How Will ANSI/SEIA 301-2025 Standard Be Implemented and What’s the Best Case Scenario in 10 Years? The approval of ANSI/SEIA 301-2025, the Solar and Energy Storage Operations and Maintenance Technician Training American National Standard, marks a big moment for the solar and storage industry. This new standard establishes more than training guidelines – it creates the… Continue reading “How Will ANSI/SEIA 301-2025 Standard Be Implemented and What’s the Best Case Scenario in 10 Years?”
An Inside Look at the Building Performance Institute with BPI CEO Amanda Hatherly The building performance industry has transformed how we think about existing homes, but it wasn’t always this organized or standardized. Enter the Building Performance Institute (BPI) – a nonprofit organization that’s been quietly shaping the home performance industry for over… Continue reading “An Inside Look at the Building Performance Institute with BPI CEO Amanda Hatherly”
Select HeatSpring Courses Approved for Virginia Electrician Continuing Education Great news for electricians in Virginia! HeatSpring is excited to announce that several of our courses have been officially approved by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for electrician continuing education credits. Approved Courses for Virginia Electricians The… Continue reading “Select HeatSpring Courses Approved for Virginia Electrician Continuing Education”
Inside Substation Transformers Electric power substations serve as the critical connection points that keep our entire power system functioning – linking generation to transmission, connecting different voltage levels from 69 kV all the way up to 765 kV, and providing power to major… Continue reading “Inside Substation Transformers”
How HeatSpring Turns Industry Experts into Course Creators While the clean energy industry navigates political uncertainty, one constant remains: the demand for skilled, capable, and confident professionals continues to grow. At the 2025 NABCEP Conference, SunCast Media host Nico Johnson sat down with Brick Maier, HeatSpring’s Director of… Continue reading “How HeatSpring Turns Industry Experts into Course Creators”
Understanding Your Home’s Hidden Air Leaks: The Power of Blower Door Testing Every building has unseen pathways where conditioned air escapes and outdoor air infiltrates – through gaps around windows, cracks in walls, and countless other small openings that together can dramatically impact your home’s energy efficiency and comfort. While these air… Continue reading “Understanding Your Home’s Hidden Air Leaks: The Power of Blower Door Testing”
Meet Baker Makarem – 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 Baker Makarem – Instructor Spotlight”
Building Ethical Solar Sales Teams: Why Your Incentive Structure Makes All the Difference In the competitive world of solar sales (and truly many types of sales), there’s a critical tension every company faces: driving results while maintaining ethical standards. We’ve all seen the headlines – from coast to coast, news stories continue to… Continue reading “Building Ethical Solar Sales Teams: Why Your Incentive Structure Makes All the Difference”
Time to Renew Your NABCEP Certification? Here’s the Scoop Keeping your NABCEP certification current showcases your ongoing dedication to professional growth and mastery in the solar energy field. Plus, let’s be real – nobody wants to take that grueling certification exam again if their credentials expire! As your NABCEP… Continue reading “Time to Renew Your NABCEP Certification? Here’s the Scoop”
Celebrating Top Solar Companies: BayWa r.e. Power Solutions For the team at BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc., getting everyone home safely is just as important as the megawatts they install. As an EPC contractor constructing renewable energy systems for medium to utility-scale projects, the team has completed over… Continue reading “Celebrating Top Solar Companies: BayWa r.e. Power Solutions”
Comparing Low Voltage Vs. Medium Voltage Equipment on Solar Sites When solar professionals transition from residential and commercial projects to utility-scale, one of the most obvious differences is in the electrical components and system architecture. While the fundamental principles of solar design remain consistent across project scales, the equipment itself… Continue reading “Comparing Low Voltage Vs. Medium Voltage Equipment on Solar Sites”
When Electrical Contact Becomes Life-Threatening: Understanding Safe Contact Release Methods Electrical accidents happen in an instant, but the response in those critical first moments can mean the difference between life and death – not just for the victim, but for anyone attempting a rescue. Per the NFPA 70E: Standard for… Continue reading “When Electrical Contact Becomes Life-Threatening: Understanding Safe Contact Release Methods”
Fall Protection Training Can Save Lives: Essential Courses for Construction Staff It’s a sobering fact, but falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, fatalities caused by falls from elevation accounted for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023.… Continue reading “Fall Protection Training Can Save Lives: Essential Courses for Construction Staff”
Bridging Theory and Practice: Guided Field Practices Included in PV and BESS O&M Tech 1 Training The Solar PV and BESS Operations & Maintenance Tech 1 Training includes Guided Field Practices (GFPs) – a practical addition that helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world field work. Here’s Amanda Bybee of the Amicus O&M Cooperative… Continue reading “Bridging Theory and Practice: Guided Field Practices Included in PV and BESS O&M Tech 1 Training”
Get Forklift Certified with HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center Did you know that OSHA mandates that anyone who operates a forklift complete formal training before they can legally operate these powerful industrial vehicles? Through our partnership with OSHA Education Center, HeatSpring now offers a quick, online Forklift Certification Course… Continue reading “Get Forklift Certified with HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center”
When Electrical Apprenticeship Training Doesn’t Align With the Solar Jobsite What happens when the skills you learn in school don’t match the job you actually get? For many electricians entering the solar industry, this disconnect can be very real and very frustrating. That’s exactly what came up during a conversation… Continue reading “When Electrical Apprenticeship Training Doesn’t Align With the Solar Jobsite”
Seeing Heat: What Can We Learn Using Thermal Imaging on Solar Sites? Thermography has become an essential diagnostic tool in solar PV operations and maintenance, providing technicians with a glimpse into problems often invisible to the naked eye. This powerful inspection method is so effective at revealing critical electrical issues that it’s… Continue reading “Seeing Heat: What Can We Learn Using Thermal Imaging on Solar Sites?”
Win a Free Residential Grid-Tied Solar Design Course – Enter Our Certification Tracker Raffle! We’re giving away one enrollment in our new Residential Grid-Tied Solar Design course (valued at $795), and entering is simple – just use our new Certification Tracker feature to add your NABCEP credential or certification. How to Enter That’s it… Continue reading “Win a Free Residential Grid-Tied Solar Design Course – Enter Our Certification Tracker Raffle!”
Understanding Rapid Shutdown on Residential Solar Installations The National Electrical Code defines the minimum requirements for safe PV systems, and if you’ve spent any time in residential or C&I solar, you’re definitely familiar with it. Among these requirements, rapid shutdown stands out as a critical safety feature… Continue reading “Understanding Rapid Shutdown on Residential Solar Installations”
Introducing In-Person Training: Bring HeatSpring Courses to Your Location HeatSpring now offers a new “book this course in-person” feature, available on select course landing pages. This option allows companies and workforce training groups to bring our expert instructors directly to their location for focused, professional training sessions. When you… Continue reading “Introducing In-Person Training: Bring HeatSpring Courses to Your Location”