This page highlights SEIA’s special meetings and networking activities during RE+ 2024.
To find SEIA staff-led education sessions at RE+, check out these guides for sessions on Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11 sessions.
Monday, September 9
Building Clean Energy Community Engagement Programs with a Political Campaign Mindset | 12:00-4:30 PM
- This first-of-its kind training program will provide clean energy development professionals with valuable tools to ensure their community engagement practices are aligned with the needs and challenges of today’s politically charged atmosphere. Community engagement has become the greatest immediate challenge to the clean energy transition. According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 30% of proposed renewable energy projects are canceled, most because of community opposition.
- Location: Avila A | Hilton Anaheim, 777 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802
Solar 101: Overview of the Solar Landscape at RE+ 2024 | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- This Solar 101 program is designed to help you get the most out of the upcoming RE+ conference. Join industry experts for a full day workshop designed for those who are interested in a crash course on the basics of the solar marketplace. Whether you are brand new to the industry or are looking to learn more about other sectors, the workshop will provide a wide overview of all things solar.
- This workshop is co-located with RE+ ’24 and requires separate registration. To register, click here and find the Solar 101 Workshop.
Tuesday, September 10
Find SEIA Staff at RE+ Education Sessions: Tuesday, September 10
Building Bipartisanship for Solar Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act | 10:00-11:00 AM
- Join us for a guided discussion on the political landscape surrounding the clean energy tax credits passed in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and how you can help safeguard the future of federal clean energy policies.
- Hilton Anaheim, Avila B | 777 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802
Utility-scale Solar Power Division Meeting | 10:00-11:00 AM,
Residential Solar and Storage Division Meeting | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Coffee Break | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, ACC SEIA Booth
General Counsel and Legal Professionals Networking Lunch | 12:30-1:30 PM
Apprenticeship and Workforce Power Hour | 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
- Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Apprenticeships in Clean Energy (ACE) Network invite solar and clean energy companies and organizations to this Apprenticeship & Workforce Power Hour at RE+ 2024. This is a free networking event to facilitate connections with apprenticeship and workforce experts that can support companies in joining a registered apprenticeship program, launching an employer-sponsored apprenticeship program, or expanding the candidate pool for apprenticeship programs and other career opportunities.
- Location: Location: Huntington ABC (4th floor) | Hilton Anaheim, 777 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802
SolarPAC Meet and Greet | 3:30-4:30 PM, ACC SEIA Booth
Wednesday, September 11
Find SEIA Staff at RE+ Education Sessions: Wednesday, September 11
SEIA Member Power Breakfast | 8:00-9:00 AM
Installation Tool Roundup | 10:00-11:00 AM
Secure and Reliable Inverters – Challenges and Opportunities | 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
- SEIA along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO)’s Essential Operations from Solar (EOS) project team members and industry leaders will summarize the challenges and opportunities in implementing the latest standards for DER and BPS-connected IBR systems including solar, wind, and battery energy storage.
- Location: Hilton Anaheim, Avila A | 777 W Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802
Distributed Generation Division Meeting | 9:00-10:00 AM
SEIA and Wood Mackenzie Research Briefing | 12:00-2:00 PM
SEIA Powerhouse Network Coffee Hour | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
- The SEIA Powerhouse Network is a community of industry professionals, advocates and leaders who recognize the need for more solar growth in the United States and are ready work with lawmakers to make that happen. Join us for the latest updates from Washington DC, and to learn how you can get involved in advocating for the solar industry. Join us to learn more about the SEIA Powerhouse Network, and how you can get involved!
- Location: SEIA Booth (B2) Entrance to Exhibit Hall B, The Anaheim Convention Center (800 W Katella Ave Anaheim, CA)
Manufacturing Division Meeting | 3:00-4:30 PM
SEIA Energy Storage Networking Hour | 3:00-4:30 PM
Solar Services and Consumers Division Happy Hour | 4:30-6:00 PM