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HPSE: Rhode Island
State Policies
Rhode Island has adopted Northeast CHPS as the design standard for school construction in the state.
Grants and Rebates
National Grid runs efficiency programs in Rhode Island for both gas as well as for electricity use. Many of these programs are available to schools, so be sure the check them out.
Through the RIDE Housing Aid Program a school can earn up to an additional 4 percent of funding from the state if it can be shown that 75 percent of the project costs can be attributed to energy efficiency, asbestos abatement, or handicapped accessibility.
The Rhode Island State Energy Office offers energy resources grants and incentives. Visit their website and learn more.
DSIRE maintains a database of incentives for Rhode Island, many of which can be applied to schools. See the page for more information.
High Performance Schools in Rhode Island
| School Name | Location | Criteria | Status | Features |
| Nathan Bishop Middle School | Providence, RI | NE-CHPS | In Progress | Nathan Bishop Middle School is an existing 4-story Georgian Revival Style building constructed in 1929. It was one of the first projects designed under the new RIDOE regulations, which included the adoption of the NE-CHPS protocol. |
| Providence Career & Technical Education Center | Providence, RI | NE-CHPS | In Progress | High Performance features: Reuse of existing 72,0000 square foot building. School designed as interactive learning laboratory. Designed to operate 41% more efficiently than Energy Code. Projected annual energy savings: $190,000. |
| East Greenwich High School | East Greenwich, RI | NE-CHPS | In Progress | |
| Cole Middle School | East Greenwich, RI | NE-CHPS | In Progress | |
| Exeter West Greenwich School District | RI | (Using modified NE-CHPS for various projects) | In Progress | |
| Foster-Glocester Regional School District | Rhode Island | Both Ponaganset Middle and High Schools will provide 85% of their heat using new, carbon neutral, biomass (woodchip fired) boilers that incorporate gasification technology. These boilers will be the first of their kind in Rhode Island. |
For More Information
The High Performance Schools Exchange offers presentations and trainings to design and building professionals as well as school administrators and committees. These are available at no cost. and can be scheduled by contacting Carolyn Sarno at csarno@neep.org or at (781)860-9177 x119.