What EV charging incentives are available in Rhode Island?

As of June 2026, there are 6 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Rhode Island: 1 commercial, 2 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants. The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.

Does Rhode Island offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?

Yes. 1 commercial programs are currently tracked in Rhode Island, including ChargeRI Program. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.

Is the federal 30C tax credit still available for EV chargers?

No. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) ended the 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Chargers placed in service on or before that date in an eligible census tract can still claim it on that year's return (up to $100,000 per commercial port: 6% of qualified cost, or 30% with prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance). For projects energizing now, utility make-ready programs, state grants, and federal grant rounds carry the offset; confirm tax treatment with your advisor.

Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?

Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

EV Charging Incentives · Rhode Island

Rhode Island EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

As of June 2026, we track 6 incentive programs that can offset EV charging costs in Rhode Island: 1 commercial, 2 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs. The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026, so these programs now carry most of the offset.

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Available Everywhere

Federal incentives that apply in Rhode Island.

Available in every state. The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026; projects in service by that date can still claim it on that year's return. For new projects, the federal layer is grant funding administered through state DOTs and competitive rounds — which makes utility and state programs the main offsets.

30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit (ended June 30, 2026)

Ended for new projects. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) terminated the 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. EV charging property placed in service on or before that date in an eligible census tract can still claim it on that year's federal return: up to $100,000 per commercial port, equal to 6% of qualified costs, or 30% for taxpayers meeting prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. Confirm treatment with a tax advisor.

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Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit (ended June 30, 2026)

Ended for new installations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) terminated the 30C credit for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Home EV chargers placed in service on or before that date in an eligible census tract can still claim 30% of cost, up to $1,000, on that year's federal return.

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Commercial

Commercial & workplace charging programs in Rhode Island.

Rebates and grants for businesses, fleets, multifamily, and public charging. Most require application before installation.

ChargeRI Program

ChargeRI has $2.5M in rebates available across four sector allocations – $1.125M in Multifamily funding for properties with 5 or more units; $625,000 in funding for Publicly Accessible Commercial Sites; $500,000 in funding for Municipalities & Educational Campuses; and $250,000 in funding for Workplaces. Rebates are calculated with up to 90% off the lesser of: (a) the applicable cost coverage percentage of total eligible project costs, or (b) the per-station or per-site dollar cap, whichever is lower. Sites installing Energy Star certified Level 2 or DC fast chargers with a minimum of 3 years of Cloud services are eligible to apply.

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Residential

Residential charging programs in Rhode Island.

Rebates and rate programs for home charging — useful for employees, fleet-at-home programs, and residents of properties we serve.

PowerUpRI Residential Program

Residents can now save up to $800, or 100% (whichever is less) of the purchase price of a Level 2 Residential EV Charger, and $1,000, or 50% (whichever is less) of the installation costs of a Level 2 Residential EV Charger. Higher rebate amounts are also available for income-qualified applicants. Chargers purchased prior to January 5, 2026 remain eligible, but will be reimbursed under the previous rebate amounts.

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Rhode Island Energy Residential ConnectedSolutions EVDR Program

Residential customers are eligible to receive a $50 prepaid Mastercard when enrolling a qualified Level 2 smart charger or EV and allowing Rhode Island Energy to make remote adjustments to their EV or charger’s energy use during periods of high electric demand. Customers will still receive enough time for a full charge each day and will be rewarded for using less energy when others are using more, helping maintain a healthy grid as EV adoption increases. Participating customers will also earn $20 for each additional year in the program.

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Vehicles & Rates

Vehicle and rate programs in Rhode Island.

Adjacent programs — vehicle incentives and charging-rate structures that change the economics of a charging project.

Rhode Island EV Incentive

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s (RIIB) DRIVEEV program offers rebates for individuals of up to $3,000 for the purchase or lease of new battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, and up to $2,000 for new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The program also offers rebates for individuals of up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of used battery electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicles and up to $1,750 for the purchase or lease of used plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Vehicle must be purchased on or after January 5, 2026 from a licensed Rhode Island automobile dealership.

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Incentives are won or lost in the paperwork.

Most charging incentives have equipment eligibility lists, network requirements, deadlines, and post-installation reporting — and many pay out only if the application went in before construction. Faith Energy bakes incentive capture into design-build delivery: we match hardware to program eligibility lists, sequence applications correctly, and hand you the documentation each program demands.

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Questions we answer every week.

What EV charging incentives are available in Rhode Island?: As of June 2026, there are 6 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Rhode Island: 1 commercial, 2 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants. The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.
Does Rhode Island offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?: Yes. 1 commercial programs are currently tracked in Rhode Island, including ChargeRI Program. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.
Is the federal 30C tax credit still available for EV chargers?: No. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) ended the 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Chargers placed in service on or before that date in an eligible census tract can still claim it on that year's return (up to $100,000 per commercial port: 6% of qualified cost, or 30% with prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance). For projects energizing now, utility make-ready programs, state grants, and federal grant rounds carry the offset; confirm tax treatment with your advisor.
Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?: Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

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Program details change and funding rounds open and close. Last reviewed June 2026 against program sources; always confirm current terms with the administering agency or utility before counting an incentive in a budget. Faith Energy confirms live program status as part of every project review.