Solar Licensing

West Virginia

June 23rd, 2011

Licensing (PV) An electrical license is not required for installing the PV system, however, an electrical license is required to make the final determinations into the electrical grid of the structure.  At minimum, a single family electrical license is required for residential occupancies and a journeyman license for commercial/industrial. Licensing (Solar thermal) Each person performing ... Read More

California

June 23rd, 2011

Licensing (general) A contractor’s license is required:  a C-46 Solar Contractors License or “A” General Contractors or “B” General Building Contractors License. C-46 is the Solar Contractor licensing classification for solar (PV and thermal) installations and maintenance.  The C-46 Solar Contractor license covers active solar water and space heating systems, solar pool heating systems, and ... Read More

Arkansas

June 23rd, 2011

Licensing (general) Arkansas requires a commercial or residential contractor’s license. Licensing (PV) An Electricians license is required and a state license is required to do any electrical work in Arkansas, including PV. Must be a Master Electrician or a Journeyman Electrician under direct supervision of a Master Electrician. Licensing (solar thermal) A Plumbers license is ... Read More

Solar Licensing Database

August 10th, 2010

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC), supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE), has created a Solar Licensing Database as a resource for policy makers, practitioners, consumers, and anyone else looking for solar licensing information in the U.S.  The state-by-state information offers a handy comparison for reviewing the different approaches across state lines, ... Read More