MS HB914

Prohibits any person from installing solar energy equipment or systems on residential or commercial properties unless they are a licensed electrical contractor or an electrician supervised by a licensed electrical contractor.

Requires all contractors installing solar energy equipment to obtain one of three certifications: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar Photovoltaic Installation Professional Certification, United Laboratories (UL) Photovoltaic System Installation Certification, or completion of the Electrical Training ALLIANCE curriculum for IBEW-NECA Journeyman and Apprentice Training Requirements for solar.

Mandates photovoltaic wiring and hookup work be performed only by contractors with Electrical Work classification and solar thermal piping work be performed only by contractors with Mechanical Work classification.

Applies requirements to all entities engaged in selling, leasing, installing, servicing, or monitoring solar energy equipment, but exempts homeowners and third-party financiers from liability.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.