Hybrid PV-Diesel Energy Systems Planning for Beginners
This short course provides a quick recap of Solar PV basics and then walk you through the main planning steps of a Diesel - PV hybrid system.
by Mathy Mpassy Isinki
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.
by Brian Just
Photovoltaic Systems and the 2014 National Electric Code (NEC)
Solar expert Sean White covers the 2014 NEC in this short self-serve course
by Sean White
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.
by Ryan Mayfield
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.
by Randy Batchelor and 1 other
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...
by Michael Simons
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.
by Christopher LaForge
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.
by Marc Rosenbaum
Solar Career Pathways
Learn about the various career pathways within the solar industry. Hear from real people working solar jobs
by Brit Heller
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.
by Robert Bean
Mastering Commercial Solar Finance
This course includes hours of expert-led videos, advice from a $20MM solar tax equity investor, non-profit solar financing/PPA best practices and much more!
by Chris Lord and 1 other
Energy Grid of the Future
Grid of the Future pilot program, which offered Maine homeowners a discount on smart appliances (heat pumps, water heaters, smart EV chargers, and batteries) in exchange for aggregated remote control of those devices as a Virtual Peaker power plant
by Fortunat Mueller
Achieving Hydraulic Separation in Hydronic Systems
This lecture will outline 4 different methods for providing hydraulic separation, some of which may reduce the installation and operating cost of a system.
by John Siegenthaler
Unvented Roofs without Spray Foam: The Rest of the Story
Examine cellulose vs. fiberglass insulation, interior vapor control membranes, diffusion vents at the ridge, interior humidification, inward vapor drive issues, and the effect of air barrier imperfections.
by Kohta Ueno
Low Temperature Heat Emitter Options in Hydronic Systems
According to John Siegenthaler, The future of hydronic heating is low water temperature-- necessary to optimize the performance of condensing boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal collectors.
by John Siegenthaler
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.
by IronRidge Training Team
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.
by IronRidge Training Team
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.
by Dr. Charles Remund
Understanding and Calculating Building Heat Loss to the Ground
This presentation is for architects, builders, and others who want a better understanding about how buildings interact thermally with the ground and how to calculate heat loss to the ground.
by Marc Rosenbaum
Streamlining Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+
Learn how SolarAPP+ is saving homeowners, solar companies, and local governments time and money with a streamlined, automated, and safe online permitting platform for routine solar permits
by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)