§ 44-57-9. Review of applications. (a)(1) The state energy office shall review applications for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The state energy office will return all applications that are not complete. The state energy office shall identify the additional information needed.

(3) The state energy office shall act on a completed application within sixty (60) days after it is received. The state energy office may require more details within thirty (30) days of receipt of an initial application. An additional sixty (60) day review period may be allowed at the director's discretion. If so, the state energy office will explain to the applicant why more time is needed.

(4) If the state energy office fails to meet these deadlines, the system shall be considered approved.

(5) If the state energy office requests additional data, the review period will be extended until the required data is received.

(6) During review, the state energy office may ask for proof that the system complies with the provisions of this chapter. The state energy office may also ask for changes to make the system and application comply with these same renewable energy system regulations.

(b)(1) To get the information needed to review an application or to verify eligibility, the state energy office may, with the owner's consent, inspect an installed renewable energy system.

(2) The state energy office may deny a system certification or request the division of taxation to initiate proceedings for the forfeiture of a tax credit if an owner refuses to allow the state energy office to inspect a renewable energy system.

(c)(1) The state energy office may require corrections to make the renewable energy system comply with this chapter to be made within thirty (30) days.

(2) If these changes are not made within the time limit, the state energy office may reject the application. The state energy office may use the results of utility inspections in lieu of their own.

(d) The state energy office will explain all rejected applications in writing. Approved requests for lesser costs than claimed by the applicant will also include written reasons.

(e) If the state energy office rejects an application for system certification or contractor certification, an applicant may appeal the rejection. If the state energy office approves a system certification for lesser cost than claimed by the applicant, the applicant may also appeal the rejection of those costs. The appeal must be within sixty (60) days of the mailing of the rejection notice by the state energy office. Appeals shall be claimed pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of title 42.

History of Section. (P.L. 2000, ch. 145, § 1.)