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What are the benefits to incentive programs of requiring solar water heaters to be certified?
Certified solar water heating products undergo a thorough evaluation by SRCC’s engineers to be sure that they comply with the minimum requirements set in the ICC/SRCC Standards. Compliance with these standards is required by most building and plumbing codes. Certification provides incentive bodies with the peace of mind that the products meet comprehensive requirements for […]
What are the benefits to manufacturers of certifying solar thermal systems under ICC-SRCC’s OG-300 program?
INCENTIVE PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE. Certification to OG-300 is required by many programs throughout the U.S. that provide incentives like rebates and tax credits. Notable locations that call for OG-300 certification include the California CSI Thermal Program, Massachusetts Commonwealth Solar Program, Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credits, EPA ENERGY STAR, and many others. See the DSIRE Website for […]
I see SRCC offers Listings. What is the difference between that and OG Certifications?
SRCC’s OG certification programs assess compliance with one of the ICC/SRCC ANSI standards. They include: Additionally, each certification includes appropriate standardized SRCC performance ratings. Generally, each certification applies to one product or system. Listings involve are an assessment of a product or system’s compliance with the relevant requirements of other documents, like codes or standards […]
Once our product is certified, are there additional costs?
Yes, there is an annual fee required in order to renew certifications in each OG program and for listings. If changes are made to the certified product, they may also result in Editorial or Technical Modification fees (depending on the nature of the change). Inspections of production quality systems are generally required every two years, […]
What are the requirements for marking my product if I get a SRCC certification or listing?
Products with active ICC-SRCC certifications and listings must be marked with the appropriate marks and the information required for each. Each certification and listing document specifies the information that must be provided on marking and/or labeling in the “Identification Section”. Click here for more information on ICC-SRCC marking requirements. Only active certifications and listings are […]
What is the difference between the SRCC OG-100 and OG-300 programs?
OG-100 certification covers solar thermal collectors, and requires compliance with the ICC 901/SRCC 100 Solar Thermal Collector Standard. OG-100 certification requires testing in an accredited testing laboratory to assess the safety, durability and thermal performance of each collector. OG-300 certification addresses solar thermal systems (complete solar water heaters) and requires compliance with the ICC 900/SRCC […]