Courses

Denowatts for Project Managers

Understand how to onboard with Denowatts through the lens of a Project Manager.

Economic Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Microgrids Using HOMER Pro

This free course shows you how to use HOMER software to simulate microgrid performance. A free 30-day trial of HOMER software and a walk-through of several real examples is also included.

IronRidge’s Installing on Pitched Roof – Tile – Course

Free solar installation course from IronRidge. Completing this course gets you halfway to your IronRidge Solar PV Installation Certification.

Finally Fossil-Fuel-Free: Air-to-Water Heat Pump & Ventilation Retrofit

Air-to-water heat pumps have generated a lot of excitement for their enormous retrofit potential. This case study details one home’s retrofit to an AWHP system, which was developed by hydronics experts to be simple and repeatable.

Commercial Solar Design And 2014 NEC Code Changes

This free course covers 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) changes for commercial solar projects and cost-effective design for large-scale solar systems.

Solar Career Pathways

Learn about the various career pathways within the solar industry. Hear from real people working solar jobs

Radiant Cooling and Heating

Millions of dollars are now being invested 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.

Commercial Photovoltaic Design - Integrating Commercial Scale Storage

Learn how commercial scale storage will affect the market for commercial clients, some of the major players that are in the current expanding field and see how small utilities will benefit from this scale of storage added to Commercial PV arrays.

Selling the Sun

Solar is becoming more and more appealing as the technology improves and its prices drop. However, because most of the savings aren’t seen immediately, it can be tricky to sell such an investment to customers who don’t have a clear picture of the long...

Introduction to Zero Net Energy Buildings

This thirty minute lecture describes what it takes to build zero net energy buildings. It provides builders with an honest look at the benefits, challenges, and economics of zero net energy projects.

5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels

In this free course, Dr. James Rand discusses the 5 things you should know about silicon PV panels.

Arc Flash Calculations and Insulation Resistance Testing

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.

IronRidge's Installing on Pitched Roof - Comp Shingle - En Español

Este curso de seguimiento de certificación repasa los conceptos básicos de la energía solar y cómo instalar un sistema de techo inclinado.

ETB Masterclass: Optimizing the Economics of C&I Solar + Storage Projects

Important findings from a rigorous, months-long analysis where we studied the economics of solar + storage projects on every C&I (commercial and industrial) utility rate tariff in California’s Investor-Owned Utility (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) territories.

Commercial Geothermal Heat Pump System Design

Dr. Charles Remund, author of the IGSHPA Design Manual, explains how to design a ground heat exchanger for a commercial geothermal system.

Installing & Commissioning Real Time Geothermal Monitoring Systems

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 GES.

Solar Development on Brownfields & Landfills

Landfills are excellent sites for renewable energy projects. This course defines landfills and explains how to permit and site them for solar redevelopment.

Footprint Project Volunteer Training - Energy Technicians (Module 3)

Unirac's Faster Solar Design with Online Tools

What are the best online software tools for solar designers? This free solar design course was created by Unirac to help solar designers work more quickly and confidently.

Integrative Design Process

This free course employs case studies to illustrate the integrative design process—with its focus on purpose, discovery, and interrelationships.