Tax Incentives

Commercial & Industrial Customers

Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemption

Last DSIRE Review: 04/25/2007  

Incentive Type:

Sales Tax Exemption

Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:

Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating

Applicable Sectors:

Commercial, Residential, General Public/Consumer

Amount:

100% Exemption

Maximum Incentive:

None

Authority 1:

R.I.G.L § 44-18-30(57)

Effective Date:

7/15/05

Summary:

Certain renewable energy systems and equipment sold in Rhode Island are exempt from the state's sales and use tax. Eligible products include solar electric systems, inverters for solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, manufactured mounting racks and ballast pans for solar collectors, geothermal heat pumps, and wind turbines and towers.

Contact:

Julie Capobianco
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5890
Phone: (401) 574-9111
Fax: (401) 574-9125
E-Mail: JulieC@energy.ri.gov
Web site: www.energy.ri.gov

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