In The News
- NABCEP’s Vice Chair, Jane Weissman, talks about workforce development in SolarPro Magazine
The February-March 2010 issue of SolarPro Magazine features an interview with NABCEP’s Vice Chair, Jane Weissman, who talks with SolarPro’s Managing Editor, Kathryn Houser, about workforce development and quality training opportunities for individuals and for training programs.
Weissman is also Executive Director of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, a 28-year old non-profit organization instrumental in rulemaking [...] - NABCEP cited in WSJ article on solar hot water
A thorough article about the value of solar hot water in the 1/28/10 issue of the Wall Street Journal cites NABCEP, IREC, DSIRE, SRCC and SEIA.
The article, Cheap Hot Water? Just Add Sunshine, also has a three-minute video that shows the installation process. - NABCEP News January 2010
With 2010 starting the new decade, NABCEP’s Executive Director, Ezra Auerbach, gives a rundown of news and activities that have been keeping NABCEP’s phone and email busy.
Read the NABCEP News newsletter for January 2010 (in both Word and PDF formats). - Solar credentials: what are they?
Certified, certificate holder, accredited,and licensed—do you know what they mean? What’s the difference between them?
In the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy credentials for installers and training organizations, knowledge is power.
In the February/March 2010 edition of Home Power Magazine, NABCEP’s Ezra Auerbach explains and demystifies the terms to help the consumer know what to look [...] - NABCEP is Hiring.
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team in the Clifton Park, New York office. NABCEP is a non-profit organization dedicated to implementing credentialing and certification programs for renewable energy practitioners.
The employee will become very knowledgeable about all of NABCEP’s program and policies [...] - NABCEP Weighs in on National PV Installer Certification in SolarPro Magazine
The article, The Correct Role for National PV Installer Certification in the December ‘09/January ‘10 issue of SolarPro magazine, asked, ‘what is the best path forward for NABCEP?’ Three industry experts, including NABCEP Executive Director, Ezra Auerbach, weigh in on the issue.
Read the full article. - NABCEP Certification Goes Over the 1,000 Mark
The results of the September 12, 2009 administration of the NABCEP Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Installer Exams are in and the Board is proud to announce that a total of 1,048 individuals have been awarded the NABCEP Installer Certification. Don Warfield, Chairman of NABCEP says, “I want to extend my congratulations to all the successful [...]
- September 2009 NABCEP Exams Break All Records; 129% Increase in Test-takers from the Spring 2009 Exams
The September 2009 NABCEP Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Installer Certification exams saw a record number of applicants: 455 people in 19 sites across the U.S. sat for the exams. The Spring 2009 exams, offered at 14 sites, was administered to 199 test-takers. That’s a 129% increase from the Spring to the Fall exams.
California was [...] - 12 New Entry Level Exam Providers
At the end of September, NABCEP reports a total of 122 providers, along with 3,678 students who have passed the Entry Level exam.
During August and September, the following providers were registered to offer NABCEP’s Entry Level Program:NECA-IBEW WI JATC, WI
Milwaukee JATC, WI
Infinite Solar, Inc., PA
Louisville EJATC, KY
Lanier Technical College, GA
Bristol Community College, MA
Santa Rosa Junior [...] - Exam dates set for 2010
The Spring 2010 exams are scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010. Deadline to submit applications for the March exam is Friday, January 15, 2010.
September 11, 2010 is the date for the fall exams. - A conversation with NABCEP Treasurer, Les Nelson
Les Nelson’s solar thermal resume is nothing short of phenomenal. Beginning in 1972, building prototype solar collectors for a start-up in Massachusetts, Les’s handiwork can be found in legislation and policy advocacy on numerous solar energy related issues at the state and federal levels. He’s been a Director of the Solar Energy Industries Association since [...]
- Meridian Solar Opens Office in San Antonio
Meridian Solar, Austin, Texas, has been in business for 10 years. Andrew McCalla, founder and CEO, was in the inaugural group of NABCEP certificants in 2003, and today, six of Texas’s 23 NABCEP-certified installers work for Meridian Solar. Three former Meridian NABCEP-certified installers have since moved on to other impressive careers. Recently, Meridian opened an [...]
- President Obama Goes to Hudson Valley Community College and meets Joe Sarubbi
Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York, has been at the front of the pack for renewable energy and energy efficiency workforce development. Just last week, President Obama made a special visit to the college to talk about the link between community colleges and emerging technologies. Joe Sarubbi, ex officio member on NABCEP’s [...]
- NABCEP Releases Expanded Photovoltaic Entry Level Learning Objectives
Clifton Park, NY, September 10, 2009 – NABCEP
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners has accepted and approved the release of a
newly revised set of Learning Objectives for its highly successful Photovoltaic Entry Level Exam Program.
Ezra Auerbach, NABCEP’s Executive Director says, “These Learning Objectives offer educators and
students considerable more guidance with respect to the [...] - NABCEP News: August 2009
NABCEP News August 09
- NABCEP Approves Alternative Installation Experience Pathway for Certified PV Installer Exam
The Board of NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) unanimously voted to amend the eligibility requirements for its PV Installer Certification exam. The amendment provides an alternative to on-the-job-experience to otherwise qualified electricians who wish to sit for the NABCEP PV Installer Exam.
“Last fall, the Board recognized that many qualified electricians with sufficient [...] - Say hello to Rex Manchester, NABCEP’s new Operations Associate
Rex Manchester is NABCEP’s new Operations Assistant, and he’s arrived at NABCEP not a moment too soon. In fact, when you call NABCEP, the first voice you hear will be Rex’s.
“I respond to voice and email messages,” said Manchester.
That’s a more than full time job. I know. I spent a few hours at the new [...] - NABCEP Elects New Chair and Appoints New Member to the Board
Clifton Park, NY, July 28, 2009 – NABCEP
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is pleased to announce two new appointments.
Don Warfield has been elected to Chair the Board. Don is a long standing NABCEP Board member who joined in 2004. He has worked for BP Solar and predecessor companies for 31 years, [...] - NABCEP has relocated to Clifton Park
Effective July 20th, NABCEP’s new headquarters will be located in Suite 102 at 634 Plank Rd in Clifton Park, NY. The move to larger premises will accommodate the growth that is taking place at NABCEP. The new office will serve as the central core of NABCEP’s activities. With operations being re-centralized in New [...]
- The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Welcomes AEE Solar as First Corporate Silver Level Sponsor
Malta, NY, June 25, 2009 – NABCEP
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is pleased to welcome AEE Solar as their first corporate “Silver” level sponsor. Ezra Auerbach, Executive Director of NABCEP said, “This sponsorship donation by AEE is important to us, the support of one of North America’s leading renewable energy distributors [...] - Deadline to apply for fall exams is 7/17
The next NABCEP solar thermal and solar photovoltaic installer certification exams will be administered on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Application deadline for this test is Friday, July 17th. Applications received after the July 17th deadline will be considered for the March 2010 exam.
Apply Today!! - Continuing ed reminders for providers and certificants
By Timothee Neron-Bancel
Following Solar Success 2009 held at the ASES 2009 conference, we wish to remind providers and prospective installers that continuing education credits have been registered with NABCEP for current NABCEP Certified Installers to use during their re-certification.
For prospective installers applying to sit for the solar PV or solar thermal certification exam and wishing [...] - Entry Level COK Certificants up 25% since April
By Timothee Neron-Bancel
NABCEP’s Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Program (COK) continues to grow strongly with many classes offered by approved providers apparently booked throughout the summer. Simply through word-of-mouth, the program has added 20 new providers of the Entry Level COK exam in the last two months meaning that there are now 104 providers around [...] - NABCEP News: June 2009
NABCEP News June 09
- From the Chair: A farewell, a hello
This is my last column as NABCEP’s Chair, and at the same time my first Executive Director’s column. I am pleased to say that the Board of NABCEP has asked me to become the organization’s Executive Director. I started my new job on June 1, 2009. In the meantime, Jane Weissman is acting Chair while [...]
- Installer’s Corner: Vicki McAninch, Meridian Solar, Austin, Texas
Vicki McAninch is a remarkable wearer of many hats. At Meridian Solar, she’s answered phones, invoiced clients, designed and installed PV systems for residential and commercial clients. She’s technically brilliant: graduating from Baylor University in 2000 with a BS in Engineering with electronic and computer emphases. She’s a mom with two daughters, and is [...]
- NABCEP Names New Executive Director
Malta, NY, June 5, 2009 – NABCEP
The Board of Directors of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is pleased to announce that Ezra Auerbach has been appointed as the organization’s Executive Director. At the same time, the Board wishes to express its sincere thanks to Think Energy, Inc., which has provided management [...] - Certification Exam Application Deadline Approaching!
Upcoming Examinations:
NABCEP Solar Thermal and Solar Photovoltaic Installer Certification Exams
Test Date: September 12, 2009
Application Deadline: July 17, 2009
Applications received after the July 17th deadline will be considered for the March 2010 exam.
Apply Today!! - NABCEP in Need of Operations Associate
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is looking for an Operations Associate to join our team in the Albany, New York office. NABCEP is a non-profit organization dedicated to implementing credentialing and certification programs for renewable energy practitioners. The employee will answer phones, respond to inquiries, enter data and testing information, communicate [...]
- Register Today! SEIA’s PV America
Join SEIA for the premier solar PV event on the East Coast with top keynotes, more than 50 in-depth sessions, Career Center and Expo featuring 200 exhibitors. Presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Get Stimulated!
Learn how your company and clients can benefit from the economic stimulus bill! The federal government’s guidelines for comment are expected June [...] - Newsletter readers talk to us; thanks for responding to the evaluation
Earlier this year, NABCEP sent out a reader evaluation for its bi-monthly NABCEP Newsletter. Thanks to all of you who responded to the request for comments.
Of the 10 questions, two required a written response. “We received some very good observations and suggestions,” said Jane Pulaski, NABCEP’s newsletter editor.
Here are a few details about what [...] - Where in the World is NABCEP?
It’s turning out to be a busy year for NABCEP on the travel circuit.
Look for NABCEP’s booth at the upcoming ASES 09 conference in Buffalo next month. Be sure and catch Executive Director, Rebecca Eaton, and NABCEP Board Member, Jane Weissman, on the Making Sure the Green Economy Doesn’t Get a Black Eye – Looking [...] - NABCEP’s Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Program Keeps Adding Numbers
In the past two months, our Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge (COK) program has continued to see very encouraging growth. Another 5 institutions have been approved to administer the PV Entry Level COK exam:
The Austin JATC in Austin, Texas
The Waco Campus of Texas State Technical Colleges in partnership with Adven, LLC
The Baton Rouge Community [...] - Continuing Education/ Recertification Offerings Continue to Increase
Since the end of 2008, NABCEP has added 4 Solar Thermal CE course providers for a total of 11 providers offering 17 courses. In addition, there are now 29 NABCEP approved providers offering 51 solar photovoltaic-related continuing education courses across the country.
NABCEP would like to remind subscribers that our list of Continuing Education Courses is [...] - We Energies Supports NABCEP with Financial Contribution
Malta, NY, March 24, 2009– The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) announced today that We Energies has become its first corporate supporter, by making a generous contribution of $15,000. We Energies, a utility company that provides electric and natural gas service to customers in Wisconsin and Michigan, provided the support to enhance [...]
- NABCEP Announces New Eligibility Criteria for Solar PV Installer Certification
NABCEP Solar PV Installer Certification
To recognize the dynamic nature of the renewable energy industry, NABCEP’s Board of Directors has updated the training-related eligibility criteria a candidate must meet in order to sit for the Solar PV Installer Certification Exam. An applicant must satisfy one of the following qualifying categories:
A. Experience installing PV systems occurring at [...] - Proposals & Presentations Accepted for 5th Annual Small Wind Conference June 16-17, 2009
Mick Sagrillo, organizer of the 5th Annual Small Wind Conference on June 16-17, 2009 in Stevens Point, WI, is now accepting proposals and presentations for it. Sagrillo says presentations should be limited to no more than 15 minutes, with an additional five minutes for Q&A. “We’d like to see three presentations/hour,” says Sagrillo. Small wind [...]
- A Conversation with Board Member, Bob-O Schultze
Bob-O Schultz has been working in the solar industry for more than 20 years. A licensed electrician in both California and Oregon, Bob-O is the owner of Electron Connection, a renewable energy design and installation company located in Northern California. Bob-O is NABCEP certified, sits on the board of NABCEP, and is Vice-President of the [...]
- Board and Staffing Changes
NABCEP’s Board of Directors and staff gave a grateful farewell to Don Loweburg of Offline Independent Energy Systems, a longstanding Board member involved in the leadership and growth of the organization since its inception. To continue representing the perspective of certified installers on the Board, NABCEP welcomes Tom McCalmont, President and CEO of ReGrid Power, [...]
- Continuing Education Reminder
By December 31, 2008, NABCEP had 41 approved PV Continuing Education providers and seven Solar Thermal Continuing Education course providers. These providers offer a wide variety of course offerings, with many offering multiple courses per provider.
NABCEP would like to remind subscribers that our list of Continuing Education Courses is not all-inclusive since those courses which [...] - March 14, 2009 NABCEP Exam
Currently, there are 587 NABCEP-certified Solar PV Installers and 85 NABCEP-certified Solar Thermal installers. The NABCEP team and test-takers are gearing up for the March 14th administration of the Solar PV and Solar Thermal examination throughout North America. Test sites will be announced soon. Beyond that, the next date that certification exams are offered is [...]
- A Conversation with Andrew Truitt, Standard Solar
Say you’ve gotten your BS in Physics with an anthropology minor at UC/Santa Cruz, and your senior thesis was something like ‘b (quark) → u vs. b → c transitions at the Z boson resonance energy.’ After that, you decide to go for a Master of Science in renewable energy systems technology at Loughborough University [...]
- Comments for Newsletter Evaluation Extended to 2/25/09
There’s still time to respond to NABCEP’s call for comments from you for its bi-monthly newsletter, NABCEP News, featuring news, updates, and technical issues about NABCEP’s PV and solar thermal certificants. This free newsletter is sent electronically and published on the NABCEP website.
We’re very interested in knowing what you think about this newsletter. Click [...] - Small Wind Certification Comes to NABCEP
NABCEP is in the process of launching its new Small Wind Certification!
A group of small wind experts comprised of educators, installers, and other experienced wind energy leaders have been working diligently for two years to develop NABCEP’s new Small Wind Task Analysis, which will serve as the foundation for the materials addressed in the NABCEP [...] - Where in the World will NABCEP be in 2009?
NABCEP staff members look forward to seeing you as we travel across the country presenting information and hosting our colorful booth to spread the word about the importance of NABCEP’s Certification and Certificate Programs in the renewable energy market. Upcoming conferences include:
Energy and Environment Conference – Phoenix, Arizona – February
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) – [...] - Fundraising Focus, Fee Changes
NABCEP is diversifying its sources of funding, increasing test fees for the first time since its inception, and embarking on a major fundraising campaign. The fees that NABCEP receives from tests, re-certificants, and other stakeholders is not adequate to cover the costs associated with operating the organization and developing new certifications and certificate programs to [...]
- Entry Level Certificate Program Continues to Grow
Students continue to expand the ranks of successful participants in NABCEP’s Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge of Solar PV Systems Program. There are now over 1,340 students who have obtained the Certificate of Knowledge of Solar PV Systems. There are over 80 approved Entry Level Service Providers that provide courses addressing key learning objectives related [...]
- NABCEP Launches New Website
It’s official: NABCEP’s hard work at a new website has paid off, and on Friday, February 6th, NABCEP flipped the switch on its new website.
The new website will be easier for stakeholders to use, simpler to maintain, and given the ease of maintaining and operating the site, it will be updated on a more frequent [...] - Ulster BOCES, Port Ewen, NY class offerings
Since 2005 Ulster BOCES has offered renewable energy training at it Career & Technical Center in Port Ewen, New York. Please call 845-331-5050 to register for any of these classes.
- NABCEP Application Deadline is Jan. 16
NABCEP Application Deadline looms for March 14th PV and Solar Thermal Exams
- CSE Upcoming Courses and Seminars
How to Put Together a Solar Thermal Package: An A-Z for Realtors, Developers, Coop Boards and Homeowners that walks you through the process of commissioning and financing a solar thermal system
- SUNY Ulster offers Spring 09 courses
Photovoltaics (PV) Installer’s Course – NABCEP Approved
- NABCEP Announces Certification Fee Changes
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), regarded as the singular credentialing body of renewable energy practitioners, has announced, effective January 17, 2009, an increase in fees to Solar PV and Solar Thermal Certification Exams, Recertification fees, and Continuing Education Providers.
- Fee Changes to Entry Level Program
NABCEP Announces Fee Changes to Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge for Solar PV Systems
- Next NABCEP Exams are March 14, 2009
Upcoming Examinations
- Entry Level Providers on the Rise
It’’s been a very busy few months for NABCEP’s Entry Level Certificate Program.
- From the Chair October 2008
October 2008 Certification, Recertification and the Value of NABCEP
- NABCEP’s Rebecca Eaton Multi-Tasks; Gears up for Solar Power 2008
Rebecca Eaton, NABCEP’’s Executive Director, has been on the job for about five months now getting familiar with the organization and racking up a fat’to do’ list. Still, whenever I talk with her, she’s relaxed; her voice is soothingly friendly. How does she do it? We talked with her briefly when she first joined NABCEP, but I wanted to check in and see how things were moving along. In between back-to-back meetings, speaking engagements and conference calls, Rebecca added this conversation to that hefty ‘to do. What a trooper.
- A Conversation with NABCEP’s Treasurer and Board Member, Les Nelson
Les Nelson is one of NABCEP’’s tireless promoters. As NABCEP’s treasurer and board member, he served as NABCEP’s first chair. Besides NABCEP, Les has been a Director of the Solar Energy Industries Association since 1994, and Chair of its Solar Thermal Division since 1998. Les is currently the Executive Director of the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation, which rates and certifies solar thermal equipment. He has served as a Director of the California Solar Energy Industries Association since 1986, and served 5 terms as its President. Les’s involvement with the solar thermal industry dates to 1972. He has been involved in the formulation of legislation and policy advocacy on numerous solar energy related issues at both state and federal levels. I’m not sure he ever sleeps, but he was gracious to talk with me about his work. Here’s our conversation.
- Interview with Craig Stager, SPG Solar
Craig Stager is the Design & Compliance Manager for SPG Solar, responsible for all projects designed, with a focus on enforcing the standards of system compliance and performance. For the past six years, Craig has overseen the engineering, design, and permitting of more than 1,200 projects, ranging from smaller residential to large scale projects such as megawatt single axis solar PV trackers. Craig became NABCEP-certified in April, 2005, and is on NABCEP’’s Ethics Committee, and is also a Certified General Electrician (California). In between travel and meetings, Craig was kind enough to talk to me about his work and his involvement with NABCEP. Here’s our conversation.
- From the Chair August 2008
A lot has happened since I wrote my last column. The biggest and most exciting news from my perspective has been NABCEP’s hiring of Think Energy to serve as our management services team. After an exhaustive search for an Executive Director we learned that our organization needed more than a single person could offer. At this point we began considering hiring a company who could bring a team approach to the job.
- IREC Releases “Best Practices & Recommended Guidelines” for Renewable Energy Training
With record growth in the renewable energy industries and emerging new “green” jobs, quality training for the workforce is a critical component to support labor market needs.
- Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for NABCEP-Certified and NYSERDA Eligible Installers
The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) is sponsoring a six-hour code training for current NABCEP-certified installers on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9th and 10th, from 6 p.m. EDT to 9:00 p.m. (5 p.m. CDT, 4 p.m. MDT, 3 p.m. PDT). IREC is presenting the webinar.
- 2008 PV Study Guide Announced!
Visit the Resources page for the latest version of the PV Installers Certification Study Guide.
- New PV Candidate Infomation Handbook now available
A newly revised PV version of the Candidate Information Handbook, containing references to the 2008 National Electrical Code plus other updates is now available
- Welcome to Rebecca Eaton, Executive Director, NABCEP
Welcome to Rebecca Eaton, Executive Director, NABCEP
- Interview with Todd Stafford, National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC)
Todd Stafford, Senior Director the NJATC, is tasked with oversight and development of Renewable/Distributed Generation technologies. The NJATC was a charter member of NABCEP, and Todd has been an invaluable member of NABCEP’’s Board of Directors. He’s incredibly busy, traveling constantly, but was his usual gracious self to take time between airports to chat about his involvement with NABCEP.
- Solar Living Institute offers trainings with NABCEP credit hours available
Solar Living Institute invites you to join us for 3 days of professional solar training presented by the Solar Living Institute with instruction by leading industry trainers and manufacturers such as Andy Black, Bill Brooks, SMA, OutBack, Unirac, Enphase, and more.
- Ulster BOCES offers Entry Level exam
Ulster BOCES will be offering the NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam on Saturday August 2 at 9 AM and again on Saturday January 31, 2009 at 10 AM.
- Bronx Community College Fall 2008 courses announced
The CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Fall 2008 Sustainable Energy Courses and Seminars
- Don’t Wait: Register Now for NABCEP Solar Thermal Exam Prep August 26-27
On Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26 – 27 from 6pm – 9pm EDT, IREC will present a two-day workshop to prepare individuals for the NABCEP Solar Thermal Certification Exam on September 13. This workshop is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- NABCEP Exam will use 2008 NEC
The NABCEP PV Solar Installer Examination Committee met in June to assemble the Sept 2008 and March 2009 examinations, and to set the passing standard for the Sept 2008 examination. The committee confirmed that NABCEP will be using the 2008 NEC, effective with the September 2008 exam.
- SUNY Ulster Announces next two PV Courses and Wind Course Workshop.
Here are our next two photovoltaic courses and our wind course info
- NABCEP News June 2008
The June 2008 issue of the NABCEP News is available at
- NABCEP’s ANSI Accreditation: A Conversation with PTI’s Dr. Lynn Webb
Since 2003, when NABCEP offered its first certifying exam, NABCEP has used Professional Testing, Inc. (PTI) as a full-service provider of assessment, evaluation and certification services.
- Next NABCEP Exams Sept. 13th
Applications are available for The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners September 13, 2008 Solar Electric (PV) and Solar Thermal exams for installer certification. The exams will be held at various cities across the U.S.
- SUNY Ulster’s Photovoltaics (PV) Installer’s Course
SUNY Ulster’s Photovoltaics (PV) Installer’s Course
- SUNY Ulster Introduction to Wind Systems Course
SUNY Ulster Introduction to Wind Systems Course
- NYC Solar Summit
2nd Annual New York City Solar Summit at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, June 17, 2008. Registration open April 11 at www.csebcc.org
- Bronx Community College PV Class offered
40 hour PV Installation Course at LaGuardia Community College, presented by the Center for Sustainable Energy at Bronx Community College is full.
- NABCEP Exam results
Wondering why it’s taking so long to get the results of your recent NABCEP exam?
- Exam Policy Changes
Policy Changes
- Recent Changes to NABCEP’s Procedures
Some new changes in NABCEP procedures have been implemented recently
- NABCEP Recognizes its Dual Certificants
We’d like to introduce our elite corps of NABCEP Certificants who are dual-certified in both Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal
- Application Deadline is July 4th for September 13th Exams
NABCEP Application Deadline looms for September 13th PV and Solar Thermal Exams
- NABCEP News: December 2007
The December 2007 edition of the NABCEP News is now available.
- NABCEP Announces Solar Thermal Courses
NABCEP has just announced courses eligible for continuing education and recertification for its solar thermal certificants.
- NABCEP Awarded ISO 17024 Accreditation
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the single national organization that certifies Solar Electric/PV Installers, is very pleased to announce that it has earned the prestigious ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation. This award validates NABCEP’s Solar PV Installer Certification Program by an independent, unbiased accreditation body.