Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 97: EFFICIENCY MAINE TRUST ACT
35-A §10113. Training for installers of energy equipment

§10113. Training for installers of energy equipment
1. Installation training. To the extent that funds and resources allow, the trust may establish training programs for installers of energy equipment that most effectively meet the needs of the public. The trust:
A. May develop separate programs for different energy technologies or services when the trust determines that the skills or training for the installation of those technologies or services merit the distinction; [PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).]
A-1. May offer training programs to code enforcement officers, inspectors or other professionals involved in designing, marketing, regulating or educating about energy equipment; [PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (NEW).]
A-2. May offer training programs to contractors or other professionals involved in designing, installing or constructing energy efficiency, weatherization or other building performance measures for homes and businesses; [PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (NEW).]
B. Shall confer with relevant professional licensing boards and the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board under Title 10, section 9722 when it develops the course content and requirements; [PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).]
C. Shall determine the content of the training, the hours required for course completion and the manner in which applicants must demonstrate proficiency in energy equipment installation; [PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).]
D. May issue a certificate of completion to individuals who meet the requirements the trust has established; [PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).]
E. May establish reasonable course fees. All fees must be paid to the trust to be used for the purposes of this section; [PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).]
F. Shall determine terms for the expiration and renewal of an applicant's certificate of completion; and [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]
G. Shall determine an appropriate means of maintaining recognition of the training received by persons holding certificates issued pursuant to former section 10002 or former Title 32, chapter 87. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).]
2. Qualifications for installing energy equipment. A certificate of completion issued by the trust pursuant to subsection 1 does not exempt the holder from any applicable licensing requirements for activities involved in installing energy equipment, including but not limited to licensing requirements established in Title 32, chapter 17 or 49.
[PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).]
3. Effective date. This section takes effect July 1, 2010.
[PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 209, §6 (AMD).