The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your HAZWOPER Training Working with hazardous materials requires specialized knowledge and skills to ensure safety on the job and for the surrounding environment. If you work on jobsites where hazardous materials may be present, HAZWOPER training is likely required for your position. Let’s… Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your HAZWOPER Training”
Track Your Certifications and Never Miss A Renewal Again Professional certifications represent a significant investment of your time, energy, and resources. But keeping track of multiple certifications with different renewal timelines can be challenging. That’s why we’re excited to announce HeatSpring’s new Certification Tracker feature, designed to help you… Continue reading “Track Your Certifications and Never Miss A Renewal Again”
The Story Behind Creating the New PV + BESS Operations & Maintenance Technician Training Standard In any rapidly growing industry, standardization is crucial to reliability, consistency, and long-term success. For years, operations and maintenance (O&M) practices in the solar and storage industries lacked uniformity, but solar + storage O&M has reached a critical inflection point. … Continue reading “The Story Behind Creating the New PV + BESS Operations & Maintenance Technician Training Standard”
How To Navigate the NFPA 70B | Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance Have you ever flipped through an unfamiliar technical standard and felt a bit lost in all the details? Many of us have been there. These comprehensive standards are absolutely essential for electrical safety and equipment reliability, but let’s be honest… Continue reading “How To Navigate the NFPA 70B | Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance”
Steve’s Story – How Advanced Training & a Solid Professional Background Led to the Launch of an Installation Company Join us in celebrating Steven Sherman whose journey from automotive engineering to founding his own residential solar and storage business has been selected for HeatSpring’s Stay Curious campaign! Through this initiative, we spotlight individuals whose passion for continuous learning has… Continue reading “Steve’s Story – How Advanced Training & a Solid Professional Background Led to the Launch of an Installation Company”
New Course: Solar PV and BESS Operations & Maintenance Tech 1 Training The solar industry has taken a big step forward with the introduction of its first standardized training program for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) technicians. Until now, O&M training has been all over the map – companies were doing their own… Continue reading “New Course: Solar PV and BESS Operations & Maintenance Tech 1 Training”
The Types of Drawings Used on Utility-Scale Solar Sites On every jobsite, clear communication through construction drawings forms the foundation of successful project execution. Utility-scale solar is no exception. In fact, the sheer scale of these projects, combined with the numerous entities involved, adds significant complexity to the process.… Continue reading “The Types of Drawings Used on Utility-Scale Solar Sites”
HeatSpring Becomes a Certified B Corporation We have exciting news to share with our community – HeatSpring is now a Certified B Corporation! While creating positive impact has always been a part of our ethos here at HeatSpring, this certification marks a big shift—we’re now quantifying… Continue reading “HeatSpring Becomes a Certified B Corporation”
1 NABCEP CEU – New Free Course: Utility-Scale Solar Design Overview The utility-scale solar sector experienced explosive growth in 2024, outpacing both commercial and residential installations in yearly capacity additions. According to the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) Solar Market Insight Report 2024 Year in Review, the utility-scale segment installed a… Continue reading “1 NABCEP CEU – New Free Course: Utility-Scale Solar Design Overview”
How to Become a “Qualified Person” in Electrical Work If you work in the electrical field, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the term qualified person in safety standards and workplace requirements. But what does this designation actually entail, and how does one earn it? Both NFPA 70B (Standard for Electrical Equipment… Continue reading “How to Become a “Qualified Person” in Electrical Work”
What’s the Difference Between an Inverter That’s Grid-Following Versus Grid- Forming? It feels like a day doesn’t go by without energy storage in the headlines. These systems are experiencing unprecedented adoption across residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. As storage continues to become increasingly critical to the clean energy transition, design professionals… Continue reading “What’s the Difference Between an Inverter That’s Grid-Following Versus Grid- Forming?”
Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Ethics in Solar Sales – 1 NABCEP CEU Are you looking to strengthen you and your team’s solar sales strategy while building lasting customer relationships? We’re excited to announce a free course that addresses one of the most critical aspects of solar sales and the success of our… Continue reading “Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Ethics in Solar Sales – 1 NABCEP CEU”
Aaron’s Story – How Exposure to Solar While Traveling and an Installation Training Launched a Career Join us in celebrating Aaron Nichols, whose inspiring journey from educator to solar industry advocate has been chosen for HeatSpring’s Stay Curious campaign. This initiative highlights the transformative power of education in the clean energy sector, showcasing individuals whose learning… Continue reading “Aaron’s Story – How Exposure to Solar While Traveling and an Installation Training Launched a Career”
Meet Amy Powell – Instructor Spotlight Behind every HeatSpring course is an expert instructor—a seasoned professional who brings not just knowledge, but passion, real-world experience, and a commitment to helping others grow. While thousands of students benefit from their expertise through our online courses, the remote… Continue reading “Meet Amy Powell – Instructor Spotlight”
How Much Does Building Commissioning Save? With energy costs continuing to climb, building owners and facility managers are increasingly looking for proven methods to reduce consumption without sacrificing performance. Building commissioning (Cx) has emerged as one of the most effective approaches, delivering substantial returns that extend… Continue reading “How Much Does Building Commissioning Save?”
New Course Announcement: Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems As grid outages increase nationwide and demand charges squeeze commercial budgets, energy storage expertise has never been more valuable. This skill gap is especially critical now that SEIA has set an ambitious industry target of 700 gigawatt-hours of installed storage… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems”
Jan’s Story: How Learning About Solar in Navajo Nation as a Youth Helped Fuel a Career in the Industry Please join us in celebrating Jan Scott, whose inspiring journey has brought her from first witnessing the life-changing impact of solar energy on her grandparents’ home in Navajo Nation 25 years ago to her current role as a lead solar… Continue reading “Jan’s Story: How Learning About Solar in Navajo Nation as a Youth Helped Fuel a Career in the Industry”
Meet Brian Hayden – Instructor Spotlight Behind every HeatSpring course is an instructor committed to sharing their expertise—a seasoned professional who brings not just knowledge, but passion, real-world experience, and a commitment to helping others grow. Perhaps no one embodies this spirit more than Brian Hayden,… Continue reading “Meet Brian Hayden – Instructor Spotlight”
New Course Announcement: BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Exam Prep In homes across the country, environmental issues often reveal themselves through subtle signs. In one house, stagnant air and persistent musty odors might signal poor ventilation. In another, water stains on the ceiling could point to hidden plumbing problems or… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: BPI Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) Certification Exam Prep”
Meet Ryan Carda – Geothermal Instructor Spotlight Behind every HeatSpring course is an expert instructor—a seasoned professional who brings not just knowledge, but passion, real-world experience, and a commitment to helping others grow. While thousands of students benefit from their expertise through our online courses, the remote… Continue reading “Meet Ryan Carda – Geothermal Instructor Spotlight”