| Implementing Sector | State |
|---|---|
| Category | Regulatory Policy |
| State | California |
| Incentive Type | Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing |
| Web Site | http://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Licensing_Classifications/ |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies | Solar - Passive, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors | Installers/Contractors |
The California Contractors State License Board administers contractor licenses. The C-46 Solar Contractor license covers active solar water and space heating systems, solar pool heating systems, and photovoltaic systems. C-46 requirements include four years of experience and passing the business and law exam and the trade exam. Independent license schools offer courses to prepare for license exams.
Other contractor licenses for solar include:
Complete descriptions of the contractor classifications are available here.
The state publishes a guide to becoming a California contractor and a reference book for California license law.
