PNW OSSIA/WASEIA 2026

A discussion about the current and future state of residential energy management to include how Battery Energy Storage, Solar Power, EV Charging and Smart Panels with HEMS are supplied to the market and how they work with the resident and possibly the utility or 3 party energy partners.

Communities across the Pacific Northwest are embracing clean energy—and are looking for quality information and committed, long-term partners to help bring their dreams to life. This session explores how installers and developers can move beyond one-off projects and build lasting relationships with smaller communities that "move at the speed of trust."

Join Spark Northwest in this interactive session for practical insights into community engagement, including strategies to build trust, add value beyond price point, and align projects with local priorities. Participants will work in small groups to tackle scenarios pulled from the real world to put their new knowledge into practice.
This workshop is ideal for project developers, system designers, and sales professionals looking to strengthen their community engagement approach. Learn more about Spark Northwest's work at www.sparknorthwest.org.

The solar industry moves fast — but speed without direction leads to chaos. Too many solar companies are so consumed by fulfilling orders, chasing innovation, and responding to market shifts that strategic planning never makes it onto the agenda. The result: misaligned priorities, unclear roles, wasted resources, and businesses perpetually reacting rather than leading. This workshop offers a different path.

This interactive workshop introduces solar industry leaders to the strategic planning process through a live, facilitated role-play. Participants will witness — and engage with — a mini planning session built around a realistic industry scenario, using a "fishbowl" format in which volunteers work through the process in real time while the broader audience observes and reflects.