NABCEP [RE-wrenches]

[Max Balchowsky]

Bob, I have been an electrical contractor in California for over 20 years. I
have built Hotels, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, Tilt-up Industrial Parks,
Strip Centers and many other commercial projects in California. I have
watched the current thread contain fears of mandatory certification in
relation to NABCEP. I really don't understand the problem.... I have
installed  46 system in the last 2 years - ( well over 150 kilowatts). I was
amassed at how technically simple solar systems were. The most difficult
part of installing solar as an electrical contractor, in my opinion, is
dealing with roof penetrations. If you know how to do that, and you are a
C-10, you should have no trouble following the directions that come with any
Solar System Equipment and putting it in according to code, and the
manufacturers' specs. I really don't understand the paranoia surrounding the
possibility of having to pass a test to be certified to install solar. I.
for one welcome any one, or any agency on my doorstep to examine my
credentials or ability to install Solar Electric Energy Systems in a
professional manner.............

Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems (Solar Electric Energy Systems)
100 S. Sunrise wy
Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
760-403-6810
www.seesolar.com
max at seesolar.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection" <econnect at snowcrest.net>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 4:54 PM
Subject: RE: NABCEP [RE-wrenches]


Graham,
So, I infer from your statement below that you and Cal Seia are OK
with every C-10, C-46, and B licensee installing PV without any
training or experience? That's INCREDIBLY short sited and foolish,
IMO. You want a repeat of the 80s? That's what you are going to get.

>ìThe Commission should not mandate certification by the North American
>Board of Certified Energy Practitioners or any other certification body
>except the California Contractors State License Board.

Pardon me, but buying those names and trashing NABCEP at the same
time puts your credibility at near zero. That, my friend, is a pity.

>
>By the way I just purchased the web site names www.certifiedsolar.com
>and www.certified-solar.com.

--
Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection
PO Box 203, Hornbrook, CA 96044
800.945.7587 or 530.475.3402
fax 530-475-3401
www.electronconnection.com

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