Solar PV Systems and Solar Ready

The Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) have solar photovoltaic (PV) system and solar ready requirements.

The solar PV system requirements apply to newly constructed low-rise residential buildings.

The solar-ready requirements are mandatory measures and applicable to buildings which do not have a solar PV system installed. When a building is built to be solar ready, applicable Energy Code requirements prepare the building for future installation of a solar energy system.