In the competitive world of solar sales (and truly many types of sales), there’s a critical tension every company faces: driving results while maintaining ethical standards. We’ve all seen the headlines – from coast to coast, news stories continue to… Continue reading “Building Ethical Solar Sales Teams: Why Your Incentive Structure Makes All the Difference”
HeatSpring Partners with Skillcat to Deliver Foundational HVAC Training
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between HeatSpring and Skillcat to help HVAC contractors build stronger teams. Bringing together HeatSpring’s industry-leading specialized training with Skillcat’s platform for fundamental HVAC education creates a more complete learning ecosystem for the trades.… Continue reading “HeatSpring Partners with Skillcat to Deliver Foundational HVAC Training”
New Safety Courses for Geothermal Installers
We just launched some new safety courses for geothermal installers. These are the boring but important trainings that keeps people alive and projects moving forward. We’d be honored to help your team stay safe and productive on the job. Here… Continue reading “New Safety Courses for Geothermal Installers”
Time to Renew Your NABCEP Certification? Here’s the Scoop
Keeping your NABCEP certification current showcases your ongoing dedication to professional growth and mastery in the solar energy field. Plus, let’s be real – nobody wants to take that grueling certification exam again if their credentials expire! As your NABCEP… Continue reading “Time to Renew Your NABCEP Certification? Here’s the Scoop”
How to Operationalize Solar O&M Training
Solar PV Operations and Maintenance (O&M) providers are often pressed for time. When we’re working on residential, commercial, or even small utility scale systems, technicians usually have a set amount of time in which to get their work done, and… Continue reading “How to Operationalize Solar O&M Training”
Celebrating Top Solar Companies: BayWa r.e. Power Solutions
For the team at BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc., getting everyone home safely is just as important as the megawatts they install. As an EPC contractor constructing renewable energy systems for medium to utility-scale projects, the team has completed over… Continue reading “Celebrating Top Solar Companies: BayWa r.e. Power Solutions”
Comparing Low Voltage Vs. Medium Voltage Equipment on Solar Sites
When solar professionals transition from residential and commercial projects to utility-scale, one of the most obvious differences is in the electrical components and system architecture. While the fundamental principles of solar design remain consistent across project scales, the equipment itself… Continue reading “Comparing Low Voltage Vs. Medium Voltage Equipment on Solar Sites”
When Electrical Contact Becomes Life-Threatening: Understanding Safe Contact Release Methods
Electrical accidents happen in an instant, but the response in those critical first moments can mean the difference between life and death – not just for the victim, but for anyone attempting a rescue. Per the NFPA 70E: Standard for… Continue reading “When Electrical Contact Becomes Life-Threatening: Understanding Safe Contact Release Methods”
Fall Protection Training Can Save Lives: Essential Courses for Construction Staff
It’s a sobering fact, but falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, fatalities caused by falls from elevation accounted for 421 of the 1,075 construction fatalities recorded in 2023.… Continue reading “Fall Protection Training Can Save Lives: Essential Courses for Construction Staff”
Bridging Theory and Practice: Guided Field Practices Included in PV and BESS O&M Tech 1 Training
The Solar PV and BESS Operations & Maintenance Tech 1 Training includes Guided Field Practices (GFPs) – a practical addition that helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world field work. Here’s Amanda Bybee of the Amicus O&M Cooperative… Continue reading “Bridging Theory and Practice: Guided Field Practices Included in PV and BESS O&M Tech 1 Training”
NABCEP PV Associate Course approved for GI Bill Education Benefits
HeatSpring’s Solar PV Bootcamp + NABCEP PV Associate Prep course is a newly approved prep course in the Veterans Administration’s WEAMS system. That means the GI Bill education benefits will reimburse you for the full course tuition. The NABCEP PV Associate exam… Continue reading “NABCEP PV Associate Course approved for GI Bill Education Benefits”
Get Forklift Certified with HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center
Did you know that OSHA mandates that anyone who operates a forklift complete formal training before they can legally operate these powerful industrial vehicles? Through our partnership with OSHA Education Center, HeatSpring now offers a quick, online Forklift Certification Course… Continue reading “Get Forklift Certified with HeatSpring and OSHA Education Center”
New Course: BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification Training
We’re excited to announce Brynn Cooksey‘s brand-new course to help building professionals prepare for the BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification. This credential, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy… Continue reading “New Course: BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Certification Training”
When Electrical Apprenticeship Training Doesn’t Align With the Solar Jobsite
What happens when the skills you learn in school don’t match the job you actually get? For many electricians entering the solar industry, this disconnect can be very real and very frustrating. That’s exactly what came up during a conversation… Continue reading “When Electrical Apprenticeship Training Doesn’t Align With the Solar Jobsite”
Seeing Heat: What Can We Learn Using Thermal Imaging on Solar Sites?
Thermography has become an essential diagnostic tool in solar PV operations and maintenance, providing technicians with a glimpse into problems often invisible to the naked eye. This powerful inspection method is so effective at revealing critical electrical issues that it’s… Continue reading “Seeing Heat: What Can We Learn Using Thermal Imaging on Solar Sites?”
Win a Free Residential Grid-Tied Solar Design Course – Enter Our Certification Tracker Raffle!
We’re giving away one enrollment in our new Residential Grid-Tied Solar Design course (valued at $795), and entering is simple – just use our new Certification Tracker feature to add your NABCEP credential or certification. How to Enter That’s it… Continue reading “Win a Free Residential Grid-Tied Solar Design Course – Enter Our Certification Tracker Raffle!”
Understanding Rapid Shutdown on Residential Solar Installations
The National Electrical Code defines the minimum requirements for safe PV systems, and if you’ve spent any time in residential or C&I solar, you’re definitely familiar with it. Among these requirements, rapid shutdown stands out as a critical safety feature… Continue reading “Understanding Rapid Shutdown on Residential Solar Installations”
Introducing In-Person Training: Bring HeatSpring Courses to Your Location
HeatSpring now offers a new “book this course in-person” feature, available on select course landing pages. This option allows companies and workforce training groups to bring our expert instructors directly to their location for focused, professional training sessions. When you… Continue reading “Introducing In-Person Training: Bring HeatSpring Courses to Your Location”
Integration is Key in the Future of Residential Solar
At the NABCEP 2025 Conference, SunCast Media host Nico Johnson sat down with industry veteran and HeatSpring instructor Bill Brooks, PE to discuss what’s ahead for residential solar. Bill brings over 30 years of experience in designing, installing, and evaluating… Continue reading “Integration is Key in the Future of Residential Solar “
Slipstream’s “Smart Building Training Series” now on HeatSpring
HeatSpring has partnered with Slipstream to offer a “Smart Buildings Training Series” designed for building and energy professionals. The whole thing takes about sixteen hours to complete, but it’s broken down into five smaller courses: Slipstream is cool and you… Continue reading “Slipstream’s “Smart Building Training Series” now on HeatSpring”