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Taking the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification Exam? It's notoriously difficult, and this course is a great way to prepare. You'll get access to a 75-question practice exam, many hours of lecture videos, and a world-class instructor.
GRHC’s Green Roof Professional (GRP) is the most prestigious credential in the green roof industry. This course includes everything you need to take and pass the GRP Accreditation Exam.
Microgrids are a potentially transformative force in the electricity industry. This is a comprehensive, data-driven course for professionals developed by Renewable Energy World and Dr. Mahesh Bhave.
This comprehensive 10-week course, developed in partnership with the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), is a unique opportunity for professionals to learn from an industry expert, take their skills to the next level, and earn AIA learning units.
Spend ten weeks learning from Ryan Mayfield, the Solar PV Technical Editor at SolarPro Magazine. Ryan has developed this course to help experienced solar professionals get their projects permitted and installed faster and cheaper.
Seven-week master class with Point of Beginning's Jeff Lucas. This is the most comprehensive land boundary course available online.
Rigorous, hands-on business training. Learn all of the skills to finance the commercial projects in your pipeline. Includes legal documents, calculators, and individual feedback. Due to extensive instructor interaction, this course has limited seating.
Spend ten weeks learning with Robert Bean and learn to see the world in a new way. This is an advanced course for professionals covering building science, indoor environmental quality, systems controls, radiant heating & cooling, and much more.
ISPQ Certified Master Trainer Christopher LaForge's deep dive into battery-based solar PV systems. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about battery systems from a true master.
This is a foundational NESEA experience – a chance to work with Marc Rosenbaum. He’ll teach you to do your own energy modeling and design a full Zero Net Energy Home. Successful students earn their ‘ZNEH Certificate’ plus AIA, BPI, GBCI and CSL credits.
Successful green roof projects require knowledge and expertise with respect to both the living and non-living components of these systems. This presentation provides an overview of green roof technologies, their benefits, and essential considerations.
In this lecture, hydronics expert John Siegenthaler explains the importance of low water temperature heat emitters and distribution designs in modern hydronic systems.
In this free lecture, Ryan Mayfield discusses two topics that are critical in the design and installation of large scale commercial installations: DC arc flash and insulation resistance testing. The lecture includes discussions on the application of NFPA
10-week master class with renowned industry executive and researcher, Dr. James Hoff. Learn the key principles of modern roofing as well as the best tools to put these principles into action - includes real-world capstone project.
Plumb the depths of residential building science with Dr. Allison Bailes. This course is designed for professionals with a good handle on the fundamentals of building science. This class is about going deeper and getting heavy into the numbers.
The near-term business opportunities in commercial space are staggering. This is a rare opportunity for existing firms and entrepreneurs to quantify their opportunity in commercial space and create a map for achieving success.
Master Advanced Hydronic Design with John Siegenthaler. John works with you for 10 weeks - Learn to design state-of-the-art systems that deliver comfort, efficiency, and reliability. Approved by AIA for 26 LU/HSW and BNPs 'Hydronic Master Certificate'
Start Here. This is comprehensive solar training for contractors, electricians, and professionals who want to design and install solar PV. Includes 'PV Systems' textbook and practice tests for the NABCEP EL Exam.
By now you’ve heard the news! Millions of dollars now going into radiant cooling and heating and thermal comfort research. In this free 1-hour lecture, Robert will take you through the radiant design sequence he has used for 30 years.
Momentum is the hardest thing for new ventures to generate. Do more faster by joining forces with Bill Rever and the #1 business training organization in renewable energy. You'll walk away with a 20-page business plan for your company or division.
Design and install an energy monitoring system. Collect and analyze the data. Create reports and troubleshoot based on real numbers. These are the foundational skills required to apply all building science to the real world.
Hands-on modeling class using RETScreen 4. Michael Ross designed this course for experienced RETScreen users who want to become elite designers. Experienced required. This course is challenging - you'll walk away with deep renewable energy modeling expert
Spend five weeks learning from Jonathan Koomey, a Research Fellow at the Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance at Stanford University and one of the foremost international experts on data center energy use, efficiency, and management.
Students who complete the course will design a Passive House, including key design decisions, using a simplified version of PHPP. Sample floor plans and a variety of design tools and calculators are included. AIA credits available.
If you are a seasoned professional or a policy wonk in training, or somewhere in between, you need to take this course because it is the most comprehensive renewable energy policy course available online.
This workshop fulfills contractor training requirements to participate in NYSERDA's 'Renewable Heat NY' program. The course examines best practices for combining modern, high efficiency wood-fired boilers with hydronic distribution systems.
This comprehensive course will help hydronic system designers upgrade their system designs and control strategies to be able to take full advantage of the energy savings and comfort benefits these boilers have to offer.
In this free lecture, Mahesh Bhave argues that the intersection of telecom and electricity industries offers attractive growth options. Realizing the growth possibilities requires the breaking down of traditional industry and jurisdictional boundaries.
6 weeks with RPA legend Dave Yates. This is a foundational course for anyone doing hands-on work in the radiant or hydronics industry. It provides the foundation for a long and productive career.
Spend a month mastering blueprints and your career will never be the same. Construction blueprints are the language of builders, contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners around the world.
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.
Six weeks of intensive instruction from Vaughan Woodruff and the RPA. This course is for serious professionals with relevant experience. You'll learn the latest, most advanced concepts for integrating solar with radiant heating systems.
This special lesson from Dr. Jim Hoff of Commercial Roofing Boot Camp cuts through the confusion of modern commercial building codes and provides you with straightforward and understandable approach to code-compliant roofing.
For experienced solar professionals looking to take the NABCEP Installer Exam, and advance within the industry. Includes 40 NABCEP-approved hours of advanced PV training.
This technically-focused course is for heating professionals who want to design and install state-of-the-art heating systems supplied by high-efficiency / low-emission biomass-fueled boilers.
Course developed in partnership with National Driller and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) for drilling professionals.
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.
The course has been developed with a designer and a contractor's abilities in mind. This course will be a prerequisite for new incoming members who are attempting to achieve the RPA's ANSI approved radiant designer 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
Students who participate in this free lecture will be able to properly define battery capacity, define amp-hours and watt-hours, understand the active elements of a battery and how they affect capacity.
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. 90% of students who take this course pass the exam.
The thoughtful selection and application of windows is crucial in meeting the challenging Passive House Space Heat Demand criteria in cold climates. Learn the anatomy of a window, mechanisms that transfer heat through windows, and window design and applic
In this lecture, Andy Shapiro will ask and answer questions relative to understanding how well a new, small, well insulated house is performing on energy use and temperature control: What do I want to know about this building (or subsystem)? What dat
Certified GeoExchange Designers (CGD) are the ninjas of the Geothermal Heat Pump Industry. Certification is offered through IGSHPA and the AEE with world-class instruction from Dr. Charles Remund and Ryan Carda.
All the training required to sit for the NABCEP Solar PV Installer Exam. This training includes both the NABCEP Entry Level Exam Prep and 40 Hours of Advanced NABCEP 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 proper design of Standing Column Wells.
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.
Learn the latest about heat pumps that can supply heat at temperatures as low as -15°F and how to understand ratings and manufacturer’s data so that you can confidently select the proper system.
How much is your business worth? What tangible steps can you take right now to double that value? This in-depth workshop includes tools and planning documents - it is the most valuable thing an owner can do to capitalize on what they've built.
The largest and most comprehensive free course on high performance residential building and HVAC possible. Learn from top industry experts Marc Rosenbaum, Mike Duclos, Allison Bailes, John Siegenthaler, Robert Bean, Ryan Carda, Bob Ramlow, and Vaughan Woo
This free course covers 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) changes for commercial solar projects and cost-effective design for large-scale solar systems.
This is the most in-depth free course on commercial solar finance and microgrids on the internet. You'll learn the basics of community solar, how PPAs work, the key legal structures used to finance projects, the basics of financial modeling.
Microgrids are poised to alter the economics and topology of the electricity grid, ultimately transforming the electricity industry as we know it. Microgrids will also soon lead to 100% electrification worldwide, along with cleaner, cheaper electricity.
Optimizing energy storage is critical when using solar technologies to provide heat for residential and small commercial applications. The type of energy storage you select will significantly affect performance, comfort, and system cost. This webinar will
The most comprehensive technical free course on solar PV available on the Internet. Learn solar basics, conductor sizing, site visits, array sizing, estimating power production, solar code, solar batteries, and commercial solar design.
John Siegenthaler and Robert Bean are legendary instructors with a deep history of delivering great content. Students who enroll in both of their courses receive a $300 discount. After purchasing the package, you will automatically be enrolled in both cou
This lecture will introduce the RETScreen 4 software through an example of its use for assessing a proposed photovoltaic project.
Anyone looking to succeed in the Emerging Space Industry needs to understand how the Commercial Leverage Model (CLM) works. The CLM is used to promote public/private partnerships between NASA and the emerging space industry.
Building heat loss to the ground is not as straightforward as heat loss to the outdoor air. As buildings become increasingly well insulated, understanding ground heat loss becomes more important.
If you don't floor plan properly, you will fail. In this 1-hour live lecture, Mike Duclos, Principal and Founder of DEAP Energy Group, describes how passive floor planning differs from conventional floor planning.
This free lecture describes a unique method of managing the operation of biomass-fueled as well as auxiliary boilers for optimum system performance.
The future of hydronic heating is low water temperature, which is necessary to optimize the performance of modern heat sources such as condensing boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal collectors.
Many hydronic systems have two or more circulators that will, at times, operate simultaneously. Without proper hydraulic separation, this could lead to interference between the circulators and unacceptable heat delivery.
This free course is a recording of two webinars by Robert Bean on understanding and integrating ASHRAE standards on thermal comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality for HVAC and building design.
A significant change in the North American hydronic heating industry took off and gained altitude in the mid 1990’s. Residential and light-commercial gas-fired boilers started to rapidly evolve from high-temperature, chimney-vented appliances to pressure-
In this free lecture plumbing and hydronics expert Dave Yates explains how to set up a reset curve, tailor it for any application, and present it to your customers in a way that will separate you from your competition.
This short free class is for new solar businesses or existing solar marketing managers and sales people that need to optimize their sales funnels. We'll focus on lead generation, lead generation to sale optimization, and post sale optimization.
Real time geothermal monitoring has finally become economical for installers. Real time monitoring significantly reduces risk for property owners and can verify system performance. Take this course to learn how to install and commission the Ground Energy
Learn where and how your company can make money selling, designing, and installing renewable enegy products. This is a free, self-paced mini-course with a 1 on 1 call with the instructor at the end of the course.
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.
This one-day, hands-on training was created for professionals who need to learn exactly how to install solar PV arrays on flat and pitched roofs.
Learn how to apply for tax credits for your geothermal projects completed back to 2006. This course is geared toward commercial and institutional applications.
Learn how to understand and communicate the financial benefits of geothermal, solar PV, and solar thermal projects to property owners in order to sell more projects. This is a free, self-paced mini-course.
A 5 Part Series for Solar Installers by HeatSpring and BrightGrid Renewable Energy Finance. This is a free, self-paced mini-course intended for business owners in the solar industry.
If you're working in solar on the east coast, you need to understand SRECs to make your projects work. This is a free, self-paced mini-course taught by Sam Rust of SRECtrade.
This introductory course covers important factors every HVAC technician should know when designing a duct system.
Learn how to use Drawing Board, the graphical add-on to Elite Software's RHVAC Manual J residential heat load calculation software.
Learn how to use Tabular Manual D Ductsize, the new tool in Elite Software's RHVAC residential load calculation software that allows you to accurately size your entire duct system.
In-Depth Training on Elite Software's RHVAC Residential Load Program
An in-depth explanation of CHVAC, Elitesoft's commercial heat load calculation software
In this free training you will learn what you need to confidently design an efficient radiant heating and cooling heat pump system using the newest tekmar® heat pump control pairing: the tN2 House Control 406 and the tekmarNet® Thermostat 557.
PHOTON Academy Workshops cover fundamentals in design, installation and evaluation of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, off-grid and on-grid based systems. The course curriculum focuses on international installation standards set
In this training you will learn the importance of solar thermal monitoring, how to install and commission the Ohm monitoring system from Sunnovations, how to use the Ohm for services and sales.
The new AT&T National Standards requires all new HVAC systems to provide DC Free-Cooling, as well as advanced controls to maximize efficiency and integration of alarms. Because of the advanced nature of the equipment, AT&T is also mandating training to en
A fun and easy way to invest in your colleagues or friends. HeatSpring gift certificates are fully refundable, transferrable, carry no fees, and can be used for any course within two years of purchase.