Renua Energy Receives EVITP Certification
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program
After several weeks ofdiligent training, two of Renua Energy's talented master electricians recently achieved EVITP (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program) Certification.
Renua's founder and president, Dave Byrne, described this achievement's importance: "EVITP Certification is an important step in the growth of Renua's experience and core competency. Completing this program successfully assures that our team's electricians have the most up-to-date, relevant training for the electric vehicle charger market and reinforces our unwavering commitment to best construction practices."
The training program is described as follows on the EVITP website:
"The EVITP program provides the most comprehensive training for the installation of EVSE equipment in North America today. More than a technical installation course, EVITP offers a full overview of the Electric Vehicle industry including an extensive section on Customer Relations & Customer Satisfaction
"Developed in collaboration with industry, EVITP offers the perspective of Automakers, Utilities, EVSE equipment manufacturers and other key stakeholder associations. The EVITP collaborative understands the importance of the EV market being properly supported as it develops and expands. The electricians installing EVSE must understand the many aspects of the market today to adequately address customer questions, concerns and satisfaction."
The training included all of the following:
- EV prospect/customer relations and experience
- Automobile manufacturer’s charging performance integrity specifications
- EV battery types, specifications, and charging characteristics
- Utility interconnect policies and requirements
- Utility grid stress precautions including demand response integration technologies
- Role of electrical storage devices as charging intermediaries
- Installing, commissioning, and maintaining electric storage devices
- Charging station fundamentals including brand/model-specific installation instructions for:
- Level 1: 120 VAC 15 amps
- Level 2: 120-240 VAC 60 amps
- Level 3: 480 VAC 125 amps or 600 VDC 550 amps
- Leve 4: DC Ultra Fast Chargers
- Service-level assessments and upgrade implementation
- Integration of electric vehicle infrastructure with distributed generation
- Understanding Internet Protocol (IP) networking of charging stations
- National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and requirements
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E and OSHA regulations
- National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) for electric vehicle equipment
- First responder safety and fire hazard measures
- Next Generation Charging
- EVSE Troubleshooting, Repair and Commissioning
Renua Energy is a federally and state certified SDVOSB providing solar development project resources and electric vehicle service equipment project development.
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