Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Solar Equipment Certification Requirement

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Equipment Certification
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
Minnesota
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Construction, Residential, Installers/Contractors
Last Updated:
12/16/2015

Summary

All active solar space-heating and water-heating systems that are sold, offered for sale, or installed on residential and commercial buildings in Minnesota must meet Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) standards. Specifically, the rule references SRCC's "Operating Guidelines" pertaining to collector certification and system certification: OG-100 and OG-300, respectively. Local building officials may issue permits for the installation of solar water-heating systems and solar space-heating systems after these systems have been certified by the SRCC. 

The administrative rules specifically state that that the law does not apply to systems designed to produce electric power.


Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Minn. Stat. § 216C.25
Minnesota Rules 1325.1100