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”
The 9 Key Elements of an Electrical Maintenance Program When it comes to electrical safety and reliability on our solar and storage sites, having a well-structured maintenance program is more than just good practice—it’s required by the new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70B: Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.… Continue reading “The 9 Key Elements of an Electrical Maintenance Program”
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate Imagine that you walk into a home and immediately sense something’s amiss. The air feels heavy and stagnant. A distinct musty odor permeates the space. Perhaps your eyes begin to sting, or you feel a slight irritation in your throat.… Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Healthy Housing Principles (HHP) Certificate”
Understanding Height and Clearance: Critical Design Parameters for Utility-Scale Solar Racking Understanding the intricacies of utility-scale solar racking design is crucial for successful project implementation. One of the most fundamental aspects is the careful consideration of minimum clearance and maximum height parameters. These specifications play a vital role in both fixed-tilt… Continue reading “Understanding Height and Clearance: Critical Design Parameters for Utility-Scale Solar Racking”
Understanding the Organizations Working in Transmission Interconnecting solar and storage projects at the transmission level is far more complex than interconnection at a smaller scale, and the challenge is growing. According to the Department of Energy’s 2024 Transmission Interconnection Roadmap, while the early 2000s saw around… Continue reading “Understanding the Organizations Working in Transmission”
Get Your Certification Questions Answered: Introducing Monthly Live Q&A Sessions Navigating professional certifications in the clean energy space can be challenging. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new monthly Let’s Talk Certifications: Live Q&A meetings – your direct line to expert guidance on all things professional certifications. What to… Continue reading “Get Your Certification Questions Answered: Introducing Monthly Live Q&A Sessions”
Solar Career Highlight: Nonprofit Manager of Programs and Events The clean energy transition isn’t just about technical innovation and the built infrastructure – it’s also about people, policy, and creating lasting social change. Nonprofit organizations, like Solar United Neighbors, RE-volv, Vote Solar, and many more, play a crucial role… Continue reading “Solar Career Highlight: Nonprofit Manager of Programs and Events”
New Course: 3-Hour Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes with Sean White and Bill Brooks Navigate the complex world of energy storage codes with industry veterans Bill Brooks and Sean White in the new 3-Hour Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes course. This engaging class cuts through the complexity of the 2024 International Code Council… Continue reading “New Course: 3-Hour Energy Storage Building and Fire Codes with Sean White and Bill Brooks”
Navigating Wetlands and Their Impact on Utility-Scale Solar Design In an era where utility-scale solar development is rapidly expanding across the United States, understanding and protecting wetlands has become increasingly critical for project success. As wetlands now cover less than 6% of the lower 48 states – half of… Continue reading “Navigating Wetlands and Their Impact on Utility-Scale Solar Design”
Meet Sean White – Instructor Spotlight Behind every transformative learning experience at HeatSpring is an expert instructor—and this particular instructor believes that great teaching is equal parts expertise and entertainment. While thousands of students have enjoyed his engaging lessons and quick wit through our online courses,… Continue reading “Meet Sean White – Instructor Spotlight”
What is an Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP)? Electrical maintenance programs (EMPs) are critical for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems in any facility, including our solar and storage sites. In this quick and informative breakdown, HeatSpring instructor Alex Jahp explores the fundamental requirements of… Continue reading “What is an Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP)?”
The Rise of Bifacial Modules and Their Considerations in Utility-Scale Design Bifacial solar modules have become the de facto choice for utility-scale PV ground mount projects in recent years. Unlike traditional modules, they capture light on both sides, offering production gains of 5-25% through their transparent back sheet design. While this… Continue reading “The Rise of Bifacial Modules and Their Considerations in Utility-Scale Design”
Solar Job Highlight: Head of Growth at Leading Engineering Firm Curious about different paths within the solar industry? HeatSpring’s free Solar Career Pathways course offers an insider’s view via candid conversations with professionals across the sector. Through bite-sized interviews, seasoned experts share their career trajectories, typical workday routines, and actionable… Continue reading “Solar Job Highlight: Head of Growth at Leading Engineering Firm”