Session Full Schedule

2024 Program Agenda*

*Working document, subject to change

Monday, April 29

12:30 p.m. Will you pass an OSHA inspection?

1:00 p.m. NEC 2020 - Solar & Battery Storage

Many changes took place in regards to solar and energy storage system requirements with the 2020 NEC revisions, and a few additional changes in 2023. Hear from a member of the NEC committee who will provide an analysis and the information you need to be in compliance and to be sure your systems get approved by inspectors.

Larry Wildermuth Jr.
Chief Inspector, Orange County Division of Building Safety

2:00 p.m. Understanding the Financial Performance of a PV System

This session will introduce you to the basic and simple fundamentals that a savvy business CFO uses to value every investment, and how a PV System fits into their process. Once you understand how to calculate a few key financial metrics, what they mean, and how to communicate effectively with the financial decision maker, you will earn your client’s trust and be better positioned to sell more PV.

Mark Lopata, PE
Solar Island Energy

3:00 p.m. Top Rules of Contracting with Homeowners

4:00 p.m. Grow your businesss with Florida industry data

Florida Women in Solar Program

3:00 p.m. Camaraderie & Connection are Key Components to Success

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundown Social with Carmen the Construction Comedian
(exclusively for FlaSEIA contractor members; Event sponsors at Kilowatt level and above)

Tuesday, April 30

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Rise & Shine Breakfast Roundtables

9:00 a.m. FlaSEIA - Advancing Solar & Storage in Florida

9:20 a.m. Florida's Energy Future

10:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens / Networking Break

10:25 a.m. Florida State Market Deep Dive

10:55 a.m. An Untapped Market - The IRA Opens the Door to Non-Profits and Low Tax Liability Companies

11:20 How to Solve the Insurance Question

Insurance companies have been dropping Florida homeowners if they have solar or add solar to their roof. Panelists will discuss this trend, what the reasons may be, and how the solar industry is navigating the issue.

William Stander, Florida Property & Casualty Insurance Association
Josh McCarthy, Shepherd Insurance
Brian Riley, Olympus Insurance
Crystal Stickle, Magnolia Advocacy, Moderator

11:45 a.m. FlaSEIA Solar & Storage Awards Presentation

The FlaSEIA Solar & Storage Photo Awards program will

Recognize and reward innovative design and planning
Expand solar and storage industry awareness to Floridians.
Provide FlaSEIA members a method for promoting their product by using this competition as a marketing opportunity.
Stimulate the installation of attractive solar and storage in residential and commercial environments.

Click here to submit entries online.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Power Hour

1:00 p.m. Inverter and Equipment Technology Innovations

1:35 p.m. Melanie S. Griffin, Secretary of the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

2:00 p.m. Add Value & Improve the Customer Experience

2:25 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Networking Break

2:50 p.m. Battery Storage - How to get started

As homeowners face more and more hurricanes, they are looking to solar and batteries for help but many solar contractors wonder how to truly feel ready to provide the service. Whether it’s training or just understanding the basics, there is a bridge to navigate to a fully confident solar & storage contractor.

Jim Brown, LG
Bernie Grant, Jinko Solar
Abhi Iyer, FranklinWH
Moderator: Bill Gallagher, Solar Fit

3:15 p.m. FlaSEIA Rising Star Awards Presentation

3:30 p.m. USDA & REAP Grant opportunities

3:55 p.m. Supply Chain, Trade Risks and Domestic Content

4:30 p.m. Considerations for High Wind Areas

5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Happy Hour & Cornhole Tournament

Wednesday, May 1

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Day 2 Kick-off

9:10 a.m. FlaSEIA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

9:30 a.m. KEYNOTE: Chris Castro, Chief of Staff, State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. DOE | HOW THE GOVERNMENT IS ACCELERATING SOLAR DEPLOYMENT

Chris Castro, Chief of Staff, State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) partners with state, Tribal, local governments and community-serving institutions to provide funding and technical assistance that works to significantly accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies, catalyze local economic development and create jobs, reduce energy costs, and avoid pollution. In his presentation, Chris will address the current clean energy funding opportunities for businesses and consumers, and what tools and resources are available to help accelerate the transition across the Sunshine State.

10:10 a.m. Residential Solar: Market & Financing Impacts

10:45 a.m. The IRA & Commercial Financing Opportunities

11:15 a.m. Preparing for EVs

11:45 a.m. Final Toughts and Closing

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