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

[Blair May]

Thinking that NABCEP will address anything like these issues is unfortunately NOT going to happen. Kinda like the IBEW alining them selfs w/  us pv installers. 

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From: Joel Davidson <joel.davidson at sbcglobal.net>



Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:11:41 

To:RE-wrenches at topica.com

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







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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