Insulation in Rhode Island.
RI Energy covers 75% of insulation and air sealing for market-rate homes and 100% for income-qualified households through the EnergyWise program. Free assessment, work usually starts within 30 days.
Gas bills have climbed every year.
Rhode Island gas climbed from $1.20/therm in 2010 to $1.80/therm by 2025. Insulation cuts your usage by 25-35% on day one, so your bill drops by that much before the rate climbs further.
What a whole-home insulation project actually pays back.
A BPI-certified energy audit identifies where your home leaks heat, attic, walls, basement, around windows and doors. The rebate stack below shows what Rhode Island pays back on day one. The red line shows what staying with your current envelope costs you over 15 years.
See the pieces of the stackThe numbers that make Rhode Island insulation pencil.
Four reasons your insulation project pays you back on day one.
Every rebate line, spelled out.
Current 2026 rebate amounts for RI Energy Insulation & Weatherization. Locked in at the time of pre-approval.
- Attic insulation75% market rate, 100% income-qualified
- Wall insulation75%/100%
- Basement/crawl insulation75%/100%
- Air sealing (blower door)Included
- Free home energy assessmentNo cost
- Smart thermostat rebate$50-$100
From first call to a tighter envelope.
A typical Rhode Island insulation project runs 2–4 weeks from BPI audit to install completion.
The honest FAQ.
Actual questions that come up in the first installer conversation, answered for a typical Rhode Island homeowner in 2026.
Why is the assessment free?
RI Energy covers 100% of the assessment cost for residential customers. You receive instant upgrades during the visit, LEDs, smart thermostat, and a written report.
Do I need to do weatherization before heat pump work?
In most cases yes, Clean Heat RI requires weatherization verification before heat pump install. For homes with a leaky envelope, it's also the better dollar play; the Score will tell you whether yours fits that pattern.
Other states and programs.
Looking for the same kind of program in another state, or a different program in yours? Tap any pill to jump.
Ready to see how RI Energy Insulation & Weatherization applies to your home?
Your Home Efficiency Score shows your exact rebate stack, across this program and every other one you qualify for in 2026.
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