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Learn more about our education resources, activities, and affiliated energy training programs.

Leading The Charge In XR Development

ProtoGen is spearheading the creation of energy workforce training in virtual reality, helping to increase the accessibility of essential hands-on training. Watch our demo video for an example of this exciting new initiative in the workforce development space.

Affiliated Training Programs

ESAMTAC

Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification Course

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ESAMTAC

Energy storage industry stakeholders have identified the need for a nationwide contractor network that has certified expertise in the safe and effective installation, commissioning, maintenance, retrofitting, and decommissioning of energy storage and microgrid equipment and systems.

The ESAMTAC initiative, led by Penn State University, is a nonprofit, brand neutral, national training and certification program based on standards and codes developed and/or approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS), National Electrical Code (NEC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). ESAMTAC is a nonprofit organization supported by industry contributions, and by the National Science Foundation.

Click here to visit the ESAMTAC course website.

EVITP

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program

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EVITP

The Electric Vehicle market continues to expand in North America and it is critical that EVSE equipment be properly installed to the highest standards to safety and quality. The EVITP program was designed to provide qualified electricians with the most comprehensive training available in the market today. All EVITP Certified Electricians must pass a certification exam for proof of knowledge and skill.

Click here to visit the EVITP course website.

Resources

The Electrical Contractor's Practical Guide to Microgrid Development

We developed this 87-page guidebook under a research grant funded by ELECTRI International. The guidebook allows readers navigate the project development lifecycle from concept through operations and maintenance, and to dive deeper where needed on complex topics such as business drivers, technologies, and applications.

Note: The whitepaper is available by visiting ELECTRI.org.

  • Part I

    Part I is a step-by-step guide to the microgrid project development lifecycle. Five phases are considered: identifying projects, feasibility, planning, implementation, and O&M. Each phase is built out with checklists, task descriptions, a description of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to execute that phase. Also provided are key tips, recommendations, and strategies for success.

  • Part II

    Part II is a microgrid primer that serves as a companion reference to Part I. Microgrids are conceptually defined according to their features, types, variations, markets, and business drivers. Key microgrid technologies are defined and described including load management, power generation, energy storage, control systems, communications, cybersecurity, and supporting infrastructure.

  • Part III

    Part III is a cloud-hosted appendix of curated additional resources. This includes forms, references, case studies, and other materials around microgrid project development, technologies, markets, regulations, standards, and more.

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