adjusted to "as built", an Electrical EE stamp with date and signature is required on the revised SLD.

Battery Project

• See Sample Battery SLD for requirements.

Electric Service Reqs

The switch shall be gang operated, have a visible break when open, be rated to interrupt the maximum generator output and be capable of being locked open, tagged and grounded on the Company side by Company personnel.

Electrical Stamp Required

1

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Cover Page Notes

Battery [STORAGE CHARGING CAPABILITY: GENERATION ONLY // STORAGE DISCHARGING CHARACTERISTICS: ON-SITE LOAD ONLY]

Electrical Diagram Notes

Battery [STORAGE CHARGING CAPABILITY: GENERATION ONLY // STORAGE DISCHARGING CHARACTERISTICS: ON-SITE LOAD ONLY]

Website

link

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Revision Required

1

Mod Swap Requires Planset

1

Address ID

126663

Express Planset Eligible

No