The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP® [1] ) is a nonprofit professional certification and accreditation organization that offers both individual and company accreditation programs for solar thermal system installers, solar heat installers, and other renewable energy professionals throughout North America. NABCEP was formally incorporated in 2002 [2] and its mission is to raise standards in the field of renewable energy.
NABCEP is a nationally recognized credentialing body. NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification (formerly NABCEP Solar PV Installer Certification) has been accredited to the international ANSI / ISO / IEC 17024 [3]standard for personnel certification bodies since 2007, and the NABCEP Solar Certification Installer has become accredited in 2013.
NABCEP has become the primary organization [4] for solar energy professional certification in the United States and Canada. NABCEP designed an Associate Program for individuals who are interested in learning about and finding jobs within the solar field; [5] The NABCEP PV Associate Examines Candidates to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamental principles related to PV systems and designs. NABCEP also offers certifications in:
- PV Installation Professional (PVIP) Certification
- PV Technical Sales (PVTS) Certification
- Solar Heating Installer (SHI) Certification
- PV System Inspector (PVSI) [6] Certification
- Solar Heating System Inspector (SHSI) Certification, and
- Company Accreditation
Either NABCEP Certification is preferred or mandatory [7] for solar system installations to be eligible for incentive programs in Several states. In order to be eligible for state funds in Minnesota, Maine, and Wisconsin, PV solar systems must be installed by NABCEP-certified professional. California, Massachusetts, and Delaware’s [8] NABCEP-certified professionals. NABCEP certification is a prerequisite for qualifying for a solar contractor license in Utah. Specific policies and incentives can be found on DSIRE’s [9] website.
NABCEP partners with Castle Worldwide to offer its associate and certification exams at multiple sites [10] in the United States and Canada.
References
- Jump up^ “NABCEP | North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners” . www.nabcep.org . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “About Us | NABCEP” . www.nabcep.org . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners” . www.ansi.org . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “What Is The Value Of The NABCEP Certification? – HeatSpring Magazine” . blog.heatspring.com . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “NABCEP Certification – Solar Training – Solar Installer Training – Solar PV Installation Training – Solar Energy Courses – Renewable Energy Education – NABCEP – Solar Energy International (SEI)” . Solar Training – Solar Installer Training – Solar PV Installation Training – Solar Energy Courses – Renewable Energy Education – NABCEP – Solar Energy International (SEI) . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “NABCEP Announces Solar System and Solar Heating Inspector Certifications – Solar Novus Today” . www.solarnovus.com . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “State Licensing Requirements – Solar Training – Solar Installer Training – Solar PV Installation Training – Solar Energy Courses – Renewable Energy Education – NABCEP – Solar Energy International (SEI)” . Solar Training – Solar Installer Training – Solar PV Installation Training – Solar Energy Courses – Renewable Energy Education – NABCEP – Solar Energy International (SEI) . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “State Licensing Requirements – Solar Training – Solar Installer Training – Solar PV Installation Training – Solar Energy Courses – Renewable Energy Education – NABCEP – Solar Energy International (SEI)” . Solar Training – Solar Installer Training – Solar PV Installation Training – Solar Energy Courses – Renewable Energy Education – NABCEP – Solar Energy International (SEI) . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency® – DSIRE” . DSIRE . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
- Jump up^ “North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners – Castle Worldwide” . www.castleworldwide.com . Retrieved 2017-05-03 .
