solar energy; inspection; contractors
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Overview
This bill updates Arizona statutes related to solar energy devices and systems. It establishes definitions for terms like ‘collector,’ ‘distributed energy generation system,’ and ‘solar energy device,’ and outlines requirements for warranties, installation standards, and disclosures for sellers and installers. Specifically, it mandates detailed disclosures to buyers regarding costs, potential savings, and tax incentives, and introduces requirements for roofing inspections and acknowledgments regarding potential roof repairs.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to solar energy devices and systems, including ‘collector,’ ‘distributed energy generation system,’ and ‘solar energy device.’
- Requires at least a two-year warranty on collectors, heat exchangers, and storage units of solar energy devices, and one year for other components.
- Establishes disclosure requirements for sellers regarding costs, savings estimates, and tax incentives associated with solar energy systems.
- Mandates roofing inspections before solar panel installation to assess roof suitability and identify potential repair needs.
- Introduces a requirement for written acknowledgments from buyers regarding understanding of potential roof repair costs and warranty implications.
- Specifies that solar daylighting devices are considered solar energy devices.
- Clarifies that utility-scale solar projects and systems primarily serving off-site loads are excluded from certain regulations.
- Requires contractors to possess appropriate licenses and meet training standards for installing solar energy devices.
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