Upgrade & Save Rhode Island, Home Energy Efficiency Program
RI Office of Energy Resources / Rhode Island Energy
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Upgrade & Save Rhode Island, Home Energy Efficiency Program in its Providence, RI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Upgrade & Save RI is a comprehensive home energy efficiency program for Rhode Island homeowners offering rebates, incentives, and financing for insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, and other whole-home improvements. The program coordinates Rhode Island Energy efficiency rebates, federal IRA credits, and Clean Heat RI incentives in a single access point. Providence homeowners can use the program's contractor network for qualified work.
Combines multiple rebate sources; total savings depend on project scope.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Providence, RI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Providence Revolving Fund, Statewide Home Repair Program Up to $50,000 (1-2 units); up to $75,000 (3-4 units)
- City of Providence Code Violation Home Repair Program No-cost repairs for properties with multiple code violations
- City of Providence CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Deferred loans/grants; no interest; varies by scope
- Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program (RI WAP) Free services; DOE average ~$6,500 per unit
Key Details
- One-stop access to RI Energy rebates, IRA credits, and Clean Heat RI
- Covers insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, and whole-home improvements
- No income requirement for standard track
- Income-eligible households can access deeper subsidies
- Find qualified contractors and apply at upgradeandsaveri.com
How to Apply
Some programs require contractor estimates, licenses, or inspections. A cited link may be general, so confirm the current rules with the administrator before hiring; a directory match does not guarantee contractor eligibility or funding.
Our record indicates a licensed contractor may be required
The published data we have indicates a licensed-contractor requirement and possibly a written estimate. Confirm both with the administrator before requesting an introduction in Providence.
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing; visit upgradeandsaveri.com
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Upgrade & Save Rhode Island, Home Energy Efficiency Program in Providence?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Upgrade & Save Rhode Island, Home Energy Efficiency Program in Providence, RI?
Confirm the application route directly with RI Office of Energy Resources / Rhode Island Energy; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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More ways to save on this project
Rebates and discounts that may reduce project cost. Confirm eligibility and coordination rules before including one in your budget.
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