[RE-wrenches] Nabcep - grid tie---Off grid

[William Miller]

Friends:

I'd like to make two brief points on the training/NABCEP debate:

1. If I thought NABCEP certification would get me one more job I'd normally 
lose to a low-ball bidder, I'd be inclined to sit for the test, but it won't.

2. Most solar electric installers could not be considered 
electricians.  Until they learn the trade, they are not qualified to 
install the most basic grid tie system.  Conversely, many electricians with 
the most basic electrical skills think they know all that needs to be known 
to design and install solar-electric.  Wrong again.

I don't support the IBEW concept of taking over the solar industry by 
force, but I do respect their concept of actually encouraging well rounded 
electrician's skills.  How many solar installers can actually lay an offset 
into a stick of EMT?  Not many.  Most are glorified stereo installers, 
plugging and praying.

Respectfully,

William Miller
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