Expanded Program Incentives
The expanded program is expected to launch December 21, 2026 with the following updated eligibility criteria and rebates.
Important: Incentive amounts, eligibility, and program rules are determined solely by the Clean Heat Rhode Island program. Information found on other websites, calculators, or AI tools may be outdated or incorrect. Only incentives listed on this page are official and will be honored.
Space Heating
Low Income
100%
of heat pump system and install cost, up to $16,000
Installation pre-approval is required.
Moderate Income
60%
of heat pump system and install cost, up to $16,000
Installation must have occurred on or after December 21, 2026.
Moderate Income — Special Eligibility
100%Aquidneck Island gas customers in a multifamily 2–4 unit building: eligible heat pump system and installation costs covered, up to $16,000.
100%Narragansett tribal members in a multifamily 2–4 unit building: eligible heat pump system and installation costs covered, up to $16,000.
| Eligible Equipment | Efficiency Requirements |
|---|---|
| Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) | Products listed on the Rhode Island NEEP List. Effective January 1, 2026, equipment using R-410A refrigerant is ineligible. |
| Air to Water Heat Pump (AWHP) | CHRI Qualified Products List |
| Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump | ENERGY STAR & AHRI Matched Equipment |
Hot Water
$2,500 per unit
| Eligible Equipment | Efficiency Requirements |
|---|---|
| Integrated Heat Pump Water Heater (240 volt) | ENERGY STAR certified, UEF 3.30 |
| Integrated Heat Pump Water Heater (120 volt) | ENERGY STAR certified, UEF 2.20 |
| Split-System Heat Pump Water Heater | ENERGY STAR certified, UEF 2.20 |
Incentive Caps
$16,000 for Heat Pump Space Heating
$18,500 lifetime total combined CHRI rebates per address
Incentives apply only to the eligible heat pump portion of the project. Costs for furnaces, unrelated work, or taxes are not included in incentive calculations.
