NABCEP Board Certified Energy Storage Installation Professional
Issued by
NABCEP
Earners of this Board Certification have developed the advanced-level skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to perform in a variety of responsible roles on energy storage installation projects of varying size and complexity. They are skilled in ES system design, installation, operations, commissioning, maintenance, and more.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Battery Storage
- Commissioning
- Decommissioning
- Design
- Development
- Electrical Equipment
- Energy Modeling Software
- Energy Storage
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Manufacturer Specifications
- National Electrical Code
- NFPA 855
- Operations
- Plan Sets
- Project Budgeting
- Safety Planning
- System Monitoring
- Systems Design
Earning Criteria
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This badge earner must perform in a decision-making role for the completion of Energy Storage Systems equaling at least 6 Project Credits. For each completed ESS system, the badge earner must submit documentation that summarizes system information, authenticates system approval by a governing body in the form of permits and final inspections, and verifies their decision-making role.
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This badge earner must complete a minimum of 58 hours of advanced ESS training. The badge earner must also show proof of completion of a minimum of 30 hours of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry, or a regional/international equivalent.
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This badge earner must pass a proctored exam complete with identity verification at an authorized testing center.
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This badge earner must agree to adhere to the NABCEP Code of Ethics & Standards of Conduct.
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The badge earner must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years to maintain their Board Certification.
Standards
This exam follows the National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, which is a standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States.
NABCEP Board Certified Professionals must follow the NABCEP Code of Ethics & Standards of Conduct which requires compliance with laws, policies, and rules relating to the profession, professional practice, client privacy, conflicts of interest, and more.