Installation of solar electric systems
Q: Who installs solar energy systems?
A: SRP does not install solar energy systems, nor do we promote individual contractors.
SRP requires using a licensed Arizona contractor to ensure systems are properly installed and meet
all applicable building codes.
The following Web sites provide lists of solar electric and solar water heating contractors:
Q: What type of license does a contractor need to have to qualify for the program?
A: The following license classifications are acceptable and qualify for the incentive program:
C-05, C-11, L-11, K-05 or K-11 for solar electric systems and C-37, C-37R, L-78 or K-77 for solar water
heating systems.
Q: Where can I find out if a contractor is licensed?
A: Please visit the
Arizona Registrar of Contractors Web
site or call them toll free at (888) 271-9286 to verify a contractor's license validity.
Q: What can I do if my homeowner's association restricts the installation of solar systems?
A: In February 2003, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled homeowner's associations
prohibiting the installation of a solar system violated the public policy of Arizona as
expressed in Arizona Revised Statute Section
33-439. Please refer to this statute to learn more about the state law regarding this issue.
