City of Dubuque - Solar Thermal Licensing Requirement

Last updated: August 07, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Local
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:Iowa
Incentive Type:Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
Web Site:http://www.cityofdubuque.org/index.aspx?NID=1464
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric

Authorities

Name:Dubuque City Code 14-13
Date Enacted:01/03/2011
Name:Dubuque City Code 14-14
Date Enacted:01/03/2011

Summary

The City of Dubuque requires a Solar Thermal License in order for a person to install a solar thermal project on a home or business. The requirement does not apply to solar photovoltaics. The licensing requirement can be met one of two ways:

  • An installer may be Solar Thermal Certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) or
  • An installer may complete the Northeast Iowa Community College Solar Thermal Training

Installers are also required to obtain a permit before altering or installing a system. Application details are available on the program website.

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