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Rhode Island Heat Pump Rebate Calculator

Estimate your Rhode Island heat pump rebate range through Clean Heat RI. Use this guide to understand the key factors and check the official source for exact current amounts.

High confidenceLast checked: 2026-05-264 official sources
Rebate Range

How much is the Rhode Island heat pump rebate?

Clean Heat RI: 60% of heat pump system + install cost, capped at $11,500 (households at or below 150% State Median Income). Income-eligible: 100% coverage up to $18,000. RI Energy utility: $400/ton (standard) or $1,250/ton (replacing electric resistance). Programs may stack.

Clean Heat RI initially ARPA-funded; now RGGI-funded. Program ongoing as of May 2026.

Income thresholds are 150% of State Median Income — generous threshold includes many middle-income households.

RI Energy utility rebate is separate and may stack: $400/ton standard or $1,250/ton for electric resistance replacement.

Lifetime cap per property: $18,000 total across all Clean Heat RI incentives.

Verified May 2026 from cleanheatri.com/resources/incentives/ and energy.ri.gov.

Not a guarantee of eligibility. Verify current amounts with your utility or Clean Heat RI.

Check Clean Heat RI official site

Key factors that determine your Rhode Island rebate

Your electric utility
Which utility serves your home (Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid RI)) determines which rebate tier applies.
Current heating fuel
Oil and propane homes typically qualify for the highest tiers. Natural gas homes usually qualify for lower amounts.
Whole-home vs. partial scope
A whole-home heat pump installation that replaces all primary heating earns the highest rebate. Supplemental or mini-split-only installs earn less.
System size in tons
Larger systems generally earn higher rebates, up to the program cap. Oversizing can disqualify equipment in some programs.
Equipment certification
Equipment must meet the program's current efficiency threshold. Verify the AHRI reference number or program-specific certification before purchase.
Income qualification
Income-qualified households may receive enhanced rebates or additional assistance. Ask your utility about documentation requirements.
Working Reference

See a fully interactive rebate calculator

Heat pump rebate calculators show how fuel type, utility, and system size interact to affect rebate amounts. The same logic — fuel type, utility tier, system size, income — applies across programs including Clean Heat RI in Rhode Island.

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Official Sources
Clean Heat RI — Incentives
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