Rhode Island Solar Incentives are available for nearly every solar hot water and solar electric (PV) system sold to home and business owners in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island solar incentives are intended to help you offset the initial investment in the solar heating solutions or solar electric solutions of your choice.
Take a look at the Rhode Island Solar Incentives below:
Rhode Island Renewable Energy Incentives
Alternative Renewable Energy System Approval Form
Criteria for System Certification (Photovoltaic Systems)
Criteria for System Certification (Solar Domestic Hot Water)
RIEDC – Renewable Energy Fund Loans
Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit: Eligibility and Configuration Requirements
Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemption
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 ยง 44-18-30
Effective Date:7/15/2005
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.
