Anyone interested in offering solar energy sales, installation or professional services should obtain both training, and must obtain the necessary licenses to legally do work in Oregon. Typical licenses include:
To obtain Tax Credit Certified Technician (TCCT) Status for Photovoltaics:
TCCT Application
TCCT Training
LRT or NABCEP EL
Oregon CCB License
Solar Thermal:
To obtain TCCT Status for Solar Thermal:
TCCT Application
TCCT Training
STL or ODOE Exam
Oregon CCB License
Tax Credit Certified Technicians
To receive a residential tax credit for solar water heating and solar electric systems, ODOE requires that the systems be field verified by a “tax credit-certified technician”.
To maintain status a technician must do the following every 3 years.
Install/verify 2 systems*
take 4 hours of technical training (continuing education)
sign new annual agreement
attend annual conference call update
Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally
The Energy Trust of Oregon offers a set of rebates for the installation of solar electric and solar thermal systems for both residential and commercial customers through their Trade Ally program. Becoming an Energy Trust trade ally requires program training, a contractor's license and insurance. For more information, please contact the Energy Trust at 1-866-368-7878, and check their website at http://energytrust.org
