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The Minnesota Solar Energy Code, which dates back to 1977 and is a part of the State Building Code, has a two-fold purpose:  First, this chapter establishes standards for the evaluation of the performance, durability, reliability and maintainability of solar energy systems.
Categories: Solar Energy Code, State building code, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation, Operating Guidelines and Standards
Information about solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage systems and related resources for installers and inspectors. Electrical licensing, permits, inspection fees and code NEW: Solar installers must be licensed as residential building contractor or remodeler
Categories: solar, photovoltaic, solar photovoltaic, information., Fuel Cell Systems, Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources, Energy Storage Systems, Direct Current Microgrids
Resources, fact sheets and publications for homeowners and those in the construction industry. Forms Licensing forms
Categories: forms , reports, fact sheets, homeowners, home
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Effective Feb. 14, 2015: Chapter 1322 - Residential Energy Code Energy Code Certificate (Excel spreadsheet) Training materials Building Foundation Research Report