Forms of application for system certification

# (1)

Photovoltaic systems. Renewable energy credit application form for photovoltaic systems shall include:

(i) A proof of purchase, which can be the contract or invoices, dated in the year for which the applicant is claiming the credit;

(ii) A copy of the signed electrical permit and a completed grid 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 a part of the system;

(vii) Storage brand and model;

(viii) Storage capacity;

(ix) The brand name of the inverter if an inverter is part of the system;

(x) The capacity of the inverter;

(xi) Orientation and tilt of the device;

(xii) The name, address, and phone number of the solar dealer; and

(xiii) The name, addresses, and phone number of the installing contractor including any required licenses.

# (2)

Solar domestic hot water systems. Renewable energy system certification application form for solar domestic hot water systems shall include:

(i) A proof of purchase, which can be the contract or invoices 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 the collectors;

(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 the system;

(ix) The system model;

(x) The orientation and tilt of the device;

(xi) A consumer disclosure signed by the applicant and the contractor or supplier, if any;

(xii) A statement that the purchaser has received a copy of consumer information supplied by the state energy office of Rhode Island.

# (3)

Solar space heating systems. Renewable energy system certification application form for solar space heating systems shall include:

(i) All of the data required for solar domestic hot water systems 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 heating load.

# (4)

Wind energy systems. Renewable energy tax credit application form for wind energy systems shall include:

(i) A proof of purchase, which can be the contract or invoices, dated in the year for which the applicant is claiming the credit;

(ii) A copy of the signed electrical permit and a completed grid 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 a part 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 the property, the location of the wind generator or wind turbine, the height of the tower if applicable including the set-back from all property lines, and the distance to the batteries and/or inverter. On systems using a tower, show all objects (trees, buildings, etc.) that are under thirty (30) feet below anything within five hundred (500) feet. Show the prevailing wind direction on the site plan;

(xv) The name, address, and phone number of the wind energy system dealer; and

(xvi) The name, addresses, and phone number of the installing contractor including any required licenses.

# (5)

Geothermal systems. Renewable energy system certification forms for geothermal systems shall include:

(i) The proof of purchase which can be the contract or invoices 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 the geothermal energy system dealer;

(viii) The name, address and telephone number of the geothermal energy system installer;

(ix) A copy of the signed electrical permit;

(x) A consumer disclosure signed by the applicant and the contractor or supplier; if any;

(xi) A statement that the purchaser has received a copy of consumer information supplied by the state energy office.