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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to the installation of solar panels
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the installation of solar panels by apprentice electricians with at least one-year of apprenticeship experience on their own primary residences.
Summary of specific provisions
Section One of this bill would amend section 12-104 of the energy law by adding a new subdivision to permit apprentice electricians who have completed an approved apprenticeship training program of at least one year to be an eligible installer for the purposes of NYSERDA's solar electric incentive program with respect to solar installations on their own primary residence.
Justification
The increasing interest, accessibility and affordability of residential solar energy has created an increasing demand for qualified solar installers. This bill would incent and facilitate the training, and help to increase the number, of qualified solar installers by permitting experienced apprentice electricians to perform such installations on their own residences.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None noted.
Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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