Solar
NABCEP
Design and Installation
Certification Prep
15-Hour PV and the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC)
About this course
This 15-hour course digs into how the 2026 National Electrical Code applies to photovoltaic systems. Sean White and Bill Brooks walk you through the updates, breaking down a dense technical manual into something you can actually work with. You'll get detailed analysis of the 2026 changes, practical interpretation of how the code applies to real PV installations, and comparisons with previous editions so you can see what's shifted since the last cycle.
Recommended with the course is Sean and Bill's 2026 NEC book, "The PV NEC Book: Mastering Code With Comedy", which we hope to release sooner than later alligator.
Bill is the key PV industry person writing the NEC. Whenever there is a disagreement among the top experts, Bill will pour light on how to interpret the code, since there is a good chance he wrote it, or at least helped write it.
Sean, besides studying the NEC, study comedy, so that you will have fun and remember what others traditionally make boring. Since laughing🤣 helps you learn code, it therefore prevents fires🔥 and it prevents you from getting fired!
This course can be taken alone or as a bundle with its sister 15-Hour Energy Storage NEC course, which qualifies for NABCEP CEUs.
This course also includes some relevant PV building and fire codes for NABCEP credit.
Recommended with the course is Sean and Bill's 2026 NEC book, "The PV NEC Book: Mastering Code With Comedy", which we hope to release sooner than later alligator.
Bill is the key PV industry person writing the NEC. Whenever there is a disagreement among the top experts, Bill will pour light on how to interpret the code, since there is a good chance he wrote it, or at least helped write it.
Sean, besides studying the NEC, study comedy, so that you will have fun and remember what others traditionally make boring. Since laughing🤣 helps you learn code, it therefore prevents fires🔥 and it prevents you from getting fired!
This course can be taken alone or as a bundle with its sister 15-Hour Energy Storage NEC course, which qualifies for NABCEP CEUs.
This course also includes some relevant PV building and fire codes for NABCEP credit.
Learning Objectives
- Explain solar codes to the AHJ
- Pass NABCEP exams and impress your solar nerd friends
- Save money on your projects, by doing it right the first time
- Impress your boss, and if you are the boss, impress yourself
- Have fun learning and getting NABCEP credit
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
4 modules
15 hours to complete
13:17 hours
of video lectures
Welcome • 5 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 5 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
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Module 1 • 11 assignments
Other Important Articles in the NEC
Module 1 • 11 assignments
Other Important Articles in the NEC
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Module 2 • 16 assignments
Article 690 & 691 and Building & Fire Codes
Module 2 • 16 assignments
Article 690 & 691 and Building & Fire Codes
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Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
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Continuing Education Units
Instructors
Sean White
2014 IREC Trainer of the Year, HeatSpring / White House Energy Inc. / Sean White Solar / American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Sean White was the 2014 Interstate Renewable Energy Council Trainer of the Year. He is an IREC Certified Solar PV Master Trainer and has authored several books on solar. He contributed to the development of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis and has been a member of the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Technical Committee. Sean is a...
Bill Brooks
Principal, Brooks Engineering
Bill Brooks PE, of Brooks Engineering LLC, has over 30 years of experience designing, installing, and evaluating grid-connected PV systems. More than 12,000 installers and inspectors have attended his courses throughout the U.S. and abroad. His field troubleshooting skills have been valuable in determining where problems occur to focus training on those issues of...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.