Solar and Storage Industry Forum (SSIF)

Our objective is to submit industry consensus-based Public Inputs (PIs) to NFPA for the 2026 National Electrical Code.

Solar and Storage Industry Forum (SSIF) – A coalition that has come together to organize, convene, support, and mentor solar industry professionals through the NEC public input process

Comprised of individuals and the organizations below dedicated to continually improving the installation safety of PV and storage systems in the U.S.

  • Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA)
  • Solar Energy International (SEI)
  • PV Industry Codes Council (PVICC)
  • Large-scale Solar Association (LSA)

Results: Proposals for changes to the NEC (2026 cycle)

Total # of suggested changes from SSIF members:37
Total # of PIs drafted and submitted by SSIF:24
Total # of PIs “Returned to Sender” (RTS)*:8

*RTS are those where some members of the SC would not be able to support in Committee meetings as written. The original proponent was encouraged to submit on their own.