"The Solar PV Boot Camp was a great networking opportunity that enabled me to interact with individuals involved in different segments of the industry."
Brian Powers
Boston, MA
Boston, MA
Welcome to
HeatSpring Learning Institute
Coursework & Media for Renewable Energy Professionals
Training and Certification
Entry Level Geothermal Professional Certificate Training
The best way to get into the Geothermal Heat Pump industry. Six weeks of videos, discussion, reading, webinars, homework assignments, and tests led by a 25-year industry veteran. Intended for professionals entering the geothermal industry.
Commercial Solar: Project Management, Utility Interconnection, Electrical Code Training
For companies that want to be a 'player' in the 100kw - 1MW solar PV market. How to NOT lose money on your first big project - practical tips, detailed training, and networking.
IGSHPA Geothermal Installer Certification Training
Get Certified as an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer. This is the foundational course for all geothermal installers and designers. Includes full set of manuals, IGSHPA & NATE certification, website listing.
Solar PV Installer Boot Camp Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Designed for contractors, electricians, and other motivated students who want to design, sell, and install solar PV sytems. This course is ISPQ Accredited by IREC - students take the NABCEP Entry Level PV Exam at the conclusion of the course.
Standing Column Well Design Certificate Training
Standing Column Wells have been the heat exchanger of choice in the Northeast U.S. for years, but there's concern about the reliability and environmental impact of these systems. This course uses data to teach the proper way to design a Standing Column W
Selling Clean Energy Products and Services to the Government
Work directly with an insider to overhaul your business and become a defense contractor
Solar Sales and Marketing
Many companies want to grow their sales, but don’t know where to turn to get in-depth training that covers sales and pv system operations. Look no further.
Passive House: The Future of Building in the US?
An in-depth introduction to the Passive House standard led by the Certified Passive House Consultants responsible for the first two Passive Houses in Massachusetts
Manual J Boot Camp Training + Elite Certification
Manual J calculations and accurate heating and cooling loads have always been important, but now building codes and rebate programs are requiring it. There's no need to pay someone else to do this for you - this course teaches you how.
Solar Hot Water Design & Installation Training + NABCEP Entry Level Exam
Earn NABCEP's Entry Level Solar Thermal credential and learn how to design and install solar hot water systems from one of the world's leading teachers - ISPQ Certified Master Trainer, Bob Ramlow.
IGSHPA Certified GeoExchange Designer (CGD Plus) Training
Become a Certified GeoExchange Designer (CGD) with training brought to you through the combined efforts of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium (GHPC), and the Association of Energy Engineers
Advanced Solar PV Training: Installer Certification Exam Prep Course
2-day course designed for experienced solar professionals. Intended to prepare students to pass the NABCEP Solar PV Installer Exam.
Geothermal Designer Boot Camp + LoopLink Certification
Learn by doing. This course was designed for experienced geothermal professionals interested in becoming skilled designers. Includes a 1-year unlimited subscription to LoopLink design software and all assignments are completed on this web-based platform
IGSHPA Geothermal Driller Certification Training
Get Certified as an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Loop Installer. This is the foundational course for geothermal drillers and loop installers. Includes full set of manuals, IGSHPA certification, website listing.
Intro Course: How to Make Money in Renewable Energy
Learn where and how your company can make money selling, designing, and installing renewable enegy products
eTraining: Fundamentals of Geothermal Systems
The fundamentals of geothermal systems in 5 hours. Dr. Gary Phetteplace is a professional engineer with an ability to communicate complex principles in a way that is easy to understand.
Free Course: Understanding Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
If you're working in solar on the east coast, you need to understand SRECs to make your projects work.
Short Course: A Complete Guide to Geothermal Tax Incentives
Learn how to apply for tax credits for your geothermal projects completed back to 2006
Free Course: How to Use Solar Leases to Grow your Solar Business
A 5 Part Series for Solar Installers by HeatSpring and BrightGrid Renewable Energy Fiannce
HEATSPRING MAGAZINE
- Jigar Shah’s Call to Arms For Small Solar Companies Everywhere
- This week I flew to Chicago for the Illinois Solar Energy Association fund raiser. Jigar Shah delivered the keynote to 70 registrants, packed into Emmett’s Place in Palatine. I left at 9:30pm with an excited sense that Solar PV in … Continue reading
- Large Installers and Financiers DOMINATE the MASS Residential Solar Market, with 76% and 74% Market Share Respectively, and Other Interesting Data
- The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has made data on the number of project funded through the Commonwealth solar grant available public. Find the on MA CEC’s website or download it here in excel format. The data is very detailed and … Continue reading
- Finance 101 for Solar PV Pros
- In order to sell solar PV projects, especially commercial projects, you need to understand finance. Understanding finance will allow you to calculate and communicate the financial benefit of the system to your client. This is the followup to the Finance … Continue reading
- Free MEETUP: How to Make Money in Renewable Energy LIVE in Boston 05/25
- You can sign up for the free meetup on May 25th here. The meetup is for 4 specific groups Companies that are or want to be selling energy services to property owners and learn best practices for creating a rockstar … Continue reading