Certification
Northern Lights Energy Earns Solar PV Industries Most Prestigious Installer Certification
For Immediate Release:
May 16, 2011
(Canton, NY) Scott Shipley, President and owner of local business Northern Lights Energy, Canton, NY has earned the industry’s leading recognition of expertise as a Certified Solar electric system (PV or photovoltaics) Installer from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). This very competitive and prestigious designation was awarded based on experience and knowledge and assessed through a difficult testing process.
NABCEP is the most respected and well-established national certification organization for renewable energy professionals. Designation as a NABCEP certified solar PV installer is widely recognized to be the most important and meaningful certification of its kind in the renewable energy industry. In fact as of June 30, 2011, all solar electric installers in NY wanting access New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) incentive dollars for their customers must be certified by NABCEP.
“Receiving NABCEP’s seal of approval is personally very satisfying,” said Mr. Shipley. “More importantly it means we can offer our customers the added confidence of knowing their installations will be performed to the highest standards in the solar industry.”
To earn his NABCEP certification, Mr. Shipley was required to demonstrate competence as a solar PV installer by passing a rigorous exam that covers multi-craft aspects of being a professional PV installer. He needed to demonstrate knowledge on subjects as diverse as system design, electrical and job safety, the National Electrical Code, roofing and construction techniques, system commissioning, and troubleshooting.
In addition to passing the exam all certified NABCEP installers are required to show that they have real world experience as a senior person on the installation crew as well as a minimum number of hours of advanced training.
“One thing you can be assured with NABCEP Certified Installers is that your job won’t be their first,” said Ezra Auerbach, executive director of NABCEP. “Anyone who makes the considerable effort required to earn NABCEP installer Certification has been required to document their experience and education as part of the eligibility process. They have also made a very real commitment to upholding high standards of ethical and professional practice. We are delighted to welcome Scott Shipley of Northern Lights Energy to the ranks of the industry’s leading solar installers.”
For more information on how you can join the solar age contact Mr. Shipley at 854-0580 or visit Northern Lights Energy’s website at www.nlightsenergy.com.
About Northern Lights Energy
Northern Lights Energy has been installing solar electric systems in northern New York to power homes and businesses for over 10 years. Northern lights Energy also provides residential wiring upgrades and installs electric heat pump water heaters. Heat Pump water heaters use heat from the air to heat hot water and are some of the most efficient water heaters on the market today.
About NABCEP
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the “gold standard” for PV and solar thermal installation certification. Designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence, NABCEP offers certification and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America. NABCEP is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors consisting of volunteer representatives of the solar industry. NABCEP certificants, renewable energy organizations, state policy makers, educational institutions, and the trades. NABCEP’s mission is to develop and implement quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners by supporting and working closely with professionals and stakeholders in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. To learn more visit www.nabcep.org
