NEC question [RE-wrenches]

[Matt Tritt]

If only we COULD throw the bums out!

Since this is a County thing, the only throw-outable bum happens to be
our district supervisor, who just happens to be a pro-development,
pro-big business, anti anything appearing to be conservationist or
anti-nuclear. (We have a big nuke plant in the county). Getting him
un-elected didn't work in the last election (big biz and developer money
behind this guy) either. :-(

We also seem to have one solar inspector with the County planning dept.
who has become the de-facto alternative energy Tzar - he's the bloke who
wrote the stupid paper I quoted. There's no way to get him out except
retirement!

Oh what fun. I'm waiting for the order for color coordinated modules!

Matt T

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffery Wolfe, Global Resource Options
[mailto:jeff at globalresourceoptions.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 8:14 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: RE: NEC question [RE-wrenches]

Throw the bums out. Seriously, it's time to tell your clients that they
should be working to change their town government. That list does NOT
represent government by/of/for the people.

A little work from your clients in the Mayor's office (or equivalent
ELECTED
official) may have some good influence. It depends upon who the clients
are,
and what the elected official is like. But raising a little noise can
sometimes be a good idea.

Just stirring the pot late at night...

Jeff Wolfe (the third? Jeff)

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Worcester [mailto:chris at solarwindworks.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 8:58 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: RE: NEC question [RE-wrenches]



Hi Matt,

We just got our plan check back from the Town of Truckee Planning &
Building
Departments, on a fixed top-of-pole array feeding  an Sunny Boy 1800
with
the following hit list, which is or isn't mellower than yours depending
on
who's reading it.

1. Provide plans for the screening of  the solar panel and the equipment
required. The Development Code requires ground mounted collectors be
screened from public view to the maximum extent feasible along with any
equipment required.

2. The exterior surface of the solar collector and any related equipment
shall have a matte finish and be color coordinated to harmonize with the
roof materials and the dominate building colors.

3. The height of the tower shall not exceed 35'. Provide elevations of
the
tower to verify the height.

4. The tower shall comply with all setback standards. The tower must be
located 20 feet from the rear property line and 10' from the side
property
line.

5. Provide (2) copies boundary survey documentation completed, wet
stamped
and signed by the appropriately licensed professional.

6. PUD review and approval required prior to issue of the building
permit.

7. Show proposed location of the DC disconnect and remaining equipment.

That's all folks.

On item 1 we submitted a site plan showing the location in the back
yard,
not visible from the street in front, just Interstate 80, over his fence
across Donner Creek and through the trees. They want him to put up a
balloon
to see if they can see it from I80! Go figure.

#2. Do we paint the glass, too?

#3. We submitted the elevation with the engineering for the foundation
on
the pole mount, showing all heights.

#4. Prior to submittal the Town stated the setback in the rear to be 10
feet.

#5. This is a 50 year old subdivision with established fencing etc... A
new
boundary Survey is very expensive and just not necessary.

#6. At least the folks at the PUD are willing and working with us.

#7. That's as close as they get to the NEC for now.

What next? Is this progress?

Sincerely,

Chris Worcester
Solar Wind Works
USA Distributor of Proven Wind Turbines
Toll Free: 877-682-4503
Fax: 530-582-4603
www.solarwindworks.com
chris at solarwindworks.com
"Proven Energy Solutions"

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