300 R.I. Code R. 300-RICR-00-00-2.6

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 300-RICR-00-00-2.6 - TANGIBLE TAX VALUE FOR COMMERCIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
A. The following formula and associated $5.00 dollar per kW is adopted by the Office in establishing the tangible tax value for commercial renewable energy systems to provide reasonable compensation to a municipality effective January 1, 2017. All such municipal ordinances and resolutions assessing tangible tax on commercial renewable energy systems must apply the following dollar value and formula.

$5.00 kW x _____ Kilowatt A/C Capacity of the Commercial Renewable Energy System

= $______

1. Example 1: A 2 megawatt ground mount solar system that will be receiving a 20-year tariff under the REG program and selling the electricity back to National Grid.

$5.00 kW X 2,000 kW A/C Capacity of the Commercial Renewable Energy System

=

$10,000 annual revenue to the municipality

$200,000 total revenue over the 20-year REG Program tariff to the municipality

2. Example 2: A 1.5 megawatt wind turbine system that will be receiving a 20-year tariff under the REG program and selling the electricity back to National Grid.

$5.00 kW X 1,500 kW A/C Capacity of the Commercial Renewable Energy System

=

$7,500 annual revenue to the municipality

$150,000 total revenue over the 20-year REG Program tariff to the municipality

300 R.I. Code R. 300-RICR-00-00-2.6