SEIA Webinars

Forced Labor Prevention and the Hoshine WRO: What Solar Businesses Need to Know

In June 2021, U.S. Customs & Border Protection issued a withhold-release order (WRO) against products containing silica from Hoshine Silicon Industry Co., impacting solar imports which are now subject to customs enforcement activity, including import detention. While this has impacted the U.S. solar industry, companies are starting to make progress working with CBP in submitting the information required to demonstrate their imports are free of forced labor and getting goods released from detention.

SolarAPP+ Pilot Results are in: AHJs, Homeowners, and Contractors Save

Over the last year, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted pilot trials of the new SolarAPP+ platform with 5 AHJs across the country. These pilots served as an opportunity to evaluate the performance of the platform and ensure that it works with a variety AHJs with diverse characteristics and needs.

Diverse Supplier Networking Event

Companies with diverse ownership work in every aspect and vertical within the solar industry, from manufacturers and project developers, to installers and financiers. To strengthen the DEIJ in the solar and storage industry, SEIA launched the Diverse Suppliers Database last year to connect buyers throughout the supply chain with diverse-owned businesses. SEIA hosted a virtual networking event on January 26 to meet with and learn more about diverse-owned businesses your company can partner within the solar industry. Original Air Date:

DisabilityIN: Disability-inclusion in the Workplace

In partnership with DisabilityIN Making the world inclusive for all isn’t only the right thing to do, it’s also good for business. A recent report from Accenture found that companies that offered an inclusive working environment for employees with disabilities achieved an average of 28% higher revenue, 30% greater profit margins, and 2X net income of industry peers. Join us for a webinar in partnership with DisabilityIN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide, to learn what steps you can take to create a more inclusive workplace.

Build Back Better Blitz: A Blizzard of Activity

Despite the recent setbacks to the Build Back Better legislation in its current form, the fight for strong solar policy continues. We cannot afford to miss this crucial moment to build American jobs, strengthen the U.S. economy and fight climate change. As the Senate reconvenes, the clean energy industry will be at the ready to keep up the pressure and momentum needed to get this monumental legislation over the finish line. Congress needs to hear from you. Join SEIA for a webinar this Friday, January 7 at 2:00 PM ET to find out how you can get involved.

Solar Supply Chain Update – Trade & Manufacturing

The U.S. solar supply is facing a multitude of challenges. Ongoing tariff battles, customs enforcement, product availability and shipping delays, increased costs, and supply agreement uncertainty are all immediate priorities. And while we’re making progress on these issues, longer term solutions are required, including diversifying the supply chain by expanding domestic manufacturing.

Veteran Recruiting & Retention: Practical Strategies for a Veteran-Inclusive Workplace

As the solar industry continues its rapid growth, we must build back better to create a more diverse, inclusive, and resilient workforce. In order to reach the Biden Administration’s goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035, the solar workforce must quadruple in size from 230,000 today to 900,000 workers in 2035.

Energy Poverty: Solar Solutions for Tribes

In partnership with Indigenized Energy Initiative

Energy Poverty: Solar Solutions for Tribes

In partnership with Indigenized Energy Initiative

Cybersecurity Summit: Securing Our Solar Future Today