Participants in the online survey will be reviewing and evaluating a set of Small Wind Entry Level Learning Objectives.

Clifton Park, NY, June 29, 2012 - The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) invites professionals in the small wind industry to provide input on the development of NABCEP's Small Wind Entry Level Program. Small wind installers, site assessors, educators and trainers, manufacturers, distributors, sales and marketing professionals, state program managers, and all others with expertise in small wind are invited to sign up to participate in an industry validation survey for the program.

Participants in the online survey will be reviewing and evaluating a set of Small Wind Entry Level Learning Objectives. These learning objectives are designed to describe the fundamental knowledge and skills required for entry level small wind practice in a variety of job settings and roles. When finalized, they will provide guidance for the development of small wind education and training programs, will be used to establish the test content outline for an entry level small wind exam, and will help ensure that entry level small wind practitioners have the requisite knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice. For purposes of this program, "Small Wind" has been defined as systems rated at 100 kw or less.

To sign up to be a part of the survey, please use the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NABCEPSmallWind

(NABCEP's contractor on the study). To ensure delivery of this invitation, please add NABCEP-SW@proexam.org to your email address book or approved senders list.

Ezra Auerbach, NABCEP's Executive Director says, "NABCEP thanks the subject matter experts that volunteered their time and expertise to produce this thoughtful and extensive set of Learning Objectives. I heartily invite the Small Wind Industry to support the volunteers' efforts by getting involved in the validation process by signing up for and completing the survey."

About NABCEP: The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the most respected, well-established, and widely recognized national certification organization for professional installers in the field of renewable energy. NABCEP is a volunteer board of representatives who are chosen based on their experience and involvement in the solar energy industry. NABCEP's mission is to develop and implement quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners by supporting and working closely with professionals and stakeholders in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. To learn more visit www.nabcep.org