Tim Romeyn, Solar, Nevada
Tim Romeyn shares his experience of transitioning from working in the water well drilling industry to the solar industry. He expresses how his quality of life has significantly improved since making the career change. He mentions that in his previous job, he was always away from his family and now he is about to get married in November, something he believes would not have been possible if he had stayed in the drilling industry.
Working in the fossil fuel industry, he was always in remote locations with minimal communication with others. However, in the solar industry, he enjoys working with people and feels like he is making a positive impact on the world by helping homeowners transition to clean energy. Despite having no prior experience in the solar industry, he emphasizes the importance of getting involved now and making a difference.
He acknowledges that he had mechanical skills but lacked electrical skills when he first entered the clean energy sector. He encourages others who are interested in clean energy to pursue it wholeheartedly, knowing that they will be making a significant impact on the world and changing their own lives for the better. Overall, he expresses gratitude for the opportunity to work in the solar industry and the positive impact it has had on his life.