§ 1121. Incentive Program

The Solar and Wind Energy System Incentive Program is established to provide financial incentives for the purchase and installation of solar and wind energy systems.

§ 1122. Installation of solar equipment in new developments

(a) In the construction of new developments or substantially modified developments after the effective date of this subchapter, the developer shall use energy-efficient solar systems or heat pump water heaters for providing not less than 70% of water heating, unless the Commissioner of the Department determines that the use of such a system is not […]

§ 1124. Customs duty excise tax exemption

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, equipment or component parts brought into the Virgin Islands for the purpose of manufacturing of solar water heaters or wind or solar energy systems are exempt from the payment of customs duties and excise tax, […]

§ 1127. Renewable sources inventory

Not later than six months after the effective date of this chapter, the Director shall submit to the Legislature a report containing- (1) an inventory of renewable and alternative energy sources available in the Virgin Islands for consumers; and (2) a projection of future inventories of renewable and alternative sources of energy.

§ 1128. Training of employees

A solar energy training program must be established within two years after the effective date of this subchapter, within the Virgin Islands Career and Technical Education Program under the Department of Education, including a training program for the construction of solar hot water systems, including solar panels, solar hot water storage tanks, solar circulators, and […]