H 7269 / S 2658 — Plug-In Solar Device Consumer Access Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Justine Caldwell (H 7269)
Introduced
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Passage Likelihood
45%
Both House and Senate companion bills introduced. Rhode Island has high rates ($0.298/kWh) and a Democratic trifecta. Governor McKee (D) is generally supportive of clean energy. No committee vote yet but long session gives time.
Session Deadline
June 30, 2026
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Committee vote possible April–May 2026. Passage possible by June 2026 if committee acts.
Would exempt certified plug-in solar devices from RIPUC interconnection requirements. House and Senate companion bills.
If passed: self-install without National Grid RI approval. At $0.298/kWh, an 800W system could save $330+ per year.
Law not yet enacted. Rhode Island utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth (REG) Program allows customers to sell solar generation at fixed long-term tariff rates. Renewable Energy Fund (REF) Small Scale Solar Grants discount upfront costs. Sales tax exemption and 20-year property tax exemption for renewable energy systems. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Program Links
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Rhode Island has a fully deregulated electricity market. You may be able to get plug-in solar bundled with your electricity plan through a Retail Energy Provider (REP) — potentially at lower cost than buying hardware outright.
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