Ron Theaker’s Solar Hydronic Heating System

This month we’re shining a light on solar entrepreneurs who are bringing new solutions to the market. As the industry grows, new businesses will emerge to create jobs and serve new kinds of customers. It’s fun to think about where we’re headed.

Ron Theaker is the founder of Digital Solar Heat, and the inventor of a […]

April 22nd, 2021|Categories: Alumni Stories, Genius Award, Hydronic Heating, Solar Thermal||
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David J. Goldstein Awarded Genius Grant for Multifamily HVAC Solution

Please join us in congratulating David J. Goldstein, the first Genius Grant award recipient for 2021. David is an engineer and an entrepreneur. He has self-funded the development of a new HVAC solution that has potential to make multifamily housing more affordable while increasing occupant comfort and reducing CO2 emissions.

We learned of David’s work through […]

February 24th, 2021|Categories: Boilers, Building Science, Genius Award, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Green Building, Green Roofs, HeatSpring Partners, HVAC Design, Hydronic Heating, Insulation, LEED, Mechanical Engineering, Our Company, Passive House, Passive House, Solar Thermal, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , |
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How to Get into the Renewable Energy Industry

Jack Bishop of Portland, Oregon recently graduated from Tulane University with hopes of entering the renewable energy industry and doing his part to address environmental challenges.

While he had taken numerous courses related to the industry, he didn’t know where to start looking for a job.

Bishop is not alone in his wish to enter a field […]

February 1st, 2021|Categories: Certification, Clean Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Policy, Solar, Solar Business Growth, Solar Finance, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Sales & Marketing, Solar Thermal, Wind, Women in Solar Energy|Tags: , |
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Meet NABCEP!

By now, all solar professionals have heard of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certifications. But, what does it mean to be NABCEP certified, and how can you get certified? How is the new Associate Program different from the old Entry Level Program? Program Manager Kathryn Casey discusses these questions and more in this […]

September 9th, 2016|Categories: Certification, NABCEP, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous, Solar Thermal|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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NABCEP Entry Level Program Becomes Associate Program in August

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) recently notified training providers that its Entry Level Program will be undergoing some changes next month. The program will now be called the Associate Program, and continuing education will be required to maintain the credential.

Here are the specifics:

1) Effective August 15th, 2016, the NABCEP Entry Level […]

July 22nd, 2016|Categories: NABCEP, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar Sales & Marketing, Solar Thermal, Women in Solar Energy|Tags: , , , , , , |
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