Rhode Island Energy

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

Yes

NEM Type

Monthly

TOU Utility

No

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

No

Deregulated

Yes

Allows Standby

Yes

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Supply Side Taps Allowed

Yes

Line Taps Allowed

Yes

Load Taps Allowed

Yes

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

Yes

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

0

System Size Restriction Type

No Restrictions

System Size Battery Included

No

System Size Includes Existing Systems

No

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

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

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

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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

Yes

Equipment Approvals

California Energy Commission

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD

No

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

No

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

Revision Required

Yes

Mod Swap Requires Planset

Yes