Tax Incentives

Residential 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

For Your Home

Residential Links

• Service Request Form
• Reading Your Electric Bill
• Reading Your Water Bill
• Home Energy Audits
• Payment Assistance

Tax Incentives

• Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Personal)
• PPL Renewable Energy Certificate
• Local Option - Property Tax Exemption
• Solar Property Tax Exemption
• Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemption

Frequently Asked Questions

• FAQ for Residential Customers

Downloads

• Small Wind Electric Systems (PDF)