Many MREA courses are recognized for continuing education credits (CECs) by state licensing agencies, skilled and construction trade associations, and renewable energy credentialing organizations such as NABCEP. CECs are offered at no additional cost to course participants. Learn more about our continuing education offerings below.
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
By taking one of MREA’s courses that is registered with NABCEP (designated by the NABCEP Continuing Education logo), you will receive continuing education credits that will count toward NABCEP re-certification requirements. NABCEP Certification is considered an industry standard for solar PV, solar thermal, and small wind technologies. Learn more at our NABCEP Credentials page.
View all MREA courses offering NABCEP Credits on the Course Calendar.
The following MREA courses are approved by NABCEP for continuing education credits:
- Navigating the NEC (G 110) – 6 credit hours
- PV Sales and Finance (PV 203) – 7 credit hours
- PV System Operations and Maintenance (PV 240) – 4 credit hours
- Roof-Mount PV System Design and Installation Lab (PV 302) – 14 hours
- Introduction to System Advisor Model (PV 430) – 4 credit hours
- PV & Solar Thermal Structural Considerations (PV-ST 411) – 7 credit hours
- Inspecting PV Systems (PV 604) – 4 credit hours
- 2017 NEC Changes for PV Systems (PV 618) – 4 credit hours
The credit hours listed above represent the maximum number of hours one can claim for continuing education per course. To find out more details on which certifications (PV Installer, PV Technical Sales, etc.) hours count towards, please visit each course’s registration page or view NABCEP’s Course Catalog.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is responsible for ensuring the safe and competent practice of licensed professionals in Wisconsin. Courses that offer WI DSPS credit hours include:
- G 110: Navigating the NEC
- PV 101: Basic Photovoltaics (PV)
- PV 201: PV Site Assessor Training
- PV 202: PV System Design
- PV 204: PV Labs and Design Scenarios
- PV 220: PV Exam Prep
- PV 240: PV System Operations and Maintenance
- PV 301: PV Design and Installation Lab
- PV 302: Roof-Mount PV System Design and Installation Lab
- PV-ST 411: PV and Solar Thermal Structural Considerations
- PV 618: 2017 NEC Changes for PV Systems
- ST 101: Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
- W 101: Introduction to Wind Systems
- W 306: Wind Turbine Design and Construction
The trades professions listed below are eligible for CECs in specific MREA courses:
- Commercial Electrical Inspector
- Dwelling Contractor Qualifier
- Industrial Journeyman Electrician
- Journeyman Electrician
- Master Electrician
- Registered Electrician
- Residential Journeyman Electrician
- Residential Master Electrician
- UDC-Electrical Inspector
- Commercial Building Inspector
- UDC-Construction Inspector
- Commercial Plumbing Inspector
- Journeyman Plumber
- Master Plumber License
- UDC-HVAC Inspector
- UDC-Plumbing Inspector
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) oversees the state’s apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, occupational safety and health, wage and hours standards and workers’ compensation programs. Courses that offer MN DLI credit hours include:
- PV 101: Basic Photovoltaics
- PV 202: PV System Design
- PV 204: PV Labs and Design Scenarios
- PV 240: PV System Operations and Maintenance
- PV 301: PV Design and Installation Lab
- PV 618: 2017 NEC Changes for PV Systems
To receive credit hours through MN DLI, courses must be taught in-person within the state of Minnesota.
Iowa Department of Public Safety (Electrical Examining Board)
Courses that offer Iowa Department of Public Safety credit hours include:
- PV 101: Basic Photovoltaics
- PV 201: PV Site Assessor Training
- PV 202: PV System Design
- PV 204: PV Labs and Design Scenarios
- PV 220: PV Exam Prep
- EV 210: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Installation Requirements
Questions?
Contact the MREA with any questions regarding continuing education, credit hours, or license renewal requirements for construction trades. View individual courses on our Course Calendar for a list of professions and hours eligible for each course.
Transcripts of courses taken with the MREA are available upon request.