NABCEP Update [RE-wrenches]

[Jeff Yago]

I would like to point out that there are other options in this debate.  I am
a certified energy manager (CEM) which is a program administered under the
Association of Energy Engineers in Atlanta. The CEM provides energy
reduction studies and building inspections for commercial and institutional
facilities, and if you want to do contracts with any government agency (hint
hint larger systems) in this field, you better be CEM certified.

They also have a Demand side manager (DSM) certification which is for people
who deal with kW load reduction studies and related projects, and another
certification for those working in the co-generation field, and another for
lighting professionals.

All of their certification programs relate in some way to energy
conservation, all require an extensive two day review/test which are given
in different cities throughout the year, all require written qualification
and work references which are actually checked, all require some level of
education and experience in the field, and all require continued education
credits to keep the certification active.  They sponsor many different one
and two day training schools which are held all over the United States
throughout the year, and support local "chapters" in most states who also
sponsor local educational programs.

I use them only as an example, but I feel instead of "re-inventing the
wheel" to form an un-known solar trade association from the ground up, why
not work with an existing professional association that is already known
worldwide in the energy conservation field.  I am sure they would be very
interested in helping develop another "arm" of their energy certification
programs, and you would benefit from their very extensive knowledge base and
training related to reducing your clients electrical loads to obtain much
higher solar system performance.

If any interest, check out their web site --->
http://www.aeecenter.org/certification/

Just a thought...........


Jeff Yago

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