NABCEP & Training [RE-wrenches]

[David Henry]

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Jeff,

Well said! It is so important to realize this industry is still in 
its infancy and will be evolving for years to come.

David

David Henry
Harmony Farm Supply
3244 Hwy 116 N., Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-823-9125 X14 voice
707-823-1734 fax
david at harmonyfarm.com
www.harmonyfarm.com

>I think we need to realize this industry has layers like all other
>industries.  An automotive engineer designs cars and deals with wind
>resistance, weight distribution, styling, power transmission design,
>operator controls, etc.  The car dealer knows pricing, features, and
>financing.  The distributor knows markets, advertising, inventory control,
>and creating sales networks.  The mechanic understands tuning, parts
>replacement, and trouble shooting.  And the tow truck driver only knows
>where the bumper is on each model!
>
>It is possible that the engineer is also a Saturday mechanic and really
>knows how to repair the cars he designs (but not likely!), and it is
>possible at many small garages the dealer, tow truck driver, and mechanic
>are the same person.
>
>However, mature industries develop a place and level of training for
>everyone involved, and do not try to make everyone the same.  Most of the
>people on this list are the system designer, salesperson, installer, and
>service representative, but our industry is still un-developed and we all
>are the exception, and will not be the rule.
>
>Our industry will also become more defined and we will find that as
>engineers become more experienced, they will be doing the designing and
>sizing of the larger commercial and institutional systems, with licensed
>electricians actually following their accurate and detailed designs.
>Residential grid tied systems will become more "packaged" from the suppliers
>and installed by "factory trained" installers to install their specific
>equipment.  Upscale home builders will "rough in" south roof to utility room
>conduit for future a solar system, just as they now rough in wiring for home
>automation systems, computer networks, and audio/video systems.  Low cost
>"kits" will be available from Sears for the always present do-it-yourselfer.
>The remaining highly custom, off grid, or complex mixed energy systems will
>be done by wrenches, and there will always be that market, just as there
>will always be highly paid race car mechanics and Rolls Royce dealers.
>
>Any proposed training or licensing program for our industry should recognize
>these different levels and not attempt to make everyone know it all, or have
>the same certification.  There will be system designers, system installers,
>repair centers, and equipment distributors, and they will not all be done by
>the same person with the same training.  We need to think about the "bigger
>picture" before locking ourselves into too small a certification framework.
>
>Jeff Yago
>
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