Electrification & Solar PV Workforce Solutions
The Clean Energy Center is launching hands-on and online electrification, heat pump, solar PV, and electrical fundamentals training programs to equip our clean energy workforce with skills & knowledge needed for this fast-growing sector.
Enhancing Performance
What is Electrification?
Step 1 | Energy Efficiency
Improve the home’s performance and comfort with air sealing, insulation, and efficient lighting & appliances.
Step 2 | Heat Pumps
Upgrade to all-electric systems, particularly heat pumps for heating, cooling, and hot water heating.
Step 3 | Solar PV
Install an onsite solar photovoltaic (PV) system to generate clean and affordable electricity for the home.
Find Your Path
Upcoming Electrification Courses
Start Here | General Knowledge
Intro to Residential Electrification Retrofits
This 16-hour online course will dive into the what, why, and how of residential electrification retrofits, and will prepare students for the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Total Building Performance Certificate of Knowledge exam. Upon successfully passing the BPI Certificate of Knowledge exam, students will earn 10 BPI continuing education CEUs. This course is intended for public and private contractors working for weatherization programs and residential whole-home retrofit programs.
Deep Dives | Specialization Topics
Heat Pump Training
This four-day in-person course will dive into the details of residential heat pump design, installation, and commissioning processes. This course is intended for existing weatherization contractors and private contractors.
Solar PV 101
This 16-hour hybrid course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to assess buildings for solar PV system suitability. This course is intended for public and private contractors working for residential whole-home retrofit and weatherization programs.
Electrical Fundamentals
Coming soon!
This multi-day in-person course will cover the fundamentals of residential electrical systems, including an introduction to residential electrical systems, electrical components, and electrical safety practices. This course is intended for existing weatherization contractors.
Electrification & Buildings Operations
This one-day online course will provide an overview of commercial electrification, including electrification concepts, common technologies & equipment, and operations and maintenance for key systems. This course is intended for current and past Level 1 Building Operator Certification students..
Facts & Figures
PA Electrification & Solar PV Workforce Snapshot
Snapshot data is from the Solar Energy Industries Association’s Solar State by State and the 2023 Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Workforce Needs.
2045
Additional HVAC/R Mechanics needed in PA working every year for 10 years
2355
Growth projection of PA solar installations over the next 5 years
228
Solar PV installer/developer companies in PA
Become A Partner
Our success as a leading workforce training center is deeply rooted in our working relationships with industry stakeholders including employers, state and federal agencies, local workforce boards, non-profits with aligned missions, and various community partners.
We’re actively seeking industry partners and subject matter experts to collaborate with us in a variety of ways including stakeholder feedback, contracted instruction, funding and more. Email cleanenergy@pct.edu for more information.