2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) Changes: PV, ESS, EVs, PCS, and More
This course reviews key NEC updates affecting the design and installation of PV, energy storage, EV charging, and related power systems.
Course Description
(PV137) 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) Changes: PV, ESS, EVs, PCS, and More
This three-hour online course introduces many important changes that impact the design, installation, and operation of PV systems, energy storage systems (ESS), EV supply equipment (EVSE), energy management systems (EMS), and power control systems (PCS). This course focuses on the most recent changes and additions since the 2023 version of the NEC.
Instructors: Brian Mehalic, Rebekah Hren, Alex Jahp
Online: Independent Study
Curriculum Innovation Network Course
This course is created in partnership with the Solar Tech Collective through the MREA’s Curriculum Innovation Network. To keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and industry trends, the MREA welcomes organizations to submit curriculum proposals for consideration. Approved content will be offered through our training platform, expanding access to high-quality education across the clean energy sector.
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) for the following credentials, certifications, categories, and hours:
- 3 PV Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- 3 PV Design Specialist Exam (JTA)
- 2 PV Design Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 3 PV Installation Specialist Exam (JTA)
- 2 PV Installation Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 2 PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist Exam (NEC)
- 3 PV Technical Sales Professional Exam (JTA)
- 3 Energy Storage Installation Professional Exam (JTA)
- 3 PVIP Recertification (JTA)
- 2 PVIP Recertification (NEC & RE Elective)
- 3 PVDS Recertification (JTA)
- 2 PVDS Recertification (NEC & RE Elective)
- 3 PVIS Recertification (JTA)
- 2 PVIS Recertification (NEC & RE Elective)
- 2 PVCMS Recertification (NEC & RE Elective)
- 3 PVTS Recertification (JTA)
- 2 PVTS Recertification (NEC & RE Elective)
- 3 ESIP Recertification (JTA)
- 2 ESIP Recertification (NEC & RE Elective)
- 2 Solar Heating Installer Recertification (NEC & RE Elective)
- 2 PV Systems Inspector Recertification (NEC)
- 2 Solar Heating System Inspector Recertification (NEC)
- 3 PV Associate Renewal
