Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

U.S. Virgin Islands - Solar Water Heating Requirement for New Construction

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Building Energy Code
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
Virgin Islands
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat
Residential Code:
Solar water heaters are required on all new residential, commercial, and government development projects constructed after 07/03/2009 (effective date of the law).
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Construction, Local Government, Residential, State Government, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Last Updated:
06/02/2020

Summary

In July 2009 the U.S. Virgin Islands enacted legislation creating Act 7075. This legislation requires that all new developments and substantial building modifications install energy efficient solar water heaters to provide at least 70% of the building's water heating needs. This is for all building types: residential, commercial and governmental.

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources may provide a waiver if a significant cost burden is shown. The Department will verify compliance with this requirement at the time development, construction and/or building permits are reviewed.

 

 


Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Act 707507/2009