Renewable Energy Products Sales and Use Tax Exemption

December 05, 2023

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.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Rhode Island
Incentive Type:	Sales Tax Incentive
Web Site:
Administrator:
Start Date:	7/15/2005
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)
Incentive Amount:	100% exemption
Maximum Incentive:	None

Authorities

Name:	R.I.G.L § 44-18-30
Date Enacted:	7/15/2005
Effective Date:	7/15/2005

Contact

Name:	George Sfinarolakis
Organization:	Director, Lead by Example Program
Address:	RI
Phone:	(401) 574-9101
Email:	george.sfinarolakis@energy.ri.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.