Section 300-RICR-00-00-1.8 - Eligible ProjectsA. Subject to Section 1.15 of this Part, only new equipment can be financed through the Efficient Buildings Fund. Remanufactured, refurbished, slightly used, or new equipment transferred from a previous location are not eligible. Previously installed equipment are not eligible for financing.B. Eligible entities are encouraged to pursue all appropriate energy efficiency measures prior to installing renewable energy projects.C. Energy efficiency projects that are cost effective shall be eligible for financing, alone or in combination with renewable energy projects and may be, but are not required to be, eligible for utility-administered energy efficiency incentives.D. Renewable energy projects that are cost effective shall be eligible for financing, alone or in combination with eligible energy efficiency measures, shall include: 1. Solar electric (photovoltaic) systems: Only electric (PV) projects are eligible. All projects must include the components necessary to result in a functional system. Battery back-up systems are also eligible.2. Wind: Only systems that are 100kW or greater with a direct drive nacelle are eligible. Battery back-up systems are also eligible.E. Projects for other renewable energy technologies, as stated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-26-5, may be deemed eligible by OER on a periodic basis. A determination of eligibility for non-solar PV and non-wind renewable energy resource types will be made by OER in advance of the start of any application period and be detailed in the application. Applicants may contact the OER at any time if they are interested in other renewable energy technologies.F. Eligible entities shall be eligible for financing for EVSE and/or energy storage technologies, including installation, only in combination with energy efficiency measures and/or renewable energy projects.G. Cost effective energy efficiency measures as part of a new construction upgrade shall be eligible for financing. The cost effective energy efficiency measures must meet the requirements of these rules and regulations.300 R.I. Code R. § 300-RICR-00-00-1.8