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| NABCEP Credential | Advanced Hours for Exam | Recertification CEU Hours | NEC | JTA | RE Elective | Building or Fire Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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3.5 | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
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PV Associate (PVA) Credential Qualifying for the Exam:
Renewal Requirements:
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0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PV Design Specialist (PVDS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
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Energy Storage Installation Professional (ESIP) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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3.5 | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
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PV Installer Specialist (PVIS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
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PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements: - 30 hours of NABCEP-approved continuing education - 18 hours of PVTS Job Task Analysis - 2 hours of Building and/or Fire Codes - 10 hours of Renewable Energy - Industry involvement |
0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
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PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) Certification Qualifying for the Exam:
Recertification Requirements:
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0 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
Drew is Principal and Managing Director at PowerSwitch, an energy storage advisory firm based in Portland, Oregon, where he is a licensed professional engineer. Drew manages the firm and provides owner's engineering, technical due diligence, and training services around utility-scale energy storage projects. Prior to joining PowerSwitch, Drew worked as Principal...