Solar Licensing

West Virginia

June 23, 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

California

June 23, 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

Arkansas

June 23, 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

Solar Licensing Database

August 10, 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. 

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