Become an Installer

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) is seeking applications from solar photovoltaic installers interested in participating in the Solar PV Rebate Program. We invite you to participate in our Solar PV Rebate Program to install solar energy projects on residences, non-profit and governmental sites. This Program Request for Qualifications is intended to promote the development of the clean energy technology industry in Connecticut by making funds available for the installation of solar PV projects sized 10 kW and under.

CCEF will evaluate applications based on the following factors and Eligible Installers will be selected at the sole discretion of CCEF. We receive numerous inquires on the requisite experience to become an eligible installer. Some of the major requisite experience highlights are included below:

Required Training and Experience

A CT licensed PV-1 or an E-1 electrician must be included on the application. The E-1 may be on staff or listed as a subcontractor.
A “Qualified Installer” is an installation supervisor who has taken a PV installation training course and has completed at least three installations as the lead installer or ten installations as an apprentice.
*New* As of January 22, 2009, a PV-1 or an E-1 licensed electrician who installs a grid-tied PV system to their home (or business) can use this installation as (1) of their (3) requisite system installations. Documentation and specifications of the system(s) installation is required.

Below you will find the Request for Qualifications for Solar PV Firms, CCEF-PV-05-004-A.

Click here to download application