SEIA Webinars
Our webinars cover a variety of topics relevant to solar professionals, including state policy updates, federal tax issues, community engagement, and much more. Explore all of our webinars below. Archived copies of past webinars are available to SEIA members only. For a full list of upcoming webinars and in-person events, click here.
Webinar Series: Auxin Solar Panel Utilization Briefing and Discussion
This series of three webinars is related to the Auxin Solar circumvention inquiries, involving imports of solar modules and cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, initiated in April 2022. Commerce issued its final affirmative circumvention determinations in August 2023, and established a certification regime for importers and exporters.
The Role of Net Metering In Securing Pennsylvania's Solar Future
Net energy metering provides a number of benefits to Pennsylvanians who have made the decision to install solar on their property. By providing a credit for the electricity their solar system produces, Pennsylvania’s net metering policy has supported the growth of solar across the Commonwealth for over a decade.But how does net metering impact utility customers who haven't adopted solar? We will explore the effect Pennsylvania’s net metering policies have on solar and non-solar owners alike.Speakers:
Member Webinar: Navigating Consumer Protection Issues in the Solar and Storage Industry
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is taking big steps to ensure that every solar installation is safe, reliable, and meets customer expectations.
Virtual Networking Event - Making Business Connections: Diverse Suppliers and Purchasers
Companies with diverse ownership operate across various sectors, including but not limited to the solar industry, encompassing manufacturers, project developers, installers, financiers, and service providers outside of the solar industry, such as DEI consultants and more. SEIA has introduced the Diverse Suppliers Database to bolster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts across these sectors. This platform facilitates connections between buyers across the supply chain and diverse-owned businesses.
Virtual Networking Event: Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Power Hour Northeast
We invited solar and clean energy companies working across the Northeast to participate in our Virtual Networking Event: Apprenticeship & Workforce Power Hour Northeast to explore the registered apprenticeship space and meet virtually with Northeast based workforce partners that can support companies in joining an apprenticeship program, launching an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program, or expanding the candidate pool for apprenticeship programs and other career opportunities.
Implementing Successful Apprenticeship Programs to Comply with Inflation Reduction Act Requirements
Explore modern apprenticeship solutions with insights from industry experts, including a discussion with Chike Aguh, former Chief Innovation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor. In this session, we’ll discuss the impact of apprenticeships on the solar industry and provide actionable strategies for developing an apprenticeship program that helps businesses benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Recruiting Military Talent through Solar Ready Vets Training Partnerships
SkillBridge training programs provide opportunities for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through career training prior to separation. Employers are invited to join us for a webinar hosted by Solar Energy Industries Association to learn more about these programs, featuring success stories from across the industry.Speakers:
What Have Companies Accomplished in SEIA's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Certification Program This Year?
SEIA has published its second DEIJ Certification report, marking two years since the launch of the pioneering DEIJ Certification Program. This program offers valuable resources and guidance to companies, aiding them in assessing their DEIJ practices and implementing effective workplace solutions to enhance diversity. The report's data spans from October 2022 to October 2023.How are companies investing in DEIJ?What certification levels have companies achieved this year?
Navigating the Path Ahead – Updates on Solar and Storage Trade and Supply Chain Challenges in 2024
Join this webinar to hear from SEIA leadership about the current trade and supply chain landscape in the solar and storage industry and how it may evolve in 2024.Trade laws and supply chain challenges can change every year, presenting new business risks and opportunities that can impact market growth. This webinar will provide an overview of the current trade environment and feature a discussion on the top trends SEIA’s trade and market research experts will be watching this year.Speakers:
Spotlighting Construction Inclusion in the Solar Industry
Join SEIA as we explore the concept of inclusivity within the trades while spotlighting Construction Inclusion Week. This engaging webinar is a collaborative effort with McCarthy and Freedom Forever, and it promises to provide you with valuable insights from three accomplished speakers who will share their experiences in this domain.If you're interested in learning more about this topic, enroll in SEIA's DEIJ Certification Program's NEW module 'Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Trades'.