Time to Renew Your NABCEP Certification? Here’s the Scoop Brit Heller 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 Professional Certification renewal date approaches, it may be helpful to review what the recertification process entails. This comprehensive overview outlines the renewal requirements for these NABCEP Professional Certifications: PV Installation Professional (PVIP), PV Technical Sales Professional (PVTS), PV Design Specialist (PVDS), PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS), PV Installation Specialist (PVIS), and Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP). Note that the NABCEP PV Associate Credential and PV System Inspector Certification have slightly different renewal procedures. Recertification Requirements Overview Every 3 years, NABCEP Professional Certifications need to be renewed through the Certemy platform. The core requirements encompass: Payment of the $390 renewal fee Agreement to the NABCEP Code of Ethics Letter documenting professional industry involvement Fulfillment of continuing education units (CEUs) Continuing Education Continuing education is a crucial part of the recertification process. This requirement ensures professionals stay current with rapidly evolving solar technologies, updated safety standards, and changing industry regulations. Most NABCEP Board Certifications (excluding the PV System Inspector) mandate 30 CEUs total, with designated portions covering the electric codes, renewable energy electives, building/fire codes, and job task analysis specific to your certification specialty. Below is a breakdown of CEU requirements for all NABCEP Professional Certifications and the PV Associate Credential. At HeatSpring, we feature convenient reference charts on all courses offering NABCEP credit. Look for these details by navigating to the course page and scrolling to the “Approved NABCEP CEU Hours” section. The NABCEP CEU chart on the 30-Hour Advanced Energy Storage and Code Training + CEUs course HeatSpring Course Selection for Renewal HeatSpring’s NABCEP-approved courses display CEU hours by category, making it super easy to search for courses that satisfy your renewal requirements. If you need the full 30 hours for your PVIP, popular selections include: 30-Hour 2023 NEC PV, Energy Storage, Building and Fire Codes by Sean White 30-Hour Advanced Energy Storage and Code Training + CEUs by Sean White Megawatt Design by Randy Batchelor and Will Lindsay Visit our NABCEP Credentials page to browse all available courses organized by certification type. Stay On Track with HeatSpring’s Certification Tracker Remembering your NABCEP renewal timeline just got easier. HeatSpring’s new Certification Tracker feature helps you organize all your professional credentials in one place. We made this quick tutorial video that walks you through the entire process in just one minute, showing you exactly how to add and monitor your certifications on the HeatSpring platform. If you have any questions, simply reach out to us at support@heatspring.com and we’ll be happy to help! Certification NABCEP Solar Solar miscellaneous Workforce Learning & Development Originally posted on June 6, 2025 Written by Brit Heller Director of Program Management @ HeatSpring. 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. More posts by Brit