I have a lot of respect for some of the people promoting the certification program. However, nothing protects consumers better than education and due diligence. Good CEC, NREL and other electronic and hardcopy consumer guides abound. Smart consumers ask installers for references, talk to other customers and contact the contractors license board and the Better Business Bureau. Reporting unsafe and illegal work is the best way to protect your neighbors. Referrals are the best way for installers and customers to connect.

Don, you are welcome to forward my comments, but they will not change the minds of the creators and supporters of the certification program who are convinced that they are doing the right thing.

"Don Loweburg, Offline" wrote:

In a message dated 12/18/2001 5:50:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, larry@energyoutfitters.com writes:
 
 
If this certification program is ever implemented and accepted as a
reality I will know for certain that our industry has lost its
collective mind.

Larry, Tom and other Wrenches,,  Please get these comments to Wendy Parker
(wparker@ispq.org). This is exactly what they need to hear. Since I am on the board it is very important for you collectively get the message accross. That way I have something to back me up.

Best, Don

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