The DIY Market in VT is non-existent for net-metered systems (except for those unaware of incentives), for a homeowner cannot receive a State incentive unless purchased from and installed by a what we term a "solar partner", approved to offer the incentive by an authorized peer review committee. Is this the case in CA and other states with incentives? Off-grid is another DIY story.
Kirk Herander, VT Solar, LLC From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Parrish, Peter Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:55 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing This is all great stuff, and I would like to add one more "bon mot". When I get into a situation where I am asked to break down my costs, or work with a DIY client where they will purchase the hardware and have me install the equipment...I gently steer the conversation to issues of quality of design, quality equipment, customer satisfaction and warranties. I walk them through the "what if" when an inverter fails that they purchased; and other scenarios. If we get to the point where price continues to be the sole focus, I drop my voice a few half-tones, look them in the eye (if I can) and slowly say, "If price is your only concern, I suggest you work with another company." This usually results in a spasm of indignation, "How dare you tell me I shouldn't try get the lowest possible price!" I usually say something to the effect that they have every right to pursue the lowest price, but that approach isn't a good fit for our company. I have never been able to turn one of these customers around so I think that the best approach is to terminate discussion politely and ASAP. - Peter Parrish California Solar Engineering _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
