About Us
Who Are We
The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) is a non-profit trade association. Since 1977, we have been dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of the solar energy industry in Florida. This longevity, along with stringent contractor licensure and system certification standards, is largely responsible for consumer confidence and industry growth. Upholding the highest ethical standards, our professional members exemplify quality, safety and performance. More than 450,000 solar installations across the state exhibit our members’ commitment to making solar Florida’s natural energy choice.
Our Mission
The mission of the Association is to promote the common business interests of persons engaged in business in the solar energy industry, improving the business conditions of the solar energy industry and advocating on behalf of the solar energy industry in the state of Florida. The Association should cooperate with other like minded associations and organizations to the extent their interests are mutually aligned.
Become a Member
When you become a FlaSEIA member, you contribute to the long-term growth and profitability of the solar industry in Florida; commit yourself to a high standard of professional ethics; increase your access to critical information, advocacy, professional development and networking opportunities; and gain access to prospective business opportunities.
Advocacy
Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy—Members prioritize legislative and regulatory issues annually. FlaSEIA was instrumental in garnering permanent status for the state’s solar sales tax exemption. Working strategically with legislators and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, FlaSEIA also helped promote the passage of the Florida Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency Act. The Act provides financial incentives for solar hot water heating, solar swimming pool heating and solar electric (photovoltaic) systems.
Ethical Business Practices
We encourage the ethical conduct of companies participating in the solar market. FlaSEIA is not a law enforcement organization but it can provide resources to assist people to find the appropriate law enforcement organization.
Influence Building Codes and Permitting
Codes and Standards to ensure safety and reliability and to standardize requirements to reduce costs and improve construction efficiency.
FlaSEIA Hall of Fame
1988 Charter Members
Dr. David Block
Florida Solar Energy Center
1679 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922
C.E. “Ed” Glenn
Energy Group Services
18200 S.W. 296th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Senator Bob Graham
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Shirley Hayes
616 S.W. 14th Street
Boca Raton, FL 33486-5602
Ron Yachabach
412 Longfellow Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801
All Members
Doug Root
1990 Member
16 Interlaken Road
Orlando, FL 32804
Colleen Kettles
1994 Member
FlaSEREF
145 Wekiva Springs Road
Suite 149-B
Longwood, FL 32779
Don Kazimir
1995 Member
SDI
3607 A. Prospect Avenue
Riviera Beach, FL 33404-1797
Jim Roland
1997 Member
Florida Solar Energy Center
Director of Testing and Operations
1679 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922
Dr. Erich Farber
1998 Member
Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus
University of Florida
1218 NE 5th Street Gainesville, FL 32601
Ben Bentley
2000 Member
The LeverEdge
1423 Gunn Highway
Odessa, FL 33556-5304