National Association of Solar Installers (maybe?) [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

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Jeff,
Just as there is a world of difference between a regular electrician and a 
PV installer, so too are small specialist organizations and big orgs with 
lots of money and lobbying power. For example, the IBEW is powerful enough 
to influence the NEC and national and California PV legislation. I'm not 
recommending the IBEW, but it would be nice to have their muscle. The 
Teamsters is another powerful group. I think John Wiles has more influence 
on the NEC than NABCEP could have.
Joel Davidson

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> Joel:
>
> Ever try to enlist the help of a "regular" electrician to install a solar 
> pv system for you?  How about giving them a copy of the NABCEP testing 
> guide and see how well they do. Yes, I also hold a Journeyman Electricians 
> license, but most of the other electricians I have run into are just not 
> interested. Yes, if you tell them where you need a conduit run to an 
> inverter they will do a great job and will meet the code, but most do not 
> want to know what they are hooking up or why.
>
> Unlike any other trade, solar involves many skills and many different 
> installation issues. I just think we need a totally separate group that 
> represents installers unique needs, not some module manufacturer group 
> wanting to lobby for another government contract.
>
> I am sorry to say, but I do not see any real interest from NABCEP or SEIA 
> to address the everyday concerns of the small business solar guy (or gal).
>
> Jeff Yago
>


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