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The Complete Guide to Getting Your Remote Pilot Certificate for Commercial Drones

Your first step to flying drones professionally is earning the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107 regulations. This essential credential verifies your understanding of drone safety, airspace rules, and operational procedures, giving you the legal authority to conduct commercialContinue reading “The Complete Guide to Getting Your Remote Pilot Certificate for Commercial Drones”

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Sophie’s Story – How Curiosity & Real-World Building Experience Led to Creating Healthier, More Resilient Homes

Join us in celebrating Sophie Ashley, whose inspiring journey from carpenter to high performance building specialist and HVAC designer has been chosen for HeatSpring’s Stay Curious campaign. This initiative highlights the transformative power of education in the clean energy andContinue reading “Sophie’s Story – How Curiosity & Real-World Building Experience Led to Creating Healthier, More Resilient Homes”

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Going Outside the Queue | Speeding Up Interconnection of Generation & Storage to Transmission

We all know that utility-scale solar and storage is building momentum, yet the process of interconnecting new renewable power sources remains a substantial bottleneck in the clean energy transition. In this quick video, HeatSpring instructor Tim Taylor unpacks recent developmentsContinue reading “Going Outside the Queue | Speeding Up Interconnection of Generation & Storage to Transmission”

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Working Safely on Energized Equipment – Understanding Restricted Approach, Limited Approach, and Arc Flash Boundaries

When it comes to electrical safety, understanding arc flash hazards and how to mitigate their risk is crucial, but all too often misunderstood. Many workers believe that staying outside the arc flash boundary guarantees safety, but this is a dangerousContinue reading “Working Safely on Energized Equipment – Understanding Restricted Approach, Limited Approach, and Arc Flash Boundaries”

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Riley’s Story: How a Longtime Pursuit of Educational Opportunities Led to Electrical Licensure & Leading Crews

Please join us in celebrating Riley Neugebauer, whose inspiring educational journey from environmental studies student to licensed electrician and crew lead has been selected for HeatSpring’s Stay Curious campaign. This initiative shines a spotlight on the transformative power of educationContinue reading “Riley’s Story: How a Longtime Pursuit of Educational Opportunities Led to Electrical Licensure & Leading Crews”

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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your BPI Building Science Principles Certificate

The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate is your gateway to understanding energy-efficient home performance. It introduces key industry terminology and demonstrates how a home’s components interact to influence its overall efficiency.  By exploring the relationships between the building envelope, HVACContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your BPI Building Science Principles Certificate”

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What’s the Difference Between the NABCEP PV Installation Professional and Installer Specialist Certifications?

Navigating the world of NABCEP certifications can be daunting for solar professionals, especially when faced with seemingly similar options. Many in our community have expressed confusion about the various certifications available, with the comparison between the NABCEP PV Installation ProfessionalContinue reading “What’s the Difference Between the NABCEP PV Installation Professional and Installer Specialist Certifications?”

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NERC PRC-024-3: Understanding “Ride Through” Capability and “No Trip Zones”

“Ride through” capability in power systems has become increasingly important in recent years, because it contributes to maintaining grid stability during system disturbances. In this video excerpt from the new Interconnection of Utility-Scale Solar PV to Transmission course, HeatSpring instructorContinue reading “NERC PRC-024-3: Understanding “Ride Through” Capability and “No Trip Zones””

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