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RSA 72:61 · Definition of Solar Energy Systems

Title
V: TAXATION
Chapter
72 · PERSONS AND PROPERTY LIABLE TO TAXATION
Status
current
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72:61 Definition of Solar Energy Systems. –

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I.

For purposes of an exemption under RSA 72:62 adopted before January 1, 2020, in this subdivision "solar energy system" means a system which utilizes solar energy to heat or cool the interior of a building or to heat water for use in a building and which includes one or more collectors and a storage container. "Solar energy system" also means a system which provides electricity for a building by the use of photovoltaic panels.

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II.

In a municipality that adopts or re-adopts the exemption under RSA 72:62 on or after January 1, 2020, "solar energy system" means, in addition to the definition in paragraph I, a system which utilizes solar energy to produce electricity for a building and includes all photovoltaics, inverters, and storage. Systems may be off grid or connected to the grid in a net metered or group net metered arrangement pursuant to RSA 362-A:9 or in a direct retail sale arrangement pursuant to RSA 362-A:2-a. Source. 1975, 391:1. 1993, 93:1, eff. April 1, 1993. 2019, 327:1, eff. Oct. 15, 2019.

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Source note

Source. 1975, 391:1. 1993, 93:1, eff. April 1, 1993. 2019, 327:1, eff. Oct. 15, 2019.

Source history

  • 1975, 391:1
  • 1993, 93:1, eff. April 1, 1993
  • 2019, 327:1, eff. Oct. 15, 2019

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