Solar Guidance And Model Ordinance Development

The Office of Energy Resources and Division of Statewide Planning developed two (2) Solar Siting Guidance (Municipal Comprehensive Plans, Model Ordinances/Taxation) Reports and an informational PowerPoint for municipalities and interested stakeholders. The documents were developed in collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders and public outreach meetings that occurred across the State between June and October 2018. Below are PDF links to the final documents. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Kearns at christopher.kearns@energy.ri.gov .

Solar Siting Information- February 2019 (PowerPoint) PDF file, about 6

Comprehensive Plans & Solar Energy Systems Report – February 2019 PDF file, about 3

Renewable Energy Guidelines: Solar Energy Systems – Model Ordinance Templates Zoning & Taxation– February 2019 PDF file, about 2

Inventory of Municipal Solar Ordinances Updated 2024 PDF file, less than 1