Alternative Energy System Contracting (Virginia)

Last modified on June 13, 2012.

Rules Regulations Policies Program

Place	Virginia
Name	Alternative Energy System Contracting
Incentive Type	Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
Applicable Sector	Installer/Contractor
Eligible Technologies	Photovoltaics
Active Incentive	No
Implementing Sector	State/Territory
Energy Category	Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
Website	http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/con_main.cfm
Date added to DSIRE	2010-06-23
Last DSIRE Review	2010-06-23
References	DSIRE

Summary

In Virginia, licensed contractors (Class A, B, C) may declare a specialty called a "Alternative Energy System Contracting (AES)" as defined by the Board for Contractors. The AES is not a license.

The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) defines the AES specialty as a "service which provides for the installation, repair or improvement, from the customer's meter, of alternative energy generation systems, supplemental energy systems and associated equipment annexed to real property. No other classification or specialty service provides this function. This specialty does not provide for electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, or HVAC functions."

There is no related exam to receive an AES designation. An electrical license (for photovoltaic systems) or a plumbers license or HVAC license (for solar hot water systems) is required. Customers interested in installing a system should check their contractors licensing on the DPOR License Lookup web site (select "Contractor Businesses" and "Individual Licenses and Certifications" and enter the company name).

Authorities (Please contact the if there are any file problems.)

Authority 1:	18 VAC 50-22-30

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	Information AES Special License
Department	Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Division	Board of Contractors
Address	9960 Mayland Drive
Address 2	Suite 400
Place	Richmond, Virginia
Zip/Postal Code	23230
Phone	(804) 367-8511
Email	Contractor@dpor.virginia.gov

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.