Alternative Energy Systems Contractor exam prep

The Alternative Energy Systems Contractor specialty covers solar, wind and other alternative energy installations, apart from the electrical connections a licensed electrical contractor makes. Here are the one package, from $545 to $545, each with one-click checkout. Compare what each one includes, see how the exam works and find the answers to the questions people ask most.

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How do the Alternative Energy Systems Contractor options compare?

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OptionWhat you getPrice
Book Packagethe reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked$545

How does the Alternative Energy Systems Contractor exam work?

The Alternative Energy Systems Contractor exam is the technical portion of the license for that classification. A Class A or B firm usually also needs the business and law portion, and every applicant needs the 8-hour pre-license course.

  • Virginia issues contractor licenses in three classes. Class C covers single jobs of $1,000 to under $10,000 and under $150,000 a year; Class B covers single jobs of $10,000 to under $120,000 and under $750,000 a year; Class A has no upper limit.
  • Every applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the license is issued.
  • Class A and B firms name a designated employee or member of responsible management who passes the exams. PSI runs them, and the fee is $40 for one portion, $72 for two and $85 for three.
  • The exams are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed.

Which Alternative Energy Systems Contractor option should I choose?

The Book Package at $545 is the lightest way into the Alternative Energy Systems Contractor exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. Candidates who fail usually run out of time rather than knowledge, so pick the option that gets you fastest through the references, and call (877) 775-9400 if you are unsure.

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How much does Alternative Energy Systems Contractor exam prep cost?

Alternative Energy Systems Contractor exam prep runs from $545 to $545 across 1 option: Book Package $545.

Is the Alternative Energy Systems Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The Virginia exams PSI runs are open book. You bring your own references, which may be highlighted and permanently tabbed; removable flags and loose notes are not allowed.

Who issues the Alternative Energy Systems Contractor license or certification in Virginia?

It comes from the Board for Contractors at the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.

Do I need the 8-hour pre-license course for a Alternative Energy Systems Contractor license?

Yes. Every Class A, B and C applicant completes 8 hours of pre-license education before the Board for Contractors issues the license. For Class A and B it is taken by the designated employee or a member of responsible management.

What does the PSI exam cost?

PSI charges $40 for one portion, $72 for two portions and $85 for three, paid to PSI. The fee is separate from the license application fee the board charges.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.

How do the books and courses arrive?

Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.

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