S.2244

Exempts from the sales tax behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Exempts behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system from sales tax.

Rhode Island S2244 amends the sales and use tax law to exempt behind-the-meter batteries interconnected with a solar photovoltaic system from the sales tax. This change aims to encourage the use of renewable energy by reducing the tax burden on solar energy storage systems.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 21

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance