Contracts: The Good, The Bad, & The Reality 2026
GENERAL CE.7708000-RE
Key components of solar contracts
Identify and understand the implications of essential elements
Impact on property value
Analyze how solar contracts affect property valuation and marketability
Common pitfalls and red flags
Recognize the potential issues and warning signs within solar contracts
Class Materials
Download a fillable version of the student handout and bring your laptop or download and print for your own physical copy.
Mike Calvert
Your Instructor
I grew up questioning my worth in a system that measured value by letter grades and degrees. But thanks to parents and grandparents who believed in me without conditions, I learned that determination and creativity mattered more than credentials. I’ve always been a dreamer—someone who couldn’t help but look at a job and think, “There’s a better way to do this.” That mindset pushed me to take risks: launching an SEO company, co-founding lacrosse programs, developing niche skills in the fitness industry, and eventually finding purpose in the energy sector.
Not every chapter was a success—some came with tough lessons—but I’ve always believed that if it’s not rooted in honesty and integrity, it’s not worth doing. Founding Solar Certified Pro became more than just business; it became a mission to bring transparency and service to an industry that desperately needs both.
At the end of the day, my greatest accomplishment will never be a company or title—it will be the relationships I’ve built, especially with my wife, my kids, and the people who’ve walked beside me through every step of this journey.