Home Battery Installation in Providence, RI
Rhode Island Energy customers averaged 104 minutes without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average. Below are battery installers serving Providence and the rest of Providence County, ranked by reputation.
How often the power actually goes out in Providence
2024 · EIA data104 minutes
average time a Rhode Island Energy customer spent without power
16%
of the US average of 11 hours — better than typical
0.9
power interruptions per customer that year
Excluding major event days — hurricanes, ice storms and the like — the figure drops to 61 minutes. The gap between the two is the part a standby generator or home battery is really for.
Source: US Energy Information Administration, Form 861 reliability filing for The Narragansett Electric Co (IEEE 1366 methodology). SAIDI measures the average minutes a customer was without power across the year. National reliability in 2024 was heavily affected by Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton.
1.D.A. Computer LLC
EliteComputer repair service
95
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 454
2.PC Tech - Computers & Phones Store
EliteComputer repair service
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 837
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 904
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 1005
5.Trek Bicycle East Providence
EliteBicycle Shop
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 545
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 878
7.ProFixPhones (Console Macbook Tablet PS5 iPad)
EliteMobile phone repair shop
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 621
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 628
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 3388
10.United Better Homes - Roofing, Solar & Windows
EliteRoofing contractor
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 236
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 295
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 180
13.windows tinting Services | Wrapin payano design | Windows tinting and Wraping Rhode Island
EliteWindow tinting service
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 192
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 234
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 315
16.Newport Solar
Top ratedSolar energy company
89
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 107
17.OneGrid Energy Integration
Top ratedSolar energy company
88
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 94
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 146
88
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 96
20.Sunfinity Power
Top ratedSolar energy company
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 90
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 80
22.Cellular Mobile Services
Top ratedPhone repair service
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 192
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 247
24.Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center
Top ratedCannabis store
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 3119
25.Alarm New England Providence
Top ratedSecurity system installation service
85
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 90
26.Brassworks Fine Home Details
Top ratedFireplace store
84
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 54
84
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 81
84
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4 · 8272
29.FixHub - Phone Repair Shop
Top ratedMobile phone repair shop
83
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 407
30.GoGreen with Glenn – Solar & Battery Backup
Top ratedElectric generator shop
82
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 19
81
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 24
32.Cranston Wireless & Services
Top ratedCell phone store
81
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 38
33.Tesla Providence
Top ratedTesla showroom
Tesla Powerwall
81
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.1 · 129
80
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 11
80
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.9 · 290
80
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.4 · 64
37.Gansett Solar
Top ratedSolar energy company
79
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 17
38.Mt. Pleasant Hardware
Top ratedHome improvement store
79
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.1 · 111
39.New England Window Tint and Protection
Window tinting service
77
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.1 · 67
77
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 68
41.Kyles Mobile Mechanics
Mechanic
75
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 136
42.New England Clean Energy - Rhode Island Office
Solar energy company
73
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 8
73
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 15
44.Renewable Energy Services Of New England, Inc.
Solar energy company
60
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.8 · 6
45.A Better Phone Repair
Mobile phone repair shop
56
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.7 · 26
47
GridFree Score
★★ 2.5 · 2
47.Tesla Providence Place Mall Pop-Up
Tesla showroom
Tesla Powerwall
18
GridFree Score
15
GridFree Score
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How much does a home battery cost in Providence?
A 13.5 kWh home battery like the Tesla Powerwall 3 typically runs $12,000–$17,000 installed before the 30% federal tax credit, which brings the net cost to roughly $8,400–$11,900. Larger multi-battery systems scale from there.
Do I need a permit for a battery in Providence, RI?
Almost everywhere, yes. A home battery needs an electrical permit and must meet fire-code setbacks, and most states require the work be done by a licensed contractor. A reputable Providence installer pulls the permit for you — treat anyone who offers to skip it as a red flag, since unpermitted work surfaces at resale and can void insurance claims.
Who installs home batteries in Providence?
Licensed electrical and solar contractors handle home battery installs. Tesla, Enphase and FranklinWH each maintain certified-installer networks that include Providence-area contractors.
Why are outages common around Providence?
Rhode Island Energy customers averaged 104 minutes without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average.
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