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.
Reactive Power Compensation: How to Unlock New Revenue Opportunities for Solar and Storage Projects
Solar and storage companies have developed a growing interest in receiving compensation for reactive power in projects across the United States. While reactive power compensation has been available to numerous types of resources for decades, recent improvements in solar and storage technological capabilities, and a 2017 order from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, have combined to turn reactive power into an attractive and achievable revenue opportunity for solar and storage resources- particularly in MISO and PJM.
Part 5 - SEIA Summer Webinar Series: Solar Leading the Recovery
Net-metering compensation has been decided as a retail rate matter at the state-by-state level for decades, but a petition recently filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), asked FERC to declare that net metering is subject to FERC’s "exclusive federal jurisdiction over wholesale energy sales.” Join SEIA for a timely webinar examining why this petition raised alarm bells among both solar advocates and state policymakers, and what the recent FERC ruling means for access to distributed energy resources like solar energy in retail markets.
Part 4 - SEIA Summer Webinar Series: Solar Leading the Recovery
Tomorrow, join SEIA staff and other industry experts for a new installment of SEIA’s Summer Webinar Series: Solar Leading the Recovery. As federal, state, and local governments explore policies to stimulate the economy and create jobs in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, one thing is clear—solar is ready to lead. Join us for a deep dive on key topics facing solar companies and the broader clean energy industry during the response and recovery to COVID-19.
Part 3 - SEIA's Summer Webinar Series: Solar Leading the Recovery
Tomorrow, join SEIA staff and other industry experts for a new installment of SEIA’s Summer Webinar Series: Solar Leading the Recovery. As federal, state, and local governments explore policies to stimulate the economy and create jobs in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, one thing is clear—solar is ready to lead. Join us for a deep dive on key topics facing solar companies and the broader clean energy industry during the response and recovery to COVID-19.
Part 2 - SEIA's Summer Webinar Series: Solar Leading the Recovery
Cybersecurity attacks are increasingly being used to undermine the secure supply of electricity – and regulators are paying attention. In this webinar, we will explore the current threat landscape, new policy initiatives to improve cybersecurity, and how both distributed and utility-scale solar can implement a strong cyber program. Members will be provided the practical and tactical steps to mitigate ongoing cyber risks that face our electric grid that ensures the highest level of security despite the current cyber environment.
Codes & Standards 101 Webinar Series
Next Level Solar Electrical Requirements: What’s New for Solar & Storage in the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code
Summer Webinar Series: Solar Leading the Recovery - Part 1
Tomorrow, join SEIA President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper for a deep dive into SEIA's vision for how the solar industry can lead our nation's economic recovery. This webinar will also feature an update on trade and domestic manufacturing from John Smirnow, General Counsel and Vice President of Market Strategy at SEIA.
Final Installment - COVID-19 Solar Industry Impact Webinar Series
Tomorrow, join SEIA staff experts and special guests for the final broadcast of the COVID-19 Solar Industry Impact Webinar Series. These important weekly presentations serve to update participants on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the U.S.
COVID-19 Solar Industry Impact Webinar Series: Part Eleven
Tomorrow, join SEIA staff experts and special guests for the eleventh webinar of the COVID-19 Solar Industry Impact Webinar Series. These important weekly presentations serve to update participants on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the U.S. solar industry, provide updates on federal and state policy and offer tips for navigating these complex developments. Tomorrow's Topics: Congress and COVID-19 – The Reaction and Legislative Paths Going Forward
COVID-19 Solar Industry Impact Webinar Series: Part Ten
Tomorrow, join SEIA staff experts and special guests for the tenth webinar of the COVID-19 Solar Industry Impact Webinar Series. These important weekly presentations serve to update participants on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the U.S. solar industry, provide updates on federal and state policy and offer tips for navigating these complex developments.