Plug-in solar in Rhode Island
H 7269 was recommended to be held for further study in a House committee on March 19, 2026, and S 2359 received the same recommendation on April 15, 2026; S 2658 remains pending before the Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee with no enacted statewide framework in place.
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We track Rhode Island's plug-in solar bill. We'll alert you the moment it clears the legislature.
Recent updates
Apr
15
2026
The Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee recommended S 2359 be held for further study, stalling the plug-in solar bill.
Mar
19
2026
The House Corporations Committee recommended H 7269 be held for further study, effectively deferring the plug-in solar bill.
Feb
27
2026
S 2658 was introduced and referred to the Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee.
Jan
30
2026
S 2359 was introduced in the Senate as a companion to H 7269.
Jan
23
2026
H 7269 was introduced and referred to the House Corporations Committee.
What you could save once plug-in solar is legal in Rhode Island
Estimate assumes current electricity rates once legislation passes.
Monthly savings
$24
Annual savings
$285
Payback period
~4 yrs
Based on 28.37¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 4.2 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Rhode Island
Since plug-in solar isn't yet regulated in Rhode Island, your best option for getting started with solar power are these portable power stations. These systems do not connect to your home's wall outlets — instead, you plug your devices directly into the power station.
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