§ 44-57-9 - Review of applications.
SECTION 44-57-9
§ 44-57-9 Review of applications. –(a) The state energy office shall review applications for compliance with theprovisions of this chapter.
(2) The state energy office will return all applications thatare not complete. The state energy office shall identify the additionalinformation needed.
(3) The state energy office shall act on a completedapplication within sixty (60) days after it is received. The state energyoffice may require more details within thirty (30) days of receipt of aninitial application. An additional sixty (60) day review period may be allowedat the director's discretion. If so, the state energy office will explain tothe 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, thereview period will be extended until the required data is received.
(6) During review, the state energy office may ask for proofthat the system complies with the provisions of this chapter. The state energyoffice may also ask for changes to make the system and application comply withthese same renewable energy system regulations.
(b) To get the information needed to review an application orto 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 certificationor request the division of taxation to initiate proceedings for the forfeitureof a tax credit if an owner refuses to allow the state energy office to inspecta renewable energy system.
(c) The state energy office may require corrections to makethe 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, thestate energy office may reject the application. The state energy office may usethe results of utility inspections in lieu of their own.
(d) The state energy office will explain all rejectedapplications in writing. Approved requests for lesser costs than claimed by theapplicant will also include written reasons.
(e) If the state energy office rejects an application forsystem certification or contractor certification, an applicant may appeal therejection. If the state energy office approves a system certification forlesser cost than claimed by the applicant, the applicant may also appeal therejection of those costs. The appeal must be within sixty (60) days of themailing of the rejection notice by the state energy office. Appeals shall beclaimed pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act,chapter 35 of title 42.