(a)  Renewable energy systems shall comply with all state, federal, and local laws that apply.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 44-57-10

  • Director: means the director of the Rhode Island state energy office or the director's representative;

    (12)  "Domestic water heating" means the heating of water used in a dwelling for bathing, clothes washing, dishwashing, and other related functions;

    (13)  "Dwelling" means real property inhabited as a principal or secondary residence and located within this state. See Rhode Island General Laws 44-57-2

  • State energy office: means the Rhode Island state energy office, also known as the governor's office of energy assistance, within the department of administration;

    (28)  "System approval" means an approval given to renewable energy systems that meet all of the requirements of the state energy office;

    (29)  "System certification" means certification that a renewable energy system as described in the application meets criteria for the tax credit;

    (30)  "Used equipment" means any solar tank or collector which previously has been installed or any piece of equipment not under current manufacturers' warranty;

    (31)  "Verification form" means a form filed with the division of taxation (upon request) by an applicant claiming eligibility for the tax credit. See Rhode Island General Laws 44-57-2

(b)  The policy of the state energy office shall be:

(1)  To accept the findings of local, state, and federal agencies which license or permit renewable energy systems;

(2)  To avoid influencing any of those agencies to approve or deny a license or a permit;

(3)  To provide facts from tax credit files to those agencies when asked.

(c)  Each applicant:

(1)  Shall obtain each local and or state permit that applies to the renewable energy system project;

(2)  Shall agree to comply with the express terms and conditions of each permit;

(3)  Shall agree to comply with all state rules and laws that apply to the renewable energy system project.

(d)  System certifications and contractor certifications shall be based on the applicant’s promise that each needed local and state permit has been or will be obtained. Failure to obtain those approvals shall cause the state energy office approval to be revoked.

(e)  Renewable energy system contractors shall install all systems to comply with manufacturers’ published specifications.

(f)  The director is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in further support of the provisions of this chapter.

History of Section.
P.L. 2000, ch. 145, § 1.