Solar Contractor Training Programs

January 07, 2001

Summary

Although solar contractor certification is not a requirement in Colorado, both the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) and Red Rocks Community College offer training programs. COSEIA offers a one-day training workshop and contractor certification. Certification requirements include one year of experience in solar installation and repair and a passing score on an exam administered by COSEIA. Red Rocks Community College offers a two year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Active Solar Installation and Maintenance through its energy technologies program.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Colorado
Incentive Type:	Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
Web Site:	http://www.coseia.org/Certification.htm
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar - Passive Solar Water Heat Solar Space Heat Solar Thermal Electric Solar Thermal Process Heat Solar Photovoltaics

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.