A. No. The sales of solar energy electricity generating systems, passive or active solar water or space heating systems, or geothermal resource systems are not subject to sales and use taxes. See Special Notice 2007(7), 2007 Legislation Granting a Connecticut Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Sales of Solar Heating Systems, Solar Electricity Generating Systems, and Ice Storage Cooling Systems.

(Updated: 2015)

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