Chris,
I have done this in the past. WI incentives used to require NABCEP cert.
Looking back, i probably undercharged. Given that you are putting your
reputation and certification on the line and therefor will need to be
involved in design, planning, and inspection, i think that a percentage of
, July 16, 2012 9:51 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Recertification Survey
Jeff,
I got certified in the first round in 2003, so my recert is due this year and
I'm facing this added requirement for the first time just like you. While it's
definitely an added hassle, a
Hello Wrenches,I have recently learned that as part of the NABCEP recertification process a Quality Assessment Survey must be presented to three System Owners during the recertification period. The questions in the survey are:TO BE COMPLETED BY SYSTEM OWNER: 1. Upon completion of the System instal
Jeffrey Quackenbush.
From:
Andrew Truitt
To:
RE-wrenches
Sent:
Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:15 PM
Subject:
ame.
Jeffrey Quackenbush.
From: Andrew Truitt
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP
Wrenches - I'd like to address some of the aforementioned concerns about
NABCEP. I do not claim to present the official NABC
Sorry, William. You have to be the Executive Director of a non-profit or
similar to get a month vacation. If you¹re a NABCEP Certified Installer, it
is catch as catch can. (I can attest to that.) However, there probably
aren¹t a lot of out of work NABCEP Certified Installers.
In all seriousness,
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Truitt
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:16 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP
Wrenches - I'd like to address some of the aforementioned concerns about
NABCEP. I do not claim
Colleagues:
I have been debating in my own mind the merits and demerits of applying for
NABCEP. I see below the conclusive evidence that I should become
certified. If NAPCEP installers get to take month long vacations, I'm all in.
William Miller
At 07:17 AM 6/2/2012, you wrote:
The onl
Bill,
I'm not your "UL guy", and I haven't taken any UL trainings or
exams. But when I review the UL web page about this subject
(http://lms.ulknowledgeservices.com/catalog/display.resource.aspx?resourceid=285443),
the requirement is for a "qualified electrician", not a l
Hi Chris, et al,
As I remember, at least one of our colleagues on this list signs his
email with the UL solar certification. I hope I don't put him on the
spot, but I would be interested in his comments on the subject. As I
remember, the UL blessing requires an electrician license, (as I
rem
I conduct a lot of program inspections. I estimate @ 120-150/year mostly
in the northeast. I have noticed that w/r to the quality of the
installation, I can usually tell when the installer is not NABCEP
certified. There are exceptions to this, but in general the systems
with the most amount of
I really appreciate the effort that NABCEP takes to ensure the
certification has value. Being in the Caribbean, I find that having a
NABCEP PV certification ends the conversation on competency before it
begins, as no international company expects to find capable people here.
Being NABCEP certified
I like NABCEP because I meet people all the time who couldn't pass the exam. As
long as it stays very challenging and requires a lot of specific knowledge I am
ok with it. I found it super difficult and would not have been surprised if I
failed. I am glad to have a credential that shows I have a
Wrenches - I'd like to address some of the aforementioned concerns about
NABCEP. I do not claim to present the official NABCEP "company line", but
I have been a certificant since 2007, have been involved with a
few programmatic committees, and currently sit on the board of directors.
- I certa
One of the issues I have with the NABCEP certification is the title. When I
look at the subject matter, comparing the scope to other similar
certifications, I feel "installer" is not really accurate. I have a couple
of workers that install PV systems with me, and they are able to get the
job done.
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:04 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP
NABCEP has been a strangely quiet subject on this forum. FYI -
Dana,
I know where you live because I once lived there, and even worked
with you for a short spell in 1994. It's called "mountain paradise",
and you have been able to make a decent living there, doing well the
work you love while living in the heart of it. Part of why it
NABCEP has been a strangely quiet subject on this forum. FYI - I checked
with our honorable moderator prior to posting this.
If we are attempting to expand the field of "certified" installer and
designers why is NABCEP run the way it is?
Getting the NABCEP cert and living in w.CO has been a
David, Have you contacted NABCEP? They would probably have all the
contact information if they are qualifying the training for credits. Chris
On 4/6/2012 9:42 AM, Dave Palumbo wrote:
Wrenches,
I am trying to chase down NABCEP credit hours from the Feb 28/29^th
ALT E Dealer Conference in Wa
Wrenches,
I am trying to chase down NABCEP credit hours from the Feb 28/29th ALT E
Dealer Conference in Waterville Valley, NH.
The trainers said they would send the certificates out to folks when they
got back to their offices. 4 weeks later and no certificates (needed for
recertification for
The info on the ongrid solar website also is a good fit for the NABCEP PV
sales exam..
Jesse
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Roy Butler wrote:
> Nick,
>
> The best advice I can give you is to use the NABCEP PV Technical Sales
> Resource Guide.
> The exam is based on the Task Analysis, as is th
grid tie stuff is less complicated than the first days of
being able to interconnect to the utility, so I'm optimistic for whats possible.
Aloha, Keith
From: Mark Frye
To: 'Keith Cronin' ; 'RE-wrenches'
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012
Nick,
The best advice I can give you is to use the NABCEP PV Technical
Sales Resource Guide.
The exam is based on the Task Analysis, as is the Resource Guide.
The resources used to develop the exam are also used to develop the
Resource Guide.
It's a
Hi all,
out of curiosity, what resources are you using to study for this?
If it is like the PV installer test, it is a puzzle and a test, but all and
all, not that hard if you super know your stuff.
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To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Sal
at the utility level will cause us to
head in this direction, naturally.
Aloha, Keith
From: Jesse Dahl
To: Wrenches
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 8:05 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Sales
Hello,
I'm prepping for the NABCEP sales exam and was wo
Hello,
I'm prepping for the NABCEP sales exam and was wondering if others on here have
taken it? What are your thoughts?
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Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 9:35 PM
To: wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP test
my favorite part of the test was sitting for an ultra detailed exam that
expected you to have certain things memorized that no engineer or
electrician does&#
: Friday, April 01, 2011 9:35 PM
To: wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP test
my favorite part of the test was sitting for an ultra detailed exam that
expected you to have certain things memorized that no engineer or
electrician does't use resources for (like voltage drop, lag bolt ratings
my favorite part of the test was sitting for an ultra detailed exam that
expected you to have certain things memorized that no engineer or electrician
does't use resources for (like voltage drop, lag bolt ratings, and the rest)
and
getting the letter with the test location with the wrong addres
on for the
site!
Nick Soleil
Project Manager
Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions, LLC
PO Box 657
Petaluma, CA 94953
Cell: 707-321-2937
Office: 707-789-9537
Fax: 707-769-9037
From: Bob-O Schultze
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Fri, April 1, 2011 9:34:51 AM
Sub
Nick Soleil
Project Manager
Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions, LLC
PO Box 657
Petaluma, CA 94953
Cell: 707-321-2937
Office: 707-789-9537
Fax:707-769-9037
From: Bob-O Schultze
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Fri, April 1, 2011 9:34:51 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches
Bob-O,
Sorry about the 70. I understand about not being able to tell us what we got
wrong, those questions would circulate pretty fast, not by me of course.
I've been hard on NABCEP, especially privately to Ezra, lots of frustrations
taken out on Ezra, but he takes it well, and follows up with
Larry,
This also from Ezra -who, because of a bit of silliness on the part of the
moderator of this list- cannot post here.
"Larry,
NABCEP provides test takers with a passing score and a partial breakdown of
their score by exam blueprint area. It is always a bit confusing because we
report onl
Ezra,
Do you follow guidelines as to the "rights and responsibilities" of test
takers. Do test takers have a right to see the questions they got wrong?
Larry Liesner
Wirewiz
Westport, CT
Phone: 203-644-2404
Fax: 203-557-0556
wire...@gmail.com
www.wire-wiz.com
On Apr 1, 2011, at 1:14 AM, Andre
Either way both are just tests, and both are just there solely for the
formality of AHJ.
I've done enough hiring of engineers to be thoroughly unconvinced any testing,
certification, GPA, degree level makes any indication of level of ability. I
remember a time a few years back when i hired a 2n
more and more I see this kind of posturing from the Vultures circling the Renewable Energy Industry. It's even more hurtful when you see this crap from "Professional" Firms.Rant Off.. dbDan BrownFoxfire Energy Corp.Renewable Energy Systems(802)-483-2564www.Foxfire-Energy.comNABCEP #09
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Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:11 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP St
encourages life-long learning, but Bill
Brooks is right. What out for slippery slopes.
Joel Davidson
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From: Greg Egan
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 9:36 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Nabcep Stamp
Bill & Peter,
: Thursday, March 31, 2011 9:36 AM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Nabcep Stamp
Bill & Peter,
Okay, if I have a PE Stamp that means I went to school and worked under a
mentor for an amount of time to qualify for the PE exam. Passed the exam and I
got my s
Nick,
The passing grade is 70, they don't change that. I think they just wan't to see
if any one question was consistently answered wrong and so maybe there was a
problem with the question and they may decide that everyone gets that question
right. I would guess that rarely happens.
As far as
That sounds about right, a NABCEP board member told me they meet and vote on
the difficulty of each question.
So 5-7 weeks of wondering if you have what it takes to pass.
When you get the email notification it will say "congratulations" or something
to that effect in the subject line wh
Bill & Peter,
Okay, if I have a PE Stamp that means I went to school and worked under
a mentor for an amount of time to qualify for the PE exam. Passed the
exam and I got my stamp.
If I have NABCEP certification that means I worked installing solar
electric systems (in my case) for an amoun
It took 7 weeks to get my results.
Mike Cook
m...@powerupco.com
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Nick Soleil
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:42 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Test
Hi wrenches:
I sat for the NABCEP exam last weekend, and was surprised yesterday to hear
that we will not receive the exam results for another month! I had heard that
it only took a week. What was your experience. Also, the e-mail yesterday
said
that the Board has to decide what grade wi
I cannot speak for NABCEP either, but if I understand the intent of the building official, he or she is seeking a level of assurance of the design submittal. I think that would be a misapplication of the concept of NABCEP. NABCEP allows those who have passed the exams to use the NABCEP logo in var
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Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:05 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp
I am wondering if anyone has had a NABCEP stamp made to stamp plans. I have
a city agency who is comfortable with the NABCEP certific
oun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Andrew
Truitt
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:57 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp
Troy - I have not encountered this before but would you mind sharing what
city agency you are refer
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Bob-O
Schultze
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 5:47 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [SPAM] Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Stamp
Troy,
On Mar 30, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Troy Harvey wrote:
I am wondering if anyone has had a NABCEP stamp made to stamp plans
Troy,
On Mar 30, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Troy Harvey wrote:
I am wondering if anyone has had a NABCEP stamp made to stamp plans. I have a
city agency who is comfortable with the NABCEP certification as a
qualification, but would like to see a stamp. Has anyone out there done this?
Troy
I'm with And
Troy - I have not encountered this before but would you mind sharing what
city agency you are refering to? NABCEP is always interested in hearing
about these types of "unconventional" uses of the certification.
For a brighter energy future,
Andrew Truitt
Principal
Truitt Renewable Energy Consul
I am wondering if anyone has had a NABCEP stamp made to stamp plans. I have a
city agency who is comfortable with the NABCEP certification as a
qualification, but would like to see a stamp. Has anyone out there done this?
Troy
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tests, but not so good in the
> field.
>
>
> sent anonymously as possible to protect the innocent
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>> - Original Message -----
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>> From: Dana <mailto:d...@solarwork.com>
>>
>> To: 'RE-wrenches' <mailto:re-wre
days, but, come on, man.
Conclusionsome people are good at passing tests, but not so good in the
field.
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From: Dana
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:46 AM
Subje
On Behalf Of Warren Lauzon
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:46 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP marketing
>From what I see, NABCEP is heavily hardware oriented, with only a smidgen of
>actual problem solving and/or theory. It totally falls apart with battery
. Being certified will not make you capable of much –
> if any – real troubleshooting.
>
>
> *From:* Nick Soleil
> *Sent:* Monday, February 07, 2011 2:16 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP marketing
>
> To become NABCEP certified, you only
/hardware issues. Being certified will not make you capable of much – if
any – real troubleshooting.
From: Nick Soleil
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:16 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP marketing
To become NABCEP certified, you only need to have installed 2 PV systems.
1
expressed their non interest
in NABCEP for a variety of reasons.
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From: wire...@gmail.com
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:54 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP is Union Based? That's news to me!
I spent about $1500 for prep c
bo
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 11:10:21 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP marketing
Larry,
It’s easy to become frustrated browsing, or studying, anyone’s marketing these
days. It’s OK to squeak once in a while on topics like this (in my opinion).
NABCEP has not been discussed to
ence, (802) 888-7194
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Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:54 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP is Union Based? That's news to me!
I s
I spent about $1500 for prep course, hotel, etc to pass the entry level exam,
so I have that.
I spent about $2000 for prep, hotel, plane fare for the certification but I
failed the test. I am taking it again in March. I'm studying harder this time.
I'm 62 and my memory is not what it used to b
Larry
My PE is not required for the majority of work I do either, but I get a
considerable "edge" over my competition because I have invested the time
energy and went through the stress of taking the exam. It is the same way
with NABCEP, I have shown that I am willing to take the time, energy and
hnny come
late, upstart Phillips who prevailed with VHS.
Thanks,
Bill Loesch
Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar
- Original Message -
From: "Warren Lauzon"
To: "RE-wrenches"
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP +
> Way back in my more Li
I can't believe that reputable installers are actually trying to have this ad
removed and have a problem with NABCEP's efforts to give this industry some
standards. I can't even count how many jobs I have fixed that were installed
by professionals 10 years ago. It is just scary what some insta
Bob-O,
It sounds like you have some influence as to running this ad when you stated
"NO FREAKIN' WAY!" as a response to me asking NABCEP to either stop running it
or alter it so it doesn't have a negative effect on non-certificants.
Obviously, from the responses to my thread, the ad offends som
BCEP looks like the best bet for that.
-Original Message-
From: Conrad Geyser
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 4:49 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP +
The advantage of having NABCEP is that it at least creates the idea and
maybe lays the groundwork for lice
Larry, Aram, etc,
Let me put this as succinctly as I can:
NO FREAKIN' WAY!
I've sat on the NABCEP BoD for many years -almost since it began. I am not an
IBEW or NECA member, nor have I ever been. I've had my CA C-10 since 1991 and
I've been a NABCEP Certified PV installer since 2003. For many yea
The advantage of having NABCEP is that it at least creates the idea and
maybe lays the groundwork for licensing provisions for solar installers.
Here in Massachusetts, we still can't pull our own electrical permits. And
by the way, that's BECAUSE of the electricians union. The whole thing has
act
I think these may be:
http://www.sunwize.com/webinars/
Blessings,
Kelly
Kelly Larson
Box 104
Piercy, CA 95587
707-223-3209
Electrical Engineer
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
ISPQ Master Trainer
CA C-10 # 868189
solarke...@asis.com
"I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a sour
Sunwise is having one this Thursday on code approved roof mounts.
Todd
On Tuesday, January 4, 2011 11:54am, "gary easton" said:
Hello Wrenches,
Anyone aware of webinars coming up approved for NABCEP's code related
continuing education credits?
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Hello Wrenches,
Anyone aware of webinars coming up approved for NABCEP's code related
continuing education credits?
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NABCEP Announces New Level in PV Installer Certification Program
CLIFTON PARK, NY, May 20, 2010 - The North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners (NABCEP) announces new credentialin
Subject: NABCEP Releases Small Wind Installer Certification Application Ahead
of the September 2010 Exam
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NABCEP Releases the Small Wind Installer Certification Application Ahead of the
September 2010 Exam
Clifton Park, NY, May 19, 2010 - NABCEP
The North American B
lar 1 - Saint Louis Solar
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Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 11:56 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU
PRESS RELEASE CONTENT:
May 5, 2010
Clifton Park, New York
NABCEP Charges Ahead with New Credentiali
, 2010 11:56 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU
PRESS RELEASE CONTENT:
May 5, 2010
Clifton Park, New York
NABCEP Charges Ahead with New Credentialing Opportunities
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
announces new credential
Nicely managed. Congratulations.
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Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:56 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU
PRESS RELEASE CONTENT:
May 5, 2010
Clifton Park, New York
NABCEP Charges Ahead with
PRESS RELEASE CONTENT:
May 5, 2010
Clifton Park, New York
NABCEP Charges Ahead with New Credentialing Opportunities
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) announces
new credentialing programs in response to growing renewable energy markets.
NABCEP Chairperson Don Wa
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP
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Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 8:41 AM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP competition? ANYONE OUT THERE???
What or who is running this solar
n't discussed/addressed w/ UL prior to their launching.
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Davidson
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To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches]
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May
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 8:25 AM
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP competition? ANYONE OUT THERE???
I am frustrated by the lack of response from the folks at NABCEP
regardi
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Underwriters Laboratories Announces Personnel Certification Program
for Solar Photovoltaic System Insta
Underwriters Laboratories Announces Personnel Certification Program
for Solar Photovoltaic System Installers
26.04.2010: Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in
safety testing and certification, announced today the introduction of a new
program to train and certify ins
The email below is from NABCEP; they are looking for a few minutes of your
time. Please read their email and complete their survey:
April 14, 2010
Hello,
Part of the rigorous requirements for NABCEP to maintain the prestigious ANSI
Accreditation for the PV Installer personnel certification prog
th and can confirm what Bob-O said.
-Matt Lafferty
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Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:19 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Exam was: PV excelle
Thanks Joel,
That was the type of information I was looking for.
At 01:36 PM 3/28/2010, you wrote:
The PV industry started using 32 to 38 silicon single crystal solar
cells in series to charge 12-volt batteries. At first, 33-cell
modules were used without charge controllers for smaller PV syst
I wholeheartedly agree with and can confirm what Bob-O said.
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From: Bob-O Schultze
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:18 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Exam was: PV excellent battery charger
Folks,
While none of us obviously has access to the wording of the specific question
itself, I can assur
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From: Bob-O Schultze
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:18 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Exam was: PV excellent battery charger
Folks,
While none of us obviously has access to the wording of the specific question
itself, I can assure you that there are no "
Folks,
While none of us obviously has access to the wording of the specific question
itself, I can assure you that there are no "tricky" or non-sensical questions
on ANY of the NABCEP exams. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who come up with
the questions AND the answers aren't a bunch of nerds
Allan - I think both tools could be very useful and fully support the
website modifications.
Andrew Truitt
NABCEP Certified PV Installer (ID# 032407-66)
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 2:12 PM, R Ray Walters wrote:
> Both ideas are simple and make good sense. I think listing the number of
> years ce
Both ideas are simple and make good sense. I think listing the number of years
certified is a strong reason I'd renew actually, otherwise what's the
difference between someone who has been certified for 6 years vs. 6 months?
R. Walters
r...@solarray.com
Solar Engineer
On Mar 14, 2010, at 12
wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar
[al...@positiveenergysolar.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 11:11 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP website ideas
Wrenches,
Recently I wrote to NABCEP with two requests, for changes on the website's
public information:
1. In ad
Allan and other NABCEP certs,
I say Yes to both the alphabetized full listing and year of cert.
I propose to list as follows: Name, home state, year certified, and date
certification expires.
Dave Palumbo
Independent Power LLC
Hyde Park, VT
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Wrenches,
Recently I wrote to NABCEP with two requests, for changes on
the website's public information:
1. In addition to a state-by-state list of certificants, have also
a single overall alphabetized list that is not delimited by state, to
allow a quick check if an installer who claims c
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Doug Wells
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:33 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP
William,
I agree that the value of NABCEP is mixed. I would like to think that
it is still a benchma
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP
William,
I agree that the value of NABCEP is mixed. I would like to think that
it is still a benchmark.
To me the importance of NABCEP has not been the test, but the
prerequisites to take the test.
A test is just a test and I have always felt that they have
William,
I agree that the value of NABCEP is mixed. I would like to think that
it is still a benchmark.
To me the importance of NABCEP has not been the test, but the
prerequisites to take the test.
A test is just a test and I have always felt that they have limited
value. But experience i
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