The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a non-profit trade organization that promotes sustainability in how buildings are designed, built and operated. The USGBC is best known for the development of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and Greenbuild, a green building conference that promotes the green building industry, including environmentally responsible materials, sustainable architecture techniques and public policy. USGBC has more than 15,000 member organizations from every sector of the building industry and works to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

Solar Energy International (SEI) is a USA non-profit organization whose mission is to help others use renewable energy and environmental building technologies through education. SEI teaches individuals from all walks of life how to design, install and maintain renewable energy systems, and how to design and build efficient, sustainable homes.

The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) is a non-profit trade association representing local, national and international solar companies in the Arizona market. The group’s focus is on education, professionalism and promotion of public policies that support deployment of solar technologies in Arizona. AriSEIA is a recognized chapter of the
Solar Energy Industries Association. SEIA is the national solar industry trade association and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the “gold standard” for PV and solar thermal installation certification. Designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence, NABCEP offers certification and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America.

The APS Qualified Solar Installer (QSI) program is designed to make it easier for our APS customers with identifying a solar installer who:

• Holds the applicable AZ Registrar of Contractors license(s)
• Is knowledgeable of system design, installation practices, and APS policy and procedures
• Has high customer satisfaction ratings

Our mission is to promote quality construction by Arizona contractors though a licensing and regulatory system designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

The BBB goal is to foster a fair and effective marketplace, so that buyers and sellers can trust each other (”Start With Trust”). Companies that are invited to join the BBB as Accredited Businesses must meet the BBB Standards for Trust and maintain all requirements of BBB Accreditation. If Accredited Businesses fail to meet the BBB’s Standards, their accreditation is revoked. BBB Accredited Businesses make a commitment to conduct their business affairs with reliability and integrity, in accordance with BBB Standards and guidelines.