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The license a Pennsylvania solar installer needs
Pennsylvania has no statewide electrical or solar contractor license; contractors doing $5,000 or more of home improvements a year must register with the Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, and local municipalities may require electrical licenses.[1]
A ten-minute installer check
- Look up the company's license by number with the official lookup above, and confirm the name and address match the contract.
- Ask whether the crew lead holds the NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification (check it in the NABCEP directory[3]). It is voluntary but shows tested experience.
- Get at least three written quotes for the same system size, with the price per watt, panel and inverter models and warranty terms spelled out.
- Ask who will handle the utility interconnection application and the permit, and who pays if the utility requires a meter or panel upgrade.
- Never sign on the first visit; check your cancellation rights and the financing terms, including dealer fees.
Installers we have verified
We only list a company after checking its license record ourselves, and we never show prices or star ratings for installers. No Pennsylvania installers are listed yet; use the checks above for any company you are considering.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a solar company's license in Pennsylvania?
Use the official lookup: Official license lookup. Search by license number, which should be on the contract and the company's ads.
Can I cancel a solar contract after signing?
Often, yes. For sales made at your home, the FTC's Cooling-Off Rule applies: you can cancel until midnight of the third business day after the sale (Saturdays count) for sales of $25 or more made at your home.[4]
sources
[ 4 ]Every number on this page links to one of these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one.
- Pennsylvania contractor licensingattorneygeneral.gov · checked Nov 5, 2026
- Home Improvement Contractor Registration - PA Office of Attorney Generalhic.attorneygeneral.gov · checked Nov 5, 2026
- NABCEP directoriesdirectories.nabcep.org · checked Nov 5, 2026
- 16 CFR Part 429, Cooling-Off Ruleecfr.gov · checked Nov 5, 2026