Using Data to Manage Your Company’s Greenhouse Gas Impact We recently shared that HeatSpring measured our greenhouse gas (GHG) impact. Then, we shared a step-by-step Guide to do your own baseline GHG measurement. Now, we will wrap things up by taking a look at what this all means and… Continue reading “Using Data to Manage Your Company’s Greenhouse Gas Impact”
The 6 Worst Indoor Air Pollutants Consider the multitude of air pollutants you could inhale. You’re probably inhaling some of them right now. Which of them, though, should you worry about the most? Well, IAQ researchers have begun addressing that question. The early work is showing… Continue reading “The 6 Worst Indoor Air Pollutants”
Why Does EV Charger Energization Efficiency Matter & What Challenges Can Local Government Address? The U.S. will need nearly 28 million charging ports by 2030 to meet projected EV adoption – a massive expansion from today’s charging network. Local governments play a critical role in ensuring this infrastructure can be deployed quickly and efficiently.… Continue reading “ Why Does EV Charger Energization Efficiency Matter & What Challenges Can Local Government Address?”
A Look at Two Types of Battery Installations: Front of the Meter and Behind the Meter Where you install a battery system – and which side of the electricity meter it sits on – fundamentally changes how it operates and who benefits from it. There are two primary configurations for battery installations: front of the meter… Continue reading “A Look at Two Types of Battery Installations: Front of the Meter and Behind the Meter”
Go Beyond Basic Solar Sales with the Skilled Sales PRO Badge The residential solar industry we’ve known is fundamentally changing. The federal tax credit ends in December 2025. Net metering is being phased out or significantly reduced by utilities nationwide. And customers are no longer asking for just solar panels –… Continue reading “Go Beyond Basic Solar Sales with the Skilled Sales PRO Badge”
Measuring Your Greenhouse Gas Impact: A “How to Guide” for Small Business Recently, we shared that HeatSpring measured our greenhouse gas (GHG) impact, which is part of our environmental commitment as a Certified B Corp. If you want to learn more about how we measured up, you can check out last week’s… Continue reading “Measuring Your Greenhouse Gas Impact: A “How to Guide” for Small Business”
Inverter Topologies and DC System Grounding When it comes to troubleshooting ground faults in solar systems, understanding inverter topologies is absolutely essential for both safety and efficiency. These fundamental topology differences don’t only affect how power flows through your system – they completely change how ground… Continue reading “Inverter Topologies and DC System Grounding”
New Course: 7 Steps to Good Indoor Air Quality When you change the filter in your heating and air conditioning system and see all that dirt and debris collected there, it’s a eye-opening reminder: that stuff was floating around in your home. While you might not be able to… Continue reading “New Course: 7 Steps to Good Indoor Air Quality”
IREC’s New Courses on EV Charging Infrastructure I’m hyped up about a new partnership between HeatSpring and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) to help utilities and local governments deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure more efficiently. The journey from planning to powering up can make or break… Continue reading “IREC’s New Courses on EV Charging Infrastructure”
HeatSpring Measured Our Greenhouse Gas Impact (And You Can Too – Part 1) HeatSpring recently shared that we attained B Corp Certification, a designation that shows the world how we’ve always operated – as an organization with a mission. With this recognition, we joined a community of businesses embracing the reality that profit… Continue reading “HeatSpring Measured Our Greenhouse Gas Impact (And You Can Too – Part 1)”
Boost Your Building Science & Heat Pump Knowledge with the Building Systems PRO Badge Heat pumps are replacing furnaces and air conditioners across the US. For professionals in solar, HVAC, construction, and energy efficiency, one of the next waves of opportunity lies in comprehensive building systems – heat pumps, building science, and load calculations… Continue reading “Boost Your Building Science & Heat Pump Knowledge with the Building Systems PRO Badge”
How the NEC is Revised – A Look at the Public Input Process Ever wondered how the National Electrical Code gets updated every three years? The NEC revision process is open to everyone – electricians, solar installers, engineers, industry associations, and even individuals with ideas for improving electrical safety can all participate in… Continue reading “How the NEC is Revised – A Look at the Public Input Process”
New Course Announcement: Avoiding Main Panel Upgrades Home electrification is accelerating rapidly, but there’s a bottleneck that’s been frustrating homeowners and professionals alike: the dreaded main panel upgrade. If you’ve worked on the residential side, you know the story all too well. A homeowner wants to install… Continue reading “New Course Announcement: Avoiding Main Panel Upgrades”
New Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Software for Battery Systems While utility-scale solar and battery systems are transforming our energy infrastructure, finding comprehensive, accessible education on the software that powers these systems can be challenging. Most available training focuses on hardware components or high-level energy concepts, but there are limited… Continue reading “New Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Software for Battery Systems”
Meet Brittany Heller – Instructor Spotlight Behind every transformative learning experience at HeatSpring is a dedicated instructor- someone who brings not just knowledge, but passion, real-world experience, and a commitment to helping others grow. Though our online courses connect with students across the globe, there’s often… Continue reading “Meet Brittany Heller – Instructor Spotlight”
Level Up Your Energy Storage Knowledge with the Energy Storage PRO Badge The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in 2024 with 12.3 gigawatts of installations across all segments – a massive 33% increase year-over-year. This record-breaking year is just the beginning. Industry projections show 15 GW of storage expected… Continue reading “Level Up Your Energy Storage Knowledge with the Energy Storage PRO Badge”
New Course Alert: 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC®) Changes: PV, ESS, EVs, PCS, and More, The electrical landscape is evolving as clean energy adoption and electrification accelerate – and the 2026 National Electrical Code is adapting right alongside it. Every three years, the National Electrical Code undergoes comprehensive revisions to align with industry practices and… Continue reading “New Course Alert: 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC®) Changes: PV, ESS, EVs, PCS, and More,”
Solar Safety: Risks During Construction Versus Operations The transition from solar construction to operations brings fundamentally different safety challenges that you and your team need to understand. These two video clips from Andy Nyce’s “Introduction to Utility-Scale Solar Operations & Maintenance” course highlight that what keeps workers… Continue reading “Solar Safety: Risks During Construction Versus Operations”
Electricians – HeatSpring and JADE Learning have your CEUs Covered Starting this week, electricians can get their CEUs on HeatSpring through a new partnership with JADE Learning. JADE is the leader in state-approved courses to renew your electrical license, so we worked out a deal to offer them on HeatSpring.… Continue reading “Electricians – HeatSpring and JADE Learning have your CEUs Covered”
Michael’s Story – How Curiosity About Recycling in College Evolved Into a Career Working for Equitable Clean Energy Please join us in celebrating Michael MacMiller, whose transformative decade-long journey from a curious college student encountering sustainability concepts for the first time to a solar professional dedicated to equity has been selected for HeatSpring’s Stay Curious campaign. This initiative… Continue reading “Michael’s Story – How Curiosity About Recycling in College Evolved Into a Career Working for Equitable Clean Energy”