NABCEP Credentials

NABCEP Company Accreditation

NABCEP Company Accreditation is a prestigious accreditation for PV installation companies. The program provides a way for residential renewable energy installation companies to distinguish themselves by adhering to a set of industry-recognized best practices. The program establishes a set of benchmark requirements concerning staffing and policies.

PV Education Requirements for the Exam

There are particular education requirements related to each of the certifications in the Personnel Qualifications Requirements section below.

Qualifying for the Examination

While there’s a whole 24-page NABCEP Company Accreditation Handbook most recently published in 2013, here are the highlights on what’s relevant and required today. Note: there isn't any exam required for Company Accreditation, but instead, an application.

To be eligible for NABCEP Company Accreditation, the company must meet the following requirements:

Personnel Qualifications Requirements

Minimum 1 staff member with the NABCEP PV Technical Sales certification
Minimum 1 staff member with the NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification
At least 3 staff members with the NABCEP PV Associate credential or have taken training, like the Solar PV Boot Camp + NABCEP PV Associate Exam Prep course, to qualify for the PVA exam
Documentation of OSHA training will also need to be submitted

Policy Requirements – written policies and procedures including:

Customer Service
Company Administrative
Employee
Health and Safety

Operation Requirements

Operating for at least one year in compliance with all laws, regulations, and the policies in the NABCEP Company Accreditation Handbook

Insurance and Tax Filing Requirements

Maintain current and appropriate business insurances
Confirm all required governmental tax filings are completed and submitted
Must maintain OSHA total case incident rate (TCIR) of 5.00 or less

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NABCEP Credentials