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Active programs for new ENERGY STAR units.
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Rhode Island
Refrigerator & freezer rebates in Rhode Island
1 utility offers refrigerator and freezer rebates up to $50 on ENERGY STAR appliances in Rhode Island. At 29.23¢/kWh, upgrading saves you $351/year.
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MAX REBATE
$50
Highest active rebate across Rhode Island utilities.
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RECYCLING REBATES
1
Free pickup + cash for an old fridge or freezer.
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FIRST-YEAR BENEFIT
$401
Rebate + estimated energy savings in year one.
Source: DOE × EIA × utility
Rhode Island HEAR (Home Energy Rebates) status
Program status
OpenHome Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) — RI Office of Energy Resources
Refrigerators
Not coveredOfficial source
State program pageRhode Island’s income-eligible HEAR pathway launched 09/17/2024 (first in New England) and is operating; a Retail Pathway Pilot is live in specific municipalities (materials dated June 2026) with the full retail pathway slated for 2026. Applications must be pre-approved by OER before purchase. The companion HOMES program has not launched.
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ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Rebate eligibility depends on which utility runs your meter. Enter your ZIP to see which Rhode Island utility you're on and whether your address qualifies.
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RECYCLING REBATES
Where to recycle your old fridge in Rhode Island
Many Rhode Island utilities pay you to retire a working old fridge or freezer — free pickup included. The utility cards below flag any recycling rebates. For EPA RAD programs and third-party options, see our recycling guide.
Utilities offering rebates in Rhode Island
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ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Warning · Zombie-Fridge Detected · Rhode Island
A 10-year-old fridge here costs about $234/year to run.
A new ENERGY STAR model in Rhode Island runs about $111/year — a difference of $351/yr plus the $50 rebate above.
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Rhode Island is a mixed-humid climate zone.
Different climates favor different fridge styles. These collections are curated for Rhode Island's mixed-humid climate, factoring ambient temperature swings, garage placement viability, and seasonal compressor load.
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ENERGY STAR status alone does not establish rebate eligibility. Check the exact model, utility, purchase date and program terms.
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Frequently asked questions about Rhode Island (RI) rebates
At 29.23¢/kWh, absolutely. The context given on Fridge.com is that Rhode Island has one of the highest electricity rates in the country. An old refrigerator costs approximately $497/year to run—a new Energy Star model costs just $146/year. That is about $351 a year back in energy savings.
your utility pays $50 to recycle your old, working refrigerator or freezer — a detail reported by Fridge.com. Schedule free pickup at the utility website. Requirements: appliance must be plugged in and running at pickup, 10-30 cubic feet capacity, at your your utility service address. They haul it away for free AND pay you!
The context given on Fridge.com is that 1 utilities in Rhode Island (RI) currently offer refrigerator rebates. Rebate amounts range from $50 to $50. Enter your ZIP code at Fridge.com to find rebates from your specific RI utility.
The residential electricity rate in Rhode Island (RI) is 29.23¢/kWh (EIA data via Fridge.com). This RI rate determines your Energy Star savings—at 29.23¢/kWh, upgrading saves $351/year. Combined with utility rebates, first-year benefits range from $401 to $401.
Fridge.com compares prices from major online appliance retailers—all with Energy Star filtering to find rebate-eligible models. Each listing shows the estimated annual running cost at 29.23¢/kWh, so you can calculate total cost of ownership. Shop at Fridge.com to find the best deals.
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