About Brit Heller

Works to increase awareness and access to training. She is excited to connect with HeatSpring students to explore the topics most important to them as well as build relationships with subject matter experts so that they share their knowledge with the world. Brit holds two NABCEP certifications - Photovoltaic Installation Professional (PVIP) and Photovoltaic Technical Sales (PVTS). When she isn’t immersed in training, Brit is a budding regenerative farmer just outside of Atlanta where she is developing a 17-acre farm rooted in permaculture principles. She can be found building soil health, cultivating edible & medicinal plants, caring for her animals or building functional art.

Understanding the 2023 NEC Requirements for Disconnecting Means on Energy Storage 

Understanding where to place disconnects on solar and storage projects can feel complicated if you’re unfamiliar with the National Electrical Code (NEC). In fact, some inspectors (like Pete Jackson, Chief Electrical Inspector for the City of Bakersfield, mentioned in IREC’s Conversations from the Field) are seeing an abundance of disconnects (we’re talking 10+), not because […]

May 28th, 2024|Categories: Safety, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar Plus Storage||

Key Elements of a Safety Program

Creating a strong safety program is a critical, yet sometimes overlooked, aspect of running a successful solar installation company. It’s not just about meeting bare-minimum regulatory requirements or avoiding accidents; it’s about fostering a work environment where every team member feels valued, protected, and empowered to prioritize safety in their daily tasks.

In this video session, […]

May 24th, 2024|Categories: Safety, Solar, Solar miscellaneous||

Solar Job Highlight: Chief Operating Officer at Sẽsẽnergi

As a part of HeatSpring’s free Solar Career Pathways course, professionals from across the solar industry share an inside look at their careers through short interviews. Professionals talk about the details of what their jobs entail, their day-to-day activities, how they got there, and advice for those looking to follow a similar path. 

Recently, we sat […]

May 23rd, 2024|Categories: Free Courses, Solar, Solar miscellaneous||

Performance-Based Solar and Storage Incentives

When your customers are considering solar and storage solutions for their home or business, it’s essential to understand the various incentives available to help offset the initial investment and provide ongoing benefits. 

In this blog post, we hear from Spencer Fields, Director of Insights at EnergySage, as he discusses the two main types of solar and […]

May 20th, 2024|Categories: Solar, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing||

How Do Companies Start a Safety Program?

Safety is the cornerstone of any successful construction business, especially in the solar industry where workers are exposed to various hazards – like working at heights and electrical hazards – on a daily basis. If you are a leader at your organization (and aren’t we all in some capacity?), it is your responsibility to foster […]

May 17th, 2024|Categories: Safety, Solar, Solar miscellaneous||