Bill > SB165

This bill updates Colorado's electrical work regulations by introducing new provisions for photovoltaic (solar) installers and modifying licensing requirements for electricians. The bill defines new terms like "NABCEP" (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) and establishes a formal registration process for photovoltaic installers by December 31, 2026. For journeyman electrician and residential wireman licenses, the bill expands experience requirements, allowing applicants to earn practical experience hours through photovoltaic installation work, with specific provisions for how these hours are calculated. The legislation clarifies that photovoltaic electrical work for installations under 300 kilowatts can only be performed by electrical contractors or registered photovoltaic installers, and mandates that such work must be supervised by a certified photovoltaic energy practitioner or licensed electrician. The bill also modifies existing electrical work definitions, updates training and supervision requirements, and adds a new registration fee for photovoltaic installers. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for solar installation work while maintaining safety and professional standards in the electrical trade.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-165