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New Texas Solar Laws


Effective September 1, 2023
 
"A municipality may not apply a municipal building code to the construction of a solar pergola."
HB 3526 Link to the law.
 
See our "Resources Page" for copies of the new law, plus existing "solar" laws.


Solar-powered Eagle Cam!

Every year, we "give back" by helping schools, charities, and non-profit organizations. We donate consultation time, provide designs, and assist very deserving groups to obtain solar energy equipment at low to no cost. 2020 was a very unique year for us in many ways - and one project in particular. Click the links below for more information.
 

 The Eagle Cam Story
JBS Eagle Cam History & Story
 
 Eagle Cam Installation Day Video
5 minute video
 
 Eagle Cam Streaming Video LIVE
Live video and sound! Infrared LED lighting at night gives a black & white image. Color otherwise.
 
 JBS Eagle Cam Official Website
Info, History, Glossary, & more!

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Our Services

North Texas Renewable Energy Engineering provides a wide variety of services, including but not limited to solar energy systems design, assistance, detailed energy consumption and generation reports, and much more.  The sections below are representative of SOME of the services we provide.

If it's related to solar energy in any manner, and you don't see what you need, please contact us!
 
Our Next Solar Code Training Seminar: May 21 & 22, 2024. Click this link for more information.

System Design & Engineering

System design work for existing sites may also include assessment of the existing electrical system for Code compliance based on photos you provide to us.  This is a voluntary service on our part, governed by the quality of photos you provide and other considerations.


Consultation

Project Participation



Instruction, Seminars, AND Workshops

  • Architects
  • Code Officials (Permitting and AHJ Inspection)
  • Engineers
  • Fire Marshals, Fire Chiefs, Arson Investigators
  • Legislators, County and Municipal Elected Officials
  • Educators (High school and University level preferred)
  • NABCEP - Entry-level to Installer Professional Continuing Education
 
 
 

Our Next Solar Code Training Seminar: May 21 & 22, 2024

 
Course Title: "2024 Solar Training for Code Enforcement and Fire Officials"
 
ICC Course Number: 39656      CEU: 6.0 ICC Contact Hours
 
Instructor: Dan Lepinski, P.E., International Code Council Preferred Education Provider # 2882
 
Who Should Attend:
Chief Building Officials, Permit Reviewers, Code Inspectors, and any current or prospective municipal, county, or state staff involved in the approval, inspection, or other aspects related to photovoltaic systems, solar energy codes, permitting, and zoning.
Fire Marshals, Fire Chiefs, Arson Investigators, and other fire officials are also strongly encouraged to attend.
 
Sessions are also open to electrical contractors, solar contractors, and others involved in the solar energy industry, or who would benefit from solar code training. (Subject to space availability.)
 
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 21 & 22, 2024     NOTE! All sessions last year were fully booked. Please register early to ensure your place in class.
 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 
Location: Metroplex Conference Room, NCTCOG Centerpoint II (middle building, first floor), 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011
(Map to Seminar.)
 
Bring: 2023 NEC (NFPA 70), 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Fire Code, NFPA 855 (if you have them).
 
Cost: $145 per attendee. Includes box lunch. Due to limited seating, preregistration is required.
 
Continuing Education: Qualifies for 6.0 International Code Council CEU contact hours.
 
Planned topics include but are not limited to:
    •  2023 Code changes from the 2020 edition as applicable to solar energy systems and related equipment.
    •  Photovoltaic modules, connectors, and racking & mounting hardware
    •  Inverters, and inverters in parallel operation with generators
    •  "Islanded" (stand-alone) systems
    •  Batteries, battery types, and installation considerations for Code compliance
    •  NFPA 855 and IRC 328 pertaining to battery storage
    •  Electric vehicles as power sources (vehicle-to-grid)
    •  Fire risks posed by photovoltaic systems
    •  Fire Code requirements for batteries
    •  Common Code violations
    •  Ample time will be provided for questions and answers
 
New Material in the 2024 Seminars:
    •  Expanded discussion on batteries ("ESS") and UL 1973, UL 9540 & UL 9540A in solar electric systems.
    •  NEC Article 220 load calculations where electric vehicle ("EV") chargers are present.
    •  "Smart" panels as a service entry & backed-up loads panel.
    •  "Inverters operating in parallel with backup generators.
    •  "Inverters in peak-shaving and demand load reduction applications.
  
Pay: Via city, company or personal credit or debit card, or business or personal check on site. Make checks payable to Dan Lepinski, P.E.
Prepayment is required to secure your registration.
 
The invoice sent to you as acceptance of your registration will have a link for submitting payment.
 
Questions/Comments? Contact Us
 
Download a May 21 & 22 Registration Form
 
Seminar dates: May 21 & 22, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
 

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Refunds will not be issued for no-shows.
  
 
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