Renewable Energy Products Sales and Use Tax Exemption

Last updated: August 28, 2018

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:State
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Rhode Island
Incentive Type:Sales Tax Incentive
Web Site:http://www.energy.ri.gov/renewable/tax/
Start Date:07/15/2005
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (All), Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating, Wind (Small)

Authorities

Name:R.I.G.L § 44-18-30
Date Enacted:7/15/2005
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, DC-to-AC inverters that interconnect with utility power lines, solar thermal systems, manufactured mounting racks and ballast pans for solar collectors, geothermal heat pumps, and wind turbines and towers.

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