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Minimum contractor bond
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Journey-level experience
4 years
Current exam passing scores
School-observed: 65% for Law & Business and 63% to 71% for trade exams; CSLB does not publish fixed passing scores

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Solar Construction is Growing, How You Can Get Involved Now

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Solar Construction is Growing, How You Can Get Involved Now

Solar construction was once the “next big thing,” but now it’s just a big, booming source of business for the licensed contractors and companies that are ready to take advantage.

The difference has come from new technologies and manufacturing techniques that have made solar more powerful and less expensive at the same time. It’s also being driven by a number of new governmental policies, including a recently passed state initiative that requires 33% of California’s electricity to come from solar sources by 2020. And that’s on top of the two federally mandated solar development zones that are already in the state.

The bottom line is that solar construction is now a $10+ billion industry. Are you ready to get in on the act?

If you aren’t working with solar construction already, then now is the perfect time to sign up for one of our solar courses. In our solar fundamentals and solar installation classes, you’ll get the very best combination of online learning aids and hands-on training to prepare you for new projects in this quickly growing industry.

Here is just some of what you can learn with CSLS:

  • How to evaluate solar energy equipment and building sites to find the right match between locations and panelsThe best ways to quickly install solar energy equipment in residential and commercial settings, including retrofitting to current wiring
  • What you need to know to “speak green” with your customers and answer their questions about solar energy setups
  • The basics of solar energy economics, including the short- and long-term costs and benefits of installing new equipment, figuring tax incentives, and calculating energy prices

It doesn’t matter if you are a contractor, salesperson, or other construction professional – this is your best chance to break into a part of California’s construction industry that’s growing so fast that even the biggest companies can’t keep up. There are literally billions of dollars in new projects that will be started in the coming months and years… how many of them are you prepared to take?

Your customers are looking for solar energy construction professionals, and you need to be ready to bid on their projects. Don’t wait another day. Sign up for our solar energy courses by clicking here and get a piece of this profitable trend before it’s too late!

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