The IBEW68 Photovoltaic Committee
is a network of union electricians committed to advancing the Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Industry in Colorado.
It is in place to promote, assist, and guide IBEW68 electricians and contractors in Photovoltaic System integration, installation, financing and rebate incentives in conjunction with the NPCP (National Photovoltaic Construction Partnership).
It is further formed for those involved members to assist each other on PV installs on their own homes, in order to market and promote the IBEW and its signatory contractors as the customer's choice for Photovoltaic Installation in Colorado
The IBEW 68 Photovoltaic Committee has changed its name to the Renewable Energy Committee as of March 11, 2008
IBEW 68 Promotes Colorado's Clean Energy Economy by installing
the first Small Scale Wind Generator in Metro Denver
The installation will increase electricians' awareness of Residential Wind Generators as a Clean Energy Option
The next PV Networking meeting is:
April 8, 6PM -8pm at the Union hall.
Come to network with other electricians interested in installing Photovoltaic Systems. These meetings are open to all IBEW members, bring a newcomer with you. Our goal is to outreach to the membership and encourage members to apply for the XCEL Energy Solar Rebate program. We have information on the NPCP Solar Purchase program for IBEW members.
Agenda Items for the April Meeting:
- 6:00 PM Butch Hueske of Comelco will present the Solar Trailer design concept for the Promotional solar Trailer to be used at the Democratic National convention and for future Hands on Training in the Solar Curriculum. This project has been funded by the Joint industry promotional Fund, and we need to have acting foremen to guide the design and build project. If you step up to the plate, it will serve as a NABCEP site for certification purposes
- IBEW 68 to Host Colorado Clean Energy and Green Jobs summit at the Union Hall!in June 2008. This is a joint effort between the Colorado Apollo Alliance and the IBEW 68 Renewable Energy Committee
- We need to coordinate for this event and delegate tasks.
- Promotional flyer On IBEW 68 Electrician, TED Thomas as he talks about the PV Installation from purchase to final permit. Come to the General Membership meeting on April 1, to see TED's system and hear him speak about it , during the Photovoltaic Committee report.
- Discussion of Legislative issues in the 2008 session that pertain to Licensing and Other Bills
- Discussion of the IBEW 68 Renewable Energy Committee potential involvement at the Democratic National Convention
- Coordination of NPCP orders for a late April delivery we must have order in by March 28, 2008 Please send your questions to Mary Broderick ibew68pv@ibew68.com or call me at 303 902-4353
- Sign up for free Solar site analysis of your home or email the PV Committee at ibew68pv@ibew68.com. This site analysis will help you to determine what size solar system would be optimum for your home and what percentage of your electrical load could be offset with Solar PV.
PLEASE consider applying for the Residential Solar Program by April 30, 2008.
Colorado has one of the best rebates in the country right now. We can move this industry forward by installing on our own homes. Utility rates in Colorado will be increasing ! Use this valuable rebate to buy a system that will hedge your costs for the next 20-30 years!
NPCP IBEW Solar Program UPDATE
We have a firm pricing commitment for the next 6 months however previous pricing will be increasing about $0.10/Watt. A new price list is available at all RE committee meetings and can be made available to all members, by asking for it at the main office window at the hall.
If you have not applied yet
- Print it out and fill out the application form entitled Solar Program Application
- Fax to the NPCP fax number and the IBEW 68 fax number
- Email me the application and when it is received I will forward the pricing information to you.
- PLEASE EMAIL ME with YOUR QUESTIONS and I will resolve them
- Click on the PV Committee email link at left. I will reply on a daily basis
More info on NPCP Solar program can be found by clicking underlined links below
Also if you have questions about applying for the XCEL rebate to offset the cost of
- The Photovoltaic System began generating as of July 16, 2007.
The IBEW Renewable Energy Committee members have created a Photovoltaic cooperative that helps members who have purchased the NPCP Solar Packages to have the assistance of volunteer electricians who want to get hands on experience installing Photovoltaic systems. This is a "barn raising " concept.
The idea is to help electricians qualify to sit for the NABCEP exam in the Spring of 2008 by giving them volunteer foreman responsibilities on installations that members may not be able to do themselves. This will be done within the NABCEP Guidelines. Come to monthly meetings to learn!
IBEW 68 electricians have collectively purchased 50kW of Photovoltaic systems since Feb. 2007.
