Important Notice: Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program has reopened and is now accepting new applications. The Office of Energy Resources reopened the Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program for applications on July 8th, 2024. E-bike purchases made prior to July 8th, 2024, will be eligible for retroactive rebates, provided they meet all existing program requirements.Additionally, OER has modified the requirements for the Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program. These modifications took effect on July 8th, 2024. E-bike purchases made on or after this date must comply with all new and existing requirements to be eligible for the rebate program. Click here to view program modifications.Click here to apply to the Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program.
Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program Modifications Local Purchases: E-bikes must be purchased from a local bike shop that specializes in the sale of bikes or e-bikes and is physically located in Rhode Island. Online Purchases: Online purchases are valid if the e-bike is bought directly from the website of a local Rhode Island bike shop that specializes in bikes or e-bikes and has a physical location in Rhode Island. Online purchases are also valid if purchased from the website of a third-party e-bike seller/manufacturer with a direct association or prior agreement with a local Rhode Island bike shop, with delivery to the associated Rhode Island bike shop for assembly and/or pickup. Simply purchasing an e-bike online and having it delivered to a local RI bike shop without a pre-existing agreement is not considered a valid purchase. Retailer Restrictions: Purchases from “big box” retailers and other large retail chains (Walmart, REI, Target, etc.) do not qualify for this rebate, with an exception for retail chains founded in Rhode Island, such as Ocean State Job Lot. Promotion Exclusions: Purchases that do not result in a clear and full Rhode Island sales tax payment on the e-bike do not qualify for this rebate, including Ocean State Job Lot Crazy Deals®.
