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A Brief History of Transmission Legislation in the United States
The Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit – Is it refundable?
Essentially every single homeowner in U.S. who purchases a solar PV system for their home […]
Spanish Language Captions Now Available on HeatSpring Courses
HeatSpring offers Spanish language captions on our online courses. This feature is designed to support […]
New Bundle Announcement: 2023 Electrical & Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems
Ryan Mayfield and the Mayfield Renewables team are back on HeatSpring. We are excited to […]
What Are You Allowed to Have in a NABCEP Certification Exam?
Feeling nervous to take a big exam is totally normal. Being well prepared can help […]
Heat Pump Retrofits – Let’s Not Screw Them Up
You’ve probably heard a lot of hype around heat pumps. States (e.g. New York, Maine, […]
The Four Categories to Qualify for the Low Income Community Bonus Adder
The Low Income Community Bonus Adder provision in the Inflation Reduction Act is different from […]
What Are Demand Charges for Commercial Customers?
It’s often a natural career progression within solar sales to begin in residential solar and […]
Understanding Utility Scale Solar Construction Drawings – Free for HeatSpring Members
We need more talented leaders for utility-scale solar construction projects – so starting today, for […]
What are the Types of Manufacturer Warranties?
Product Warranties. Performance warranties. Labor and installation support warranties. There’s a lot to compare when […]
New Free Course Announcement: What is RETScreen Expert? Benchmarking, Feasibility, Performance, & Portfolio
We all know that we need a lot more clean energy on the grid to […]
1 NABCEP CEU – Become a K2 Pro Certified Installer for Tile Roofs with New Free Course
Any residential solar installer in the Southwest and the coastal South can tell you that […]
New Bundle Announcement: Solar Construction Management & Safety Essentials Bundle
Solar construction job openings are growing faster than they are getting filled. In Deloitte’s 2024 […]
New Free Course Announcement: Domestic Content Bonus Adder
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has opened up tremendous new incentives for solar projects – […]
Renewing Your NABCEP Certification? Here’s What You Need
Maintaining an active NABCEP certification demonstrates your continued commitment to professional development and expertise in […]
Learn the Basics of the Energy Community Bonus Adder Provision
When we think about the term energy communities, as in the bonus adder provision included […]
What Are the Types of Solar Incentives?
Solar incentives often make or break the motivation for a homeowner to get solar. Depending […]
What is Pendulum Distance and Why Does It Matter When Setting Up Fall Protection Equipment?
Per OSHA standards (1926.501), solar construction staff installing systems who are exposed to fall distances […]
1 NABCEP CEU – New Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Architectural Solar
With the ever increasing focus on sustainable, net-zero, and grid-efficient buildings, architectural solar has been […]
What’s the Difference Between a Product and Performance PV Module Warranty?
Manufacturer warranties on solar PV modules instill confidence for homeowners as well as for the […]
New Course Announcement: Electric Transmission and Solar PV Interconnection Bundle
U.S. utility-scale solar installations in 2023 totaled 22.5 GW, an increase of 77% compared to […]
New Free Course Announcement: Inflation Reduction Act Solar Provisions: Direct Pay
Elective Pay (more commonly known as Direct Pay) creates a pathway for nonprofit organizations to […]
Siegenthaler’s “Air-to-Water Heat Pump Fundamentals” now free for Members (and their friends)
Heat pumps are getting really popular and we need more people to install them. If […]
How to get money for heat pumps in New York
The state of New York wants more heat pump installations, so they created the NY […]
Around the Solar World in 80 Days
A journey into the heart of the growing clean energy sector and what we learned […]
What is the Purpose of a Residential Solar Construction Agreement?
Cultivating a thriving residential solar business involves so much more than installing solar equipment—it requires […]
What is the Interconnection Process?
Interconnection is a critical and necessary step in the customer journey when seeking to install […]
Introducing Green Workforce Connect – A New Platform for Home Weatherization Careers from IREC
The team at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and a diverse network of partners […]
What are Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)?
Homeowners who produce solar energy on their property can generate solar renewable energy certificates (often […]
What is the Purpose of Manufacturer’s Warranties?
When prospective solar customers are making financial decisions about their solar equipment, understanding the purpose […]
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