Office of Energy Resources

Address

One Capitol Hill
RI Office of Energy Resources
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 574-9100

http://www.energy.ri.gov/

Description:

The Office of Energy Resources (OER) is Rhode Island!€™s lead state agency on energy policy and programs. The mission of OER is to lead Rhode Island to a secure, cost-effective, and sustainable energy future. OER works closely with private and public stakeholders to increase the reliability and security of our energy supply, reduce energy costs and mitigate price volatility, and improve environmental quality.

Description

The Office of Energy Resources (OER) is Rhode Island’s lead state agency on energy policy and programs. The mission of OER is to lead Rhode Island to a secure, cost-effective, and sustainable energy future. OER works closely with private and public stakeholders to increase the reliability and security of our energy supply, reduce energy costs and mitigate price volatility, and improve environmental quality. Rhode Islanders spend over $3 billion per year on energy to light their homes, keep the heat on, and fuel their vehicles. Fossil fuels such as natural gas, fuel oil, and gasoline supply the vast majority of these energy needs. By developing and implementing smart energy policies—such as those that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy—OER helps reduce Rhode Island's dependence on these out-of-state fuels, advancing our State as a national leader in the new clean energy economy. OER operates at the nexus of the many ongoing efforts to transform the Ocean State energy system. Core functions of the office include: Developing, administering, and monitoring a variety of programs designed to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative fuels, and energy assurance. Offering technical assistance and funding opportunities for end-users including residents, businesses, and municipalities. Providing policy expertise and support related to strategic energy planning, energy assurance, and clean energy workforce development. Leveraging, coordinating, and aligning inter-agency, public-private, regional, and federal efforts to reach and exceed energy goals.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website for Information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Chris Kearns
    Title:
    Interdepartmental Project Manager Renewables, Policy
    Phone:
    401-574-9113
    Email:
    christopher.kearns@energy.ri.gov
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-574-9100
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Intake Process:

    Call or Visit Website for Information

    Program Fees:

    No Fees

    Eligibility:

    None

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    April 5, 2022

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    The Office of Energy Resources (OER) is Rhode Island’s lead state agency on energy policy and programs. The mission of OER is to lead Rhode Island to a secure, cost-effective, and sustainable energy future. OER works closely with private and public stakeholders to increase the reliability and security of our energy supply, reduce energy costs and mitigate price volatility, and improve environmental quality. Rhode Islanders spend over $3 billion per year on energy to light their homes, keep the heat on, and fuel their vehicles. Fossil fuels such as natural gas, fuel oil, and gasoline supply the vast majority of these energy needs. By developing and implementing smart energy policies—such as those that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy—OER helps reduce Rhode Island's dependence on these out-of-state fuels, advancing our State as a national leader in the new clean energy economy. OER operates at the nexus of the many ongoing efforts to transform the Ocean State energy system. Core functions of the office include: Developing, administering, and monitoring a variety of programs designed to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative fuels, and energy assurance. Offering technical assistance and funding opportunities for end-users including residents, businesses, and municipalities. Providing policy expertise and support related to strategic energy planning, energy assurance, and clean energy workforce development. Leveraging, coordinating, and aligning inter-agency, public-private, regional, and federal efforts to reach and exceed energy goals.

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    None

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call or Visit Website for Information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Chris Kearns
      Title:
      Interdepartmental Project Manager Renewables, Policy
      Phone:
      401-574-9113
      Email:
      christopher.kearns@energy.ri.gov
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-574-9100
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      One Capitol Hill
      Providence, RI 02908

      Physical (Primary)

      One Capitol Hill
      RI Office of Energy Resources
      Providence, RI 02908

      Contacts

      Chris Kearns

      Primary Contact

      Interdepartmental Project Manager Renewables, Policy

      (401) 574-9113

      christopher.kearns@energy.ri.gov

      Nicholas Ucci

      Acting Commissioner

      (401) 574-9119

      nicholas.ucci@energy.ri.gov

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 574-9100

      Fax

      (401) 574-9125

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