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Comment by Mark Richardson on November 7, 2012 at 5:36am

Thanks, Diane. This was far and away the hardest test I have ever taken. Hands down. Not even close. I am so Happy!!!

Comment by Diane Chojnowski on October 31, 2012 at 6:30am

Congratulations Mark!

Comment by Mark Richardson on October 31, 2012 at 4:53am

I am proud (and r-e-l-i-e-v-e-d!) to announce that I am now a NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer!

Check out www.NABCEP.org for more information on how you can begin or continue your path to a renewable energy future...

Comment by Steve Blase on May 12, 2012 at 6:18pm

SOLAR OR WHOLE HOUSE PERFORMANCE OR BOTH 

If there is no significant air quality or comfort issues with the home, but the utility bill is painful high.  Then installing a solar electric system and some low cost energy improvements that are not part of the holistic whole house performance approach might make the most sense.  Evaluating and decreasing base load usage, changing out lights and then right sizing a solar electric system based on the decreased electric usage could be the satisfying answer the homeowner is looking for.  Then as it makes sense or desired, start upgrading appliances with energy efficient ones as they near the end of their service life.  Many homes currently upgrading with solar are doing so through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).  With a PPA there typically is a very small upfront payment and then just pay for the electricity as it is delivered as you do now with your utility.  So often for as little as a few thousand dollars you can have control over the future cost of electricity, improve your homes energy efficiency, go solar and establish a hedge against the escalation of electric costs.  Financing through traditional methods can create additional savings.

Comment by Mark Richardson on April 30, 2012 at 6:35am

To anyone intyerested in Solar PV sales:

The NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification Exam is coming up! Registration Deadline is May 11, 2012.

Check out www.NABCEP.org for more details on becoming a certified PV Sales or Certified PV Installer.

Comment by Mark Richardson on November 22, 2011 at 3:28am

Cool Matt!

Maybe you could share a little about your system components?

What type of panels, Inverter, racking system, etc.?

Thanks for posting!

Comment by Matthew Redmond on November 17, 2011 at 4:00pm

Oops, forgot to tag the picture. Picture of 11 KW installation I just completed on my training center in Syracuse. Install went smoothly, no drama. PV will provide approx 60% of power needs. cool beans...

Comment by Matthew Redmond on November 17, 2011 at 3:56pm

Comment by Mark Richardson on March 14, 2011 at 6:46pm

Hi Ted,

I think fuel cell technology is very promising, but I have to demur here because I do not know enough about the development pipeline to make any meaningful observations.

Maybe you or someone else in the group could help enlighten me?

Comment by Ted Mitchell on March 13, 2011 at 8:31pm

what about hydrogen fuel cells for a renewable energy? It's being the lightest and highest energy density per unit weight element.The hydrgen fuel cell itself has no moving parts,no combustion, and most impartantly, no pollution.