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Search Results | 6 laws and incentives
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| Rhode Island |
Biodiesel Tax Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Biodiesel is exempt from the $0.30 per gallon state motor fuel tax. Biodiesel may be blended with other fuel for use in motor vehicles, but only the biodiesel portion of the blended fuel is exempt. Biodiesel is defined as fuel that is derived from vegetable oils or animal fats and conforms to ASTM Standard D6751 specifications for use in diesel engines and results in employment at a manufacturing facility for biodiesel fuel. (Reference Rhode Island General Laws 31-36-1(6))
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| Rhode Island |
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Parking Restriction |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
No person can stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a parking space where there is a PEV charging station and signage indicating that parking is for PEV charging only, unless the vehicle is connected to the charging equipment. Violations will be subject to a fine of $85. (Reference Rhode Island General Laws 31-21-18 and 31-41.1-4)
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| Rhode Island |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive Program |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) offers financial incentives through the Electrify RI Program for the installation of new EVSE at Rhode Island workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, government properties, and publicly accessible locations. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. This incentive program is funded by Rhode Island’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including program guidelines, grant amounts, and funding availability, see the OER Electrify Rhode Island website.
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| Rhode Island |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive – National Grid |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
National Grid offers commercial customers rebates of up to 100% of installation costs for select Level 2 or Direct Current (DC) Fast EVSE at workplaces, businesses, multi-unit dwellings, universities, and medical campuses. For more information, including eligible equipment, see the National Grid Electric Transportation and Charging Programs website.
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| Rhode Island |
Direct Current (DC) Fast Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Credits – National Grid |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
National Grid commercial customers operating publicly-accessible DC Fast EVSE an electric bill credit to offset the distribution demand charge. Credits are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the National Grid Electric Transportation and Charging Programs website.
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| Rhode Island |
Public Utility Definition |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
A company that provides alternative fuel or energy sources for use as a motor vehicle fuel or energy source is not defined as a public utility. (Reference Rhode Island Code 39-1-2)
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