State of Rhode Island: Office of Energy Resources
Research Energy Prices in Rhode Island
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DRIVE Program
Click here to learn about the DRIVE Program »
Lead by Example
First annual report evaluating the State’s progress towards Lead By Example Initiative energy goals »
Rhode Island Public Energy Partnership
Learn more about the U.S. Dept of Energy's grant to OER for 20% energy savings in public buildings »
Mission of the RI OER
Welcome to the Office of Energy Resources website. The mission of the OER is to lead Rhode Island to a secure, cost-effective, and sustainable energy future. Please explore our website to learn more about Rhode Island's energy programs and to find out what you can do to make smart energy choices. Questions? Email us! energy.resources@energy.ri.gov
Recent News & Events
December 6, 2016: OER awards $300,000 to Support Municipal LED Streetlights in Providence
September 30, 2016: GOVERNOR RAIMONDO KICKS OFF NATIONAL ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH
September 21, 2016: OER has posted the Commercial Tangible Tax Value for Commercial Renewable Energy System - Rules and Regulations for a 30 day public comment period. Please click here for the notice and here for a copy of the rules and regulations.
August 16, 2016: OER Launches "Charge Up! Public Sector Vehicle Electrification Incentive Program. Click to learn more!
July 26, 2016: New Pilot Program Conserves Energy, Cuts Costs at State Facilities
July 26, 2016: Solarize Warwick Gives Residents, Businesses Opportunity to Adopt Solar
July 21, 2016: Presentation Materials for OER Public Workshop on EFSB-2015-06 GHG Advisory Opinion
June 27, 2016: State, partners announce extension of Solarize RI program to Aug. 19
June 21, 2016: OER Receives National Award for Efforts to Advance Distributed Solar
June 17, 2016: Notice of Public Workshop on OER Advisory Opinion to Energy Facility Siting Board Docket #2015-6 (July 21, 10am, URI)
June 6, 2016: OER, Partners Kick Off 'Drive Clean' Campaign at Fort Adams State Park
April 13, 2016: OER Announces the 2016 Clean Energy Jobs Report
April 6, 2016: OER Announces New Energy Efficiency Program for Block Island
March 31, 2016: OER, Partners Build on Efforts to Grow RI's Clean Energy Economy
February 29, 2016: State Announces Solarize RI's Fall 2015 Campaign Results: Homeowners and Businesses in Six Communities Adopted More Than 1,700 kW of New Solar Energy
February 10, 2016: OER & the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announce the Efficient Buildings Fund Project Priority List. Click here to learn more!
February 5, 2016: Public Notice: Clean Power Plan Community Workshop being held on Friday, March 11th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Click to learn more!
January 14, 2016: Public Meeting Announcement: Large-Scale Land-Based Wind Siting Guidelines- OER invites you to offer feedback on newly drafted land-based wind siting guidelines. Please see the proposed guidelines and public meeting invitation here.
November 2, 2015: Notice of Public Hearing & Comment Concerning Proposed "Rules and Regulations for the Efficient Buildings Fund Project Priority List".
October 26, 2015: The OER has released a draft of the Rhode Island Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan for public comment. Click here to learn more.
October 8, 2015: State Announces 7 New Communities for Solarize RI
July 22, 2015: OER, Pascoag Utility District Partner on LED Streetlight Conversion
July 20, 2015: OER Announces Plan to Invest in Clean Energy, Reduce Energy Costs
June 25, 2015: New Report Applauds Rhode Island's Clean Energy Programs
