Last Updated September 30, 2025
Program Overview
Category:
Financial Incentive
State:
Rhode Island
Incentive Type:
Sales Tax Incentive
Administrator:
Rhode Island Department of Revenue Division of Taxation
Start Date:
07/15/2005
Expiration Date:
N/A
Web Site:
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Residential
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)
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.