Become an Eligible Contractor or Third-Party PV System Owner

The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) is seeking applications from solar photovoltaic (PV) contractors and third-party PV system owners interested in participating in the Residential Solar Investment Program. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is intended to promote the deployment of PV in Connecticut through rebates and financing. PV systems must be located in UI or CL&P territory, may not be sized larger than 10 kW_PTC and must stay in Connecticut. Additional program rules apply. Please see Section 4.1 of RFQ for Eligible Contractors and Third-Party PV System Owners for more information.

 
Contractors and third-party PV system owners will be approved at the sole discretion of CEFIA. All third-party PV system owners are required to use Eligible Contractors to install systems under the Residential Solar Investment Program.

Required Licenses and Training for Eligible Contractors

• A Connecticut licensed E-1 employee or subcontractor must be included on the application.
• At least one permanent employee must successfully complete and pass the NABCEP entry level PV exam.

Program Announcements

• February 25, 2013 – All contractors and third-party PV system owners wishing to participate in the Residential Solar Investment Program must review the RFQ for Eligible Contractors and Third-Party PV System Owners (February 25, 2013) and submit an application to CEFIA. 

• For more information on the current status of the Residential Solar Investment Program, please visit www.ctcleanenergy.com/smallsolar

Links to Important Information

• RFQ for Eligible Contractors and Third-Party PV System Owners - February 25, 2013
  
• Application for Eligible Contractors and Third-Party PV System Owners - February 25, 2013
  
• Gift Affidavit - an original, notarized copy must be included with each Application
• 70% Rebate Payment Request form
• 30% Rebate Payment Request form
• PBI Equipment Delivery Certification form
• PBI Project Completion Certification form
• PBI Payment Request form

Training Resources

• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP): www.nabcep.org
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): http://www.irecusa.org/courseCatalog.php
• Independent Electrical Contractors of New England, Inc.: www.iecne.org
• Gateway Community College:  http://www.gwcc.commnet.edu/prostudents.aspx?id=473
• Heatspring Learning Institute: http://www.heatspring.com
• SUNY Farmingdale:  http://info.lu.farmingdale.edu/depts/met/solar/index.html
• Solar Energy International:  http://www.solarenergy.org/
• Licensing information is available from the License Services Division at the Department of Consumer Protection: www.ct.gov/dcp