§ 44-57-7 - Forms of application for system certification.
SECTION 44-57-7
§ 44-57-7 Forms of application for systemcertification. – Application forms for the renewable energy system certification for therespective systems shall contain the following:
(1) Photovoltaic systems. Renewable energy creditapplication form for photovoltaic systems shall include:
(i) A proof of purchase, which can be the contract orinvoices, dated in the year for which the applicant is claiming the credit;
(ii) A copy of the signed electrical permit and a completedgrid interconnect application form;
(iii) The cost of the renewable energy system;
(iv) The brand name of the module;
(v) The module(s) area;
(vi) A description of the storage provided if storage is apart of the system;
(vii) Storage brand and model;
(viii) Storage capacity;
(ix) The brand name of the inverter if an inverter is part ofthe system;
(x) The capacity of the inverter;
(xi) Orientation and tilt of the device;
(xii) The name, address, and phone number of the solardealer; and
(xiii) The name, addresses, and phone number of theinstalling contractor including any required licenses.
(2) Solar domestic hot water systems. Renewable energysystem certification application form for solar domestic hot water systemsshall include:
(i) A proof of purchase, which can be the contract orinvoices dated in the year for which the applicant is claiming the credit;
(ii) The number of collectors;
(iii) The manufacturer and/or supplier;
(iv) The collector dimensions and/or the net area of thecollectors;
(v) The amount of heat storage;
(vi) The system type;
(vii) A description of the freeze protection of the system;
(viii) A description of the overheat protection for thesystem;
(ix) The system model;
(x) The orientation and tilt of the device;
(xi) A consumer disclosure signed by the applicant and thecontractor or supplier, if any;
(xii) A statement that the purchaser has received a copy ofconsumer information supplied by the state energy office of Rhode Island.
(3) Solar space heating systems. Renewable energysystem certification application form for solar space heating systems shallinclude:
(i) All of the data required for solar domestic hot watersystems in paragraphs (2)(i) through (2)(xii) of this section;
(ii) A description of the heat distribution system;
(iii) A heat loss estimate for the house;
(iv) An estimate for the solar contribution of the heatingload.
(4) Wind energy systems. Renewable energy tax creditapplication form for wind energy systems shall include:
(i) A proof of purchase, which can be the contract orinvoices, dated in the year for which the applicant is claiming the credit;
(ii) A copy of the signed electrical permit and a completedgrid interconnect application form if applicable;
(iii) The cost of the renewable energy system;
(iv) The brand name of the wind generator or wind turbine;
(v) The rotor diameter of the wind generator or wind turbine;
(vi) The voltage of the wind generator or wind turbine;
(vii) The output of the wind generator or wind turbine;
(viii) A drawing or description of the mounting system;
(ix) A description of the storage provided if storage is apart of the system;
(x) Storage brand and model;
(xi) Storage capacity;
(xii) The brand name of the inverter if part of the system;
(xiii) The capacity of the inverter;
(xiv) Site plan showing the existing buildings on theproperty, the location of the wind generator or wind turbine, the height of thetower if applicable including the set-back from all property lines, and thedistance to the batteries and/or inverter. On systems using a tower, show allobjects (trees, buildings, etc.) that are under thirty (30) feet below anythingwithin five hundred (500) feet. Show the prevailing wind direction on the siteplan;
(xv) The name, address, and phone number of the wind energysystem dealer; and
(xvi) The name, addresses, and phone number of the installingcontractor including any required licenses.
(5) Geothermal systems. Renewable energy systemcertification forms for geothermal systems shall include:
(i) The proof of purchase which can be the contract orinvoices dated in the year for the applicant is claiming the credit;
(ii) The amount of heat storage, if any;
(iii) The system type;
(iv) The system mode;
(v) Site plan for any work done outside of the building;
(vi) The identity of the manufacturer and supplier;
(vii) The name, address and telephone number of thegeothermal energy system dealer;
(viii) The name, address and telephone number of thegeothermal energy system installer;
(ix) A copy of the signed electrical permit;
(x) A consumer disclosure signed by the applicant and thecontractor or supplier; if any;
(xi) A statement that the purchaser has received a copy ofconsumer information supplied by the state energy office.