PNW OSSIA/WASEIA 2026: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

7:30am PDT

Breakfast hosted by Meter Home

Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

A variety of breakfast items, coffee, and tea to get your morning started!

Sponsors

MeterHome

At MeterHome, our mission is to empower individuals and communities to achieve energy independence, savings and sustainability through innovative and efficient storage solutions. Our high-quality, products are Designed Tested and Assembled here in Oregon, to deliver safe, smart, advanced... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Activity

7:30am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

7:30am PDT

Registration

Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Foyer

Tuesday April 28, 2026 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Foyer

Registration

8:00am PDT

2023 NEC and Oregon-Specific Requirements for PV Systems

Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Discovery B

**NABCEP & BCD CEU SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CEU credit.**This four-hour course will review the critical requirements for the proper installation of PV systems by the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC), which is based on NEC. The course will focus on significant changes made in the 2023 NEC. Articles...
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Speakers

Ryan Mayfield

Founder, Mayfield Renewables

Ryan has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999 and founded Mayfield Renewables in 2007. Ryan has been widely known for his commitment to understanding and demystifying codes and standards for the PV and energy storage industry for decades. His career has blended tec... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Discovery B

Technical, NABCEP & BCD CEU Session

9:00am PDT

Energy Trust Program Updates & Market Intelligence

Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT

Discovery A

Welcome to Solar Contractors Day!
This presentation focuses on Energy Trust’s Solar + Storage Program. We will review key market trends observed in 2026 compared to 2025, share updates on new program requirements and processes, provide tips for effectively participating in and gaining value from the Solar Trade Ally Network, and highlight new initiatives currently underway.

Speakers

Kyle Holmes

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Kyle Holmes is an Account Manager working with Energy Trust of Oregon’s Solar Program. He works with Energy Trust’s solar trade allies and supports the larger Energy Trust Solar team. Kyle came to the Solar program from Energy Trust of Oregon’s Home Retrofit program in energy... Read More →

Nikita Chan

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Nikita Chan is an Account Manager working with Energy Trust's Solar + Storage Program. She collaborates closely with Energy Trust’s solar + storage trade allies and provides support to the Solar team. She brings relationship building expertise from various roles and has most recently... Read More →

Shannon Wall

Project Manager - Renewables, Energy Trust of Oregon

Shannon Wall started her position at Energy Trust managing the Solar + Storage Trade Ally Network in August 2024. She works to improve the Solar Trade Ally Network for both trade allies and consumers. Prior to this role, Shannon worked with Energy Trust's Existing Buildings Program... Read More →

Exhibitors

Energy Trust of Oregon

Since 2002, Energy Trust has been helping people in Oregon and Southwest Washington live better through energy savings and clean energy solutions. As a nonprofit funded through customer utility bills, we don’t answer to shareholders or make decisions based on the bottom line. O... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Discovery A

Energy Trust Programming

9:45am PDT

Consumer Protection House Bill 4029

Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:45am - 10:15am PDT

Discovery A

This presentation provides an overview of the new solar consumer protection legislation, House Bill 4029, which was recently signed by the governor and will take effect on June 5, 2026. We will break down the bill in a clear and accessible way so participants know what to expect and can be better prepared to align their business practices with HB 4029. We will also share how Energy Trust of Oregon...
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Speakers

Kyle Holmes

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Nikita Chan

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Shannon Wall

Project Manager - Renewables, Energy Trust of Oregon

Sponsors

Energy Trust of Oregon

Tuesday April 28, 2026 9:45am - 10:15am PDT
Discovery A

Energy Trust Programming

10:15am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

10:30am PDT

Working with the New Buildings Program

Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am PDT

Discovery A

This presentation covers the New Buildings Program with an emphasis on how solar trade allies can participate and support new commercial construction projects. Concepts to be presented include the Early Design Assistance incentive and the Solar Add-on bonus incentive. We will also briefly showcase a new incentive, the Future Ready Buildings Technical Assistance incentive, which works hand in hand...
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Speakers

Nate Ford

Outreach Manager - Buildings Program, Energy Trust of Oregon

Nate Ford is an outreach manager for the New Buildings program specializing in the restaurant and retail sector in the greater Portland area. I have been working with ETO for almost 4 years.

Sponsors

Energy Trust of Oregon

Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
Discovery A

Energy Trust Programming

10:45am PDT

Smart-E Financing

Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am PDT

Discovery A

Energy Trust is now offering a new lending option for Solar customers in collaboration with Inclusive Prosperity Capital Inc (IPC) and participating trade allies. Smart-E Financing is intended to give customers another option for financing their solar projects without the negative surprises sometimes associated with other solar financing offers. Join us to learn more about this new program...
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Speakers

Kyle Holmes

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Nikita Chan

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Shannon Wall

Project Manager - Renewables, Energy Trust of Oregon

Sponsors

Energy Trust of Oregon

Tuesday April 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Discovery A

Energy Trust Programming

11:00am PDT

Feedback Session

Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT

Discovery A

We want to hear from you! These feedback sessions help the Solar + Storage Program understand current market conditions, identify areas for improvement, and prioritize future work. Past feedback has informed incentive rate management changes to be more predictable and stable and resulted in Energy Trust hosting a commercial battery storage training session. In this feedback session we will be...
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Speakers

Kyle Holmes

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Nikita Chan

Account Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

Shannon Wall

Project Manager - Renewables, Energy Trust of Oregon

Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Discovery A

Energy Trust Programming

12:00pm PDT

Lunch hosted by Generac

Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Lunch is served in the Expo Hall!

Sponsors

Generac

Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Activity

12:00pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

1:00pm PDT

Solar Career Expo Welcome & Tips for Creating an Effective Resume

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Discovery A

Ursala shares clear, practical guidance on how to craft a resume that stands out to hiring managers. The session covers formatting, keyword alignment, and how to highlight skills and experience in a compelling way.

Speakers

Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Program Director, OSSIA

Shakunda is a Midwesterner through and through. She moved to Portland in 2021 and started working in Tech. She worked for Alchemy Code Lab as the Career Development Director. While there, she focused strongly on promoting safety, collaboration, and an efficient culture, which led... Read More →

Ursala Garbrecht

Resume Writer & Job Search Coach, Resume Horse

Ursala Garbrecht, Founder of Resume Horse, helps you uncover and articulate your unique strengths to potential employers to set you apart from the competition. With 15+ years of coaching experience and 10+ years in career services focused on resume writing, she is known for her collaborative approach that helps ensure the... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Discovery A

Solar Career Expo

1:00pm PDT

Oregon 2023 NEC and Fire Code Requirements for Energy Storage System

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Discovery B

**NABCEP & BCD CEU SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CEU credit.**The two-hour solar-plus-storage course will teach participants the current codes and standards for photovoltaic (PV) systems that integrate energy storage systems. The course will cover NFPA codes, the standards referenced within those codes, and...
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Speakers

Ryan Mayfield

Founder, Mayfield Renewables

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Discovery B

Technical, NABCEP & BCD CEU Session

1:30pm PDT

Job Search Strategy Support

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery A

Enrique guides participants through building a focused, realistic job search plan tailored to their goals and experience. The session highlights how to prioritize opportunities, track progress, and use strategic outreach to increase interview success.

Speakers

Enrique Ruiz

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery A

Solar Career Expo

1:30pm PDT

Logistics & Administration Job Networking Meet-Up

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery C

Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Solar Career Expo

1:30pm PDT

20 minute Interview Coaching Sessions

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Discovery C

20-minute individual coaching sessions to improve your interviewing skills.

Sign up at the LRT / Solar Careers Desk. Only nine spots are available!

Speakers

Katy Byrtus

Senior Recruiter, HR Annie

Katy is a Senior Recruiter here at HR Annie and a passionate career coach at True Calling Recruitment. With a background in recruiting, people ops, and DEI, she has a real gift for connecting great people with great companies and helping folks navigate their job searches with con... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Discovery C

Solar Career Expo

1:40pm PDT

Resume Appointments: All appointment times are full now (See session description)

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:40pm - 4:50pm PDT

Board Room

We all know that searching for your next opportunity can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. All appointments are now full. Ursala is offering a special 30% discount on a private resume session post-event, through August 1st, for registered Career Expo attendees only. Please use this link to book an appointment and reference that you attended the Solar Career...
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Speakers

Ursala Garbrecht

Resume Writer & Job Search Coach, Resume Horse

Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:40pm - 4:50pm PDT
Board Room

Solar Career Expo

2:00pm PDT

Break & Headshot Photo Opportunity (A)

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT

Discovery Foyer

Need a headshot to take your job seeking to the next level? We're here to help! A limited number of attendees will receive a free headshot. Make sure to come early!

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Discovery Foyer

Solar Career Expo

2:00pm PDT

Sales Job Networking Meet-Up

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Discovery C

Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Discovery C

Solar Career Expo

2:15pm PDT

Managing Your Interview Nerves so You Can Show Up as Your Best Self

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:15pm - 2:40pm PDT

Discovery A

This 25-minute session will help you understand why interview nerves show up and how to work with them instead of against them. You’ll leave with simple, practical tools to be calmer, think more clearly, and communicate with more confidence in the moment.

Speakers

Naomi Veak

Coach & former Training Leader, The Illuminated Edge

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:15pm - 2:40pm PDT
Discovery A

Solar Career Expo

2:30pm PDT

Project Manager Job Networking Meet-Up

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT

Discovery C

Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Solar Career Expo

2:40pm PDT

Interviewing Best Practices

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm PDT

Discovery A

This session breaks down what employers are really looking for and how to prepare with confidence. Participants will learn practical strategies for answering common questions, showcasing strengths, and making a strong impression.

Speakers

Carly Richter

Sr. Recruiter & Account Manager, HR Annie Consulting

At HR Annie Consulting, your success starts with smart, confident HR decisions. Partnering with us gives your company tailored, practical solutions, freeing up your team to focus on what they do best.

Through strategic human resources consulting, fractional HR services, and a sui... Read More →

Nadia Grier

Sr. Recruiter & Account Manager

Tuesday April 28, 2026 2:40pm - 3:00pm PDT
Discovery A

Solar Career Expo

3:00pm PDT

Break & Headshot Photo Opportunity (B)

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

Discovery Foyer

Need a headshot to take your job seeking to the next level? We're here to help! A limited number of attendees will receive a free headshot. Make sure to come early!

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Discovery Foyer

Solar Career Expo

3:00pm PDT

LRT & Electricians - Job Networking Meet-Up

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Discovery C

Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discovery C

Solar Career Expo

3:15pm PDT

AI Assisted Job Hunt

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT

Discovery A

Steve introduces participants to the most effective platforms, tools, and strategies for navigating today’s job market. Attendees will walk away with actionable tips for organizing their search, finding quality leads, and staying motivated.

Speakers

Steve Knipple

Owner, Principal Consultant, CloudShift Advisors

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Discovery A

Solar Career Expo

3:15pm PDT

Speed Networking: Practice Your Elevator Pitch

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT

Discovery B

Opportunity to practice your elevator pitch, meet and engage with like-minded folks, and brush up your networking skills. Learn tips and best practices!

Speakers

Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Program Director, OSSIA

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Discovery B

Networking

3:30pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

3:30pm PDT

Rackers Job Networking Meet-Up

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Discovery C

Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Solar Career Expo

3:45pm PDT

What is the LRT Program and How Do We Get an Apprentice?

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

Discovery A

All solar installers in Oregon need to be licensed as a Limited Renewable Technician (LRT) or Electrician. OSSIA administers the LRT apprentice program and will explain how your company can become a Training Agent and start hiring apprentices. If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, we will go through the application requirements and steps to join the program.

Speakers

Erin Zygaitis

Program Manager / LRT Apprenticeship Administrator, OSSIA / OSEEF

Erin is not only a seasoned project manager but also an expert cat herder, boasting a wealth of experience across government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. Whether she's spearheading complex projects, refining processes, or rallying teams toward a shared objective, Erin is the... Read More →

Tuesday April 28, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Discovery A

Solar Career Expo

4:00pm PDT

Design Job Networking Meet-Up

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT

Discovery C

Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Discovery C

Solar Career Expo

4:30pm PDT

Headshot Photo Opportunity (C) ~ Last Call

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Discovery Foyer

Need a headshot to take your job seeking to the next level? We're here to help! A limited number of attendees will receive a free headshot. Make sure to come early!

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Discovery Foyer

Solar Career Expo

4:30pm PDT

Networking & Happy Hour benefiting the Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT

Thirsty Sasquatch

Come join the fun and network while supporting the Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund at Sasquatch Brewery,2110 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660. Walking distance from the Hilton Vancouver.

Tuesday April 28, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
Thirsty Sasquatch 2110 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660

Networking

8:00am PDT

Breakfast hosted by Meter Home

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

A variety of breakfast items, coffee, and tea to get your morning started!

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Activity

8:00am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Sponsors

MeterHome

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

8:00am PDT

Registration

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Foyer

Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Foyer

Registration

9:00am PDT

Resource Adequacy in the PNW

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

An alarming new report predicts resource adequacy shortages in the future in the PNW. Come hear what the experts think and what role solar and storage play in a resource constrained future.

Moderators

Katie Chamberlain

Regulatory Manager, Renewable Northwest

Katie joined Renewable Northwest in 2023 and serves as the organization’s Regulatory Manager. She engages in resource planning and procurement processes with utilities, public utility commissions, and advocacy organizations across the region. Katie earned her Master's of Public... Read More →

Speakers

Shannon Souza

Principal & CEO, Sol Coast Consulting & Design

Since 1994, Shannon has pursued a career path in Sustainable practices for the PNW from my home base on the Oregon Coast.

She began with pollution control, waste minimization, and environmental remediation with Weyerhaeuser Company's corporate office of the Environment, and then as the North Bend Papermill Environmental Director. In 1999, Shannon opened her first company, Souza Environmental, and shifted... Read More →

Matt Hayes

Program Manager for the Western Resource Adequacy Program, Bonneville Power Administration

Matt Hayes is a Program Manager at the Bonneville Power Administration, where he leads the agency’s participation in the Western Resource Adequacy Program. He specializes in bridging policy, technology, and market operations to ensure reliable and compliant participation in complex... Read More →

Elaine Hart

Principal, Sylvan Energy Analytics

Elaine is a co-founder and principal at Sylvan Energy Analytics and leads the company's consulting practice. She brings fifteen years of experience in clean energy system planning, with expertise spanning integrated resource planning, resource adequacy, complex resource valuation... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

9:00am PDT

2026 Solar Financing Landscape

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Discovery C

Residential solar financing is entering a new era in 2026. This session breaks down how recent tax code changes and market dynamics are reshaping TPO structures, installer economics, and homeowner value—and what it means for anyone operating in the space.

Speakers

Alex Atmore

Finance Specialist, Greentech Renewables

Based in Bend OR, Alex Atmore helps solar installers across the Pacific Northwest grow by leveraging frictionless financing programs with no dealer fees. Prior to his current role at Greentech Renewables, Alex has gained deep financing experience from his time at SunEdison, Spruce... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Discovery C

Sales / Marketing

9:00am PDT

Introduction to Microgrid Systems

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Discovery B

**NABCEP & BCD CEU SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CEU credit.**Are you adding storage-based systems to your services? In this one-hour session, learn the basics of microgrid design and functionality from Mayfield Renewables engineering consultants. How is a microgrid defined? What functions can these complex...
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Speakers

Tyson Bittrich

Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables

Tyson is enthusiastic about the forthcoming energy transition and is excited to contribute to renewable energy solutions. Tyson calls Portland, OR, home, where he is finishing his B.S. in Renewable Energy Engineering from the Oregon Institute of Technology. His studies focus on electrochemical... Read More →

Lucas Miller

Senior Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables

As a lifelong climate advocate, Lucas dove into the renewables industry straight out of college by moving from Madison, Wisconsin to Portland, Oregon to join a PV contractor. In the 6+ years since, he has held many roles in the solar and energy storage industry, from marketing and... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Discovery B

Technical, NABCEP & BCD CEU Session

10:00am PDT

Keynote: If You're Not Solving for Peak, You're Missing the Market

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

As the clean energy industry navigates shifting policy and market dynamics, a deeper opportunity is emerging. The next era of solar and storage will not be driven by incentives, but by the physics of a rapidly expanding grid: demand management, distribution system utilization, and resource adequacy. Solving these challenges won’t be easy, but we can do hard things together. Those who...
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Speakers

Markus Virta

Managing Partner, Cascadia Renewables

Markus Virta is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Cascadia Renewables, a Pacific Northwest technical consultancy working at the intersection of clean-energy policy, project development, and real-world deployment. For more than 15 years, Markus has worked across the solar industry... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Keynote

10:30am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

11:00am PDT

Bonneville Power Administration Hot Topics

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

Grid enhancements, interconnection reform and data center growth: there is a lot happening at BPA! Come learn what BPA has planned and how recent reforms are going, and how data center growth fits into everything.

Moderators

Jeff Watson

Strategic Advisor, Savion

Jeff Watson is a Senior Development Manager at Savion, advancing utility‑scale renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on project siting, permitting strategy, transmission and interconnection, and energy policy reform.

Speakers

Bill Ohle

Shareholder, Schwabe

Bill Ohle brings a strong industry background to representing public utilities and industries in state and federal regulatory matters. Before joining Schwabe, he served as in-house counsel for a publicly owned electrical, water and wastewater utility company. Currently, Bill represents... Read More →

Erich Orth

Supervisory Civil Engineer, Bonneville Power Administration

After graduating from Washington State University in Civil Engineering, Erich starting with BPA in 1999 working his way through various design organizations and up through project management the last 18 years. He currently manages BPA’s Secondary Capacity Model program delivering... Read More →

Michael Watkins

Strategic Advisor, Power Supply Business Unit, Seattle City Light

Michael is an electric industry expert with over 25 years in power grid reliability operations, contract management, and policy analysis. He specializes in transmission policy, contract negotiations, strategy, adapting to regulatory changes and NERC compliance. Currently a contract... Read More →

BPA SystemExpand PNW OSSIA WASEIA April 2026 pptx

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

11:00am PDT

What it takes to Win in Solar Sales

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Discovery B

**NABCEP CEU SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CEU credit.**This session breaks down what it actually takes to win in solar sales today, drawing from over 30 years of sales experience and more than 15 years in the solar industry across racking, storage, and balance of system products. Rather than focusing on theory...
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Speakers

Brandon Gwinner

Regional Sales Manager - West Coast, EZ Solar

Brandon Gwinner is responsible for developing and implementing https://ezsolarproducts.com/ distribution and sales strategies for the West Coast. Brandon joined EZ Solar in 2023 and brings to EZ Solar extensive experience in sales management, customer relations, support, service... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Discovery B

Sales / Marketing, NABCEP CEU Session

11:00am PDT

Future-Ready Homes: Designing for Resilience and Efficiency

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Discovery C

This session will explore the recently launched Solar + Storage Installed Model Home incentives offered through the Energy Trust of Oregon EPS New Homes program. You will learn how builders and developers can effectively incorporate S+S systems into their subdivision model homes to give homebuyers a hands-on experience and in-depth education. The incentives and information provided will give solar...
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Speakers

Jackson Miner Ehlers

EPS Solar Lead, Energy Trust of Oregon

Sponsors

Energy Trust of Oregon

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Technical

12:00pm PDT

Lunch hosted by Generac

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Lunch is served in Expo Hall!

Sponsors

Generac

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Activity

12:00pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

1:00pm PDT

Networking Session with Auxin

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Board Room

Come meet the folks at Auxin for a 15 minute networking session!

Sponsors

Auxin Solar

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Board Room

Networking

1:00pm PDT

Regulatory Round-Up

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.** How are Washington and Oregon doing on meeting their clean energy targets? What is happening on interconnection reform? How have transmission constraints changed the role of DERs? And what is performance-based ratemaking? Come find out with Oregon and...
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Moderators

Carra Sahler, J.D.

Director and Staff Attorney, Green Energy Institute at Lewis and Clark

Since joining GEI in the fall of 2020, Carra Sahler has focused on regulatory proceedings at the Oregon Public Utility Commission. Participating in a variety of dockets, on both the gas and electric side, Carra works to avoid fossil fuel lock-in, implement equitable decarbonization... Read More →

Speakers

Brian Rybarik

Chair, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Brian Rybarik chair of the Utilities and Transportation Commission in January 2025.Brian is a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Electricity and Critical Infrastructure Committees, Committee of State Representatives... Read More →

Caroline Moore

Energy Program Director, Oregon Public Utility Commission

Caroline Moore serves as the Energy Program Director at the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC). Caroline has experience working on several sides Oregon’s utility sector, including eight years as Oregon PUC Staff, supporting clean energy development and customer solutions at... Read More →

Charlee Thompson

Policy Associate, NW Energy Coalition

Charlee joined the NW Energy Coalition as a Policy Associate in 2022. She has worked for an electric utility and clean energy nonprofits performing data analysis, research, and advocacy spanning the implementation of the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act, energy justice and... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

1:00pm PDT

Energy Freedom Your Way: Selling and Installing ESS with FranklinWH

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery C

Join David Larson and Carlos Cedillos for a quick tour of the FranklinWH product lineup and best sales practices for winning more battery projects. We'll cover the aPower S solar + storage solution, aHub, EMS and VPP revenue opportunities, smart circuits under NEC 702.4, generator and V2L integration, and what's ahead for cold-weather performance and open ecosystem partnerships.

Speakers

David Larson

Area Sales Manager - West, FranklinWH

Carlos Cedillos

Applications Engineer, FranklinWH

Carlos Cedillos is an Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate from the University of San Francisco with a passion for solving complex problems through creative, technology-driven solutions. Known for his curiosity and collaborative spirit, Carlos is passionate about developing... Read More →

Sponsors

FranklinWH

FranklinWH is focused on energy management solutions providing safety, reliability and energy independence for homes. Franklin Home Power (FHP) is a whole-home energy management system integrating solar, battery, grid and generator power sources and managing them to optimize the safety... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Sales / Marketing, PENDING NABCEP

1:00pm PDT

Solar Finance Options Post FEOC

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery B

**NABCEP CEU SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CEU credit.**

Review of finance landscape and after FEOC requirement changes with a focus on how to plan for success going forward.

Speakers

Betsy Clackum

Finance Program Specialist - West, BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution

Betsy Clackum is a Finance Program Specialist with BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution, where she partners with solar installers to deliver tailored financial solutions that ensure consistent cash flow for both residential and commercial projects. A proud University of Oregon graduate and... Read More →

Sponsors

Baywa r.e

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery B

Sales / Marketing, NABCEP CEU Session

1:20pm PDT

Networking Session with IronRidge

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:20pm - 1:35pm PDT

Board Room

Come meet the folks at IronRidge for a 15 minute networking session!

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:20pm - 1:35pm PDT
Board Room

Networking

1:40pm PDT

Networking session with ConnectDER

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:40pm - 1:55pm PDT

Board Room

Come meet the folks at ConnectDER for a 15 minute networking session!

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:40pm - 1:55pm PDT
Board Room

Networking

2:00pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

2:30pm PDT

Networking Session with Mission Solar Energy

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT

Board Room

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
Board Room

Networking

2:30pm PDT

Partnering with PNW Tribes on Renewable Energy for Shared Success

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Discovery C

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**Tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest possess some of the region’s most significant untapped potential for renewable energy development. However, realizing this potential requires navigating a complex intersection of sovereign rights, historical land...
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Moderators

David Harper

CEO, Huurav Energy

David has more than 30 years of experience in Indigenous governance, cultural preservation, and policy development. He is the CEO for Huurav Energy and executive officer and Tribal liaison for 7Skyline. David has led Tribal outreach efforts for utility-scale solar and energy storage... Read More →

Speakers

Kevin Lo

Corporate Sustainability Distinguished Technologist, HP Inc.

Interesting facts about Kevin Lo:
• Passionate about sustainability, circular economy, reducing carbon, and social justice opportunities.
• Conceptual Car Designer, known for the Local Motors LM3D Swim featured at SEMA.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Washington... Read More →

Phoebe Thums

Phoebe Thums Indian Country Strategist, EVP, Craft3

Phoebe Thums joined Craft3 as an Executive Vice President and Indian Country Strategist in 2024. In this role, Phoebe builds relationships and partnerships with Tribes, Native-serving organizations, and Native entrepreneurs throughout the Pacific NW, with a goal of expanding access... Read More →

Florence Ludka

CFO, Oweesta

Florence Sterling Ludka serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Oweesta Corporation, where she leads financial strategy, capital deployment, and organizational sustainability. In this role, she advances innovative financing solutions that expand access to capital in Native communities... Read More →

Eli Lieberman

Executive Director, Washington State Green Bank

Eli leads the Washington State Green Bank to help accelerate the state’s clean energy transition and climate resilience while ensuring everyone can access its benefits. He is building a diverse partnership of public and private capital investors so that all Washingtonians — particularly... Read More →

Brady Kent

Tribal Energy Specialist, Washington State Department of Commerce

Brady B. Kent is a Tribal Affairs and clean energy engagement leader with more than a decade of experience advancing government-to-government consultation strategy and supporting infrastructure and natural resource initiatives across Washington State and the Northwest region. As a... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discovery C

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

2:30pm PDT

The Evolving Market of Utility Scale BESS

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

We know the future is batteries, but do regulators and elected officials know it? Come learn about new technology and the ever changing policy landscape.

Moderators

Bridget McEwen

Principal Consultant, Sustainability, DNV Energy USA Inc.

Bridget McEwen is a board member of the Oregon Solar and Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) and serves as Regional Practice Lead and Principal Consultant for Sustainability and ESG services at DNV, a global quality assurance and risk management company. With more than 20 years... Read More →

Speakers

Paul Notti

Vice President of Sales and Business Development, ESS, Inc.

Paul leads sales and business development in North America for ESS Inc, the Oregon Manufacturer of the 10+ hour daily iron flow battery. He has been instrumental in new customer acquisitions for ESS since joining in 2021. In clean energy and energy conservation for most of his... Read More →

Toby Butterfield

VP, Development, GridStor

Toby is a seasoned developer with 15 years of experience in renewables and a strong technical background. Prior to joining GridStor, he managed GW-scale portfolios and led development & project execution teams at EDP Renewables and Primergy Solar. Toby enjoys bringing quantitative... Read More →

Zach Hyder

CEO + Co-Owner, Hubbell Communications

Zach is a veteran communications strategist with a background in facilitating community conversations about energy, climate, and economic development.

Throughout his career, Zach has worked on grassroots advocacy and community outreach campaigns on issues from clean technology and... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

2:30pm PDT

Turning Conversations into Commitments: How to Win Deals Without Feeling Sleazy

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Discovery B

**NABCEP CEU SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CEU credit.**For many people, the idea of “selling” sparks discomfort. It can feel like pushing, persuading, or—worse—manipulating. But consultative engagement isn’t about convincing someone to buy something they don’t need. It’s about having a structured,...
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Speakers

Spenser Meeks

Principal Consultant, Apex Presentations

Spenser Meeks helps brilliant people avoid "Death by PowerPoint" by equipping them with tactics that turn complex ideas into clear, persuasive stories which keep audiences engaged, accelerate action, and ensure great ideas don’t die on slide 3.

He has trained 1,000+ professionals across the climate tech industry, coached speakers preparing for TED talks, spoke at TEDxCountdown, and led communications workshops for RE+, the largest renewable energy conference in North America. His work spans keynote preparation, panel moderation, sa... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discovery B

Sales / Marketing, NABCEP CEU Session

2:50pm PDT

Networking Session with SolarEdge

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:50pm - 3:05pm PDT

Board Room

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:50pm - 3:05pm PDT
Board Room

Networking

3:20pm PDT

Networking Session with SWIF Rack

Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:20pm - 3:35pm PDT

Board Room

Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:20pm - 3:35pm PDT
Board Room

Networking

3:30pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

4:00pm PDT

Networking Session with Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT

Board Room

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Board Room

Networking

4:00pm PDT

Clean Energy Executive Orders

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

Both Oregon and Washington responded to HR 1 by passing clean energy Executive Orders last fall. Come learn what was in those Executive Orders, how they're being implemented, and how they fit into the overall clean energy plans for the PNW.

Moderators

Shannon Souza

Principal & CEO, Sol Coast Consulting & Design

Speakers

Kate Brouns

Climate & Energy Policy Advisor, Washington State Office of the Governor

Advancing Washington's clean energy transition through policy advocacy and government relations expertise. I'm passionate about relationship building, persuasive communication, science-driven decision-making, and taking action. "It just so happens that we are all alive at the last... Read More →

Amy Schlusser

Climate and Energy Policy Advisor, Office of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek

Amy Schlusser is the climate and energy policy advisor to Governor Tina Kotek. Prior to joining the Governor’s Office in June 2025, Amy served in two positions at the Oregon Department of Energy, first as senior clean energy policy analyst and then as the Department’s climate... Read More →

Rob Del Mar

Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Energy

Rob Del Mar is a senior policy analyst at the Oregon Department of Energy. He is responsible for evaluating policies relating to renewable energy and energy resilience projects in Oregon. Previously Rob worked as a project manager in the solar programs at Energy Trust of Oregon... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

4:00pm PDT

Shady Solar Practices

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Discovery B

**NABCEP CEU SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CEU credit.**Ever wonder how solar companies with bad reputations keep getting customers? Or why those customers don't get multiple quotes? This presentation will cover how high pressure marketing and deceptive practices snare solar customers and what policies and...
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Speakers

Dever Haffner-Ratliffe

Solar Consultant, Solar Quote Check, LLC

Dever Haffner-Ratliffe (previously Dever Kuni) established Solar Quote Check in 2023.

Dever brings 15 years of experience in renewable energy and related sectors, including state regulatory bodies, utilities, and energy grants to help our clients. Prior to founding Solar Quote Check, Dever co-founded the Washington Solar Energy Industry Association and served on its... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Discovery B

Sales / Marketing, NABCEP CEU Session

4:00pm PDT

Solar and Storage and Microgrids...Oh My!

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Discovery C

A look at what is available and possibilities for the near future for commercial facilities: Solar Power, Battery Energy Storage, EV Charging and Microgrids scaled for simple or more complex scenarios - load management, islanding, utility interconnection, multiple DERs, and "dare we say it" potential for future systems leveraging DC to DC connections from source to load. It is an...
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Speakers

Charles "Ted" Witham

West Region Application Engineer, Eaton Corporation

Ted has been with Eaton for 14 years, and in the Electrical Power Industry for 30 years. His background is control systems engineering and electrical engineering, and his experience ranges from industrial controls to utility automation and protection systems to energy transition... Read More →

Ben Bercham

Director of Energy Transition Solution Sales, Eaton

Ben recently joined Eaton from Rexel Energy Solutions where he was the National Director of EVSE. Ben also worked for ChargePoint and has a deep knowledge of the EVSE market. As Director of Energy Transition Solutions Sales for Eaton, Greg is involved with Battery Energy Storage... Read More →

Sponsors

Eaton

Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Technical

5:00pm PDT

Happy Hour & Networking hosted by Pegasus & Rooftech

Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Stay and enjoy the fun with networking, hosted appetizers, and beverages!

Wednesday April 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

7:00am PDT

Breakfast hosted by Meter Home

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

A variety of breakfast items, coffee, and tea to get your morning started!

Sponsors

MeterHome

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Activity

7:00am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

7:00am PDT

Registration

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT

Heritage Foyer

Registration opens at 7:00am.

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
Heritage Foyer

Registration

7:30am PDT

Puppy Yoga Sponsored by Greentech Renewables

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am PDT

Patio at the Hilton

Puppies!!!!! Puppy Yoga for 25 folks, yoga mats provided.

Sign up at the registration desk - only 25 spots available!

Sponsors

Greentech Renewables

Greentech Renewables strives to be the most trusted distributor in the renewable energy industry, providing customers with the tools, resources, and services to design, finance, sell, and install PV and energy storage solutions efficiently and cost-effectively. As Greentech Renewables... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am PDT
Patio at the Hilton

Activity

9:00am PDT

Instant Permitting and Reducing Soft Costs

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

In a year of tight demand, reducing soft costs is very important. Instant permitting can be huge time and money saver; hear what might be in store for the PNW.

Moderators

Katie Martin Kabb

Commercial Construction Manager, Elemental Energy

Katie has been working in the construction sector since 2005 - with a focus on sustainable construction methods and energy efficiency. After joining the solar industry in 2012, Katie found her passion with the blend of energy and construction. Since 2012 she has built an extensive... Read More →

Speakers

Jeremy Smithson

Government Affairs, Puget Sound Solar

Jeremy Smithson founded Puget Sound Solar in 2001 with 28 years of experience as a residential construction contractor, good math skills, and a desire to turn Seattle on to solar energy. He and his team of two installed the first net-metered residential solar electric system in... Read More →

Tristan Kreuger

Engineer Lead, Symbium

Tristan Krueger is Symbium's Engineering Lead and an Oregon native. He leads a talented team of engineers developing digital permitting and instant approval workflows for residential retrofit projects, including solar and energy storage installations, in collaboration with installers... Read More →

Dave Rosenfeld

Executive Director, Solar Rights Alliance

Dave is the Executive Director of the Solar Rights Alliance. He is inspired every day by the principles of freedom and liberty that this country was founded on. Dave’s focus is on practical tools that give people more control over their lives and livelihoods. Prior to joining Solar... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

9:00am PDT

"Are We There Yet?" The Future of Residential Power: Smart Panels, Solar, Battery Storage Solutions & EVC

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Discovery C

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.

Speakers

Charles "Ted" Witham

West Region Application Engineer, Eaton Corporation

Peter Chaconas

Sales and Partnerships Manager, SPAN

Pete Chaconas is the Sales and Partnerships Manager who's focusing on the success of the Eaton Smart Panel with Span Energy Intelligence. Pete will be working to enable Eaton teams in the West and Gulf regions with everything they need to succeed in our partnership with Span.

Sponsors

Eaton

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Discovery C

Technical

9:00am PDT

Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Discovery B

This session provides an overview of commercial-scale ESS design: key questions to ask early, common pitfalls, and lessons learned from Mayfield Renewables' design engineering projects. Topics covered will include fire code requirements, grid isolation methods, and equipment selection best practices.

Speakers

Tyson Bittrich

Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables

Zach Snyder

Senior Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables

In 2018, with a background in geology, technology, and education, Zach decided it was solar or bust. After spending a year as a marketer at an Oregon PV installation company, he went on to lead the statewide consumer education nonprofit Solar Oregon. There he developed and managed... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Discovery B

Technical, NABCEP CEU Session

10:00am PDT

Legislative Keynote: Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

An update on the Oregon Energy Strategy and other activities at the Oregon Department of Energy.

Speakers

Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin

Senator, Oregon Legislature

Senate Senator Courtney Neron Misslin is a lifelong Oregonian and environmental champion with a deep respect for her state’s unique beauty. She is the co-vice chair of the Legislative Environmental Caucus, where she collaborates on a wide variety of environmental policies. She is... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Keynote

10:30am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

11:00am PDT

New Markets for Customer-Owned DERs

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

Homes are getting a lot smarter and solar installers are here to help! Learn how virtual power plants in Washington and Colorado and new flexible pricing models in California are creating new markets for solar, storage and other smart devices.

Moderators

Tamara Sinensky

Senior Manager, Grid Services Product - NA, SolarEdge

Tamara Sinensky is an experienced leader in the distributed energy resource (DER) industry, bringing nine years of hands‑on expertise in grid services, virtual power plants (VPPs), and demand‑side flexibility. She has worked across product development, operations, and market strategy... Read More →

Speakers

Tanya Barham

CEO, Community Energy Labs

Tanya has 20 years of experience as an innovator, entrepreneur, technologist, and utility nerd building enduring practices and products, including a successful business exit. From 2016-2019 Tanya helped reformulate and re-start PECI, securing millions in non-dilutive funding for execution... Read More →

Padraic "Paddy" Fowler

Product Manager, Distributed Energy Resources, Puget Sound Energy

Padriac Fowler, MS Atmospheric Science, has worked at Puget Sound Energy since 2018 focusing on distributed generator interconnections and clean energy, DERMs, and VPP program development. He is presently the product manager of PSE’s residential battery demand response program... Read More →

Eric Hagland

Chief Economist Company, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Eric Haglund is currently the Chief Economist at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, where he has worked since 2017. He manages the Commission's Economics Section and provides technical and policy analysis to the Commission in litigated proceedings involving electric and gas... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

11:00am PDT

Start with Trust: Ingredients for Successful Community Partnerships

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Discovery C

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...
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Speakers

Veena Prasad

Program Director, Spark Northwest

Veena Prasad is the Program Director at Spark Northwest, a nonprofit organization that works alongside rural, Indigenous and low-wealth communities to turn their clean energy goals into reality. Veena has more than 25 years of experience in sectors and roles that include engineering... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Sales / Marketing

11:00am PDT

Microgrid Feasibility Studies & Modeling Overview

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Discovery B

Join Mayfield Renewables engineering consultants for a one-hour walkthrough of how to properly plan and execute a microgrid feasibility study. These systems have much to consider during the planning phase beyond a typical grid-tied PV system, learn from trainers supporting technical feasibility studies for developers and end users alike. Topics covered will include determining project goals and...
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Speakers

Lucas Miller

Senior Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables

Zach Snyder

Senior Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Discovery B

Technical, NABCEP CEU Session

12:00pm PDT

Lunch hosted by Generac

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Lunch is served in the Expo Hall!

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Activity

12:00pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

12:15pm PDT

What is the LRT Program and How to Get an Apprentice?

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:15pm - 12:30pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Speakers

Erin Zygaitis

Program Manager / LRT Apprenticeship Administrator, OSSIA / OSEEF

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:15pm - 12:30pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

1:00pm PDT

Oregon and Washington Legislative Review

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

What happened in the Oregon and Washington Legislative Sessions this year for solar and storage? Meet state legislators and hear how our solar and storage agenda fared.

Moderators

Angela Crowley-Koch

Executive Director, OSSIA

Angela Crowley-Koch has spent the last two decades in public policy and advocacy. Previously the Legislative Director at Oregon Environmental Council, her work was instrumental in passing the Toxic-Free Kids Act, renewing the Clean Fuels Program and getting coal out of Oregon's... Read More →

Speakers

Sen. Victoria Hunt

Senator, Washington Legislature

State Senator Victoria Hunt represents Washington’s 5th Legislative District in southeast King County, which includes parts or all of Issaquah, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw, Covington, Fall City, Hobart and North Bend.

An environmental scientist and former local elected official, Hunt brings a combination of technical expertise and practical governing experience to the Washington State Senate. She holds a doctorate in ecology and has spent her career translating complex data into real-world solutions... Read More →

Rep. John Lively

Representative, Oregon Legislature

John Lively is a born and raised Oregonian with over 60 years of public service. He’s a strong believer that community service is the best way to make a difference. He’s been a lifelong champion of labor, small business, the environment and education. John is proud of his bipartisan... Read More →

Phaedra Beckert

Executive Director, WASEIA

Phaedra Beckert serves as the Executive Director of the Washington Solar Energy Industries Association (WASEIA), where she leads the organization's efforts to advocate for and advance solar energy across Washington State. With a strong background in policy and stakeholder engagement... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

1:00pm PDT

Slow Down to Go Faster: Strategic Planning for Solar Companies

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery C

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...
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Speakers

Lou Stagnitto

Principal, Stagnitto Enterprises

Lou Stagnitto is an organizational development consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams work more strategically, communicate more effectively, and align around common goals. He currently serves as Director of the Interfaith Solar Campaign, which partners... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery C

Sales / Marketing

1:00pm PDT

When the Ground Keeps Shifting: Leading Without Forcing the Wrong Decision

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Discovery B

The solar and storage industry is no stranger to change, but the current pace of policy shifts, market volatility, and uncertainty is forcing leaders to make decisions without clear or stable ground. In these moments, most leaders default to speed: pushing for answers, making reactive pivots, or trying to create certainty where it doesn’t yet exist. But moving too quickly often leads to the...
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Speakers

Meghan Craig

Leadership Advisor & Facilitator, The Regenerative Edge

Meghan Craig is a Leadership Advisor and Founder of Regenerative Edge, where she works with leaders, teams, and organizations navigating complexity, change, and high-stakes decision-making.

She spent nearly a decade in the renewable energy sector, shaping distributed solar and workforce development initiatives across the Pacific Northwest with organizations including Spark Northwest and OSSIA. Her work focused on building programs, partnerships, and industry pathways... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discovery B

Sales / Marketing

2:00pm PDT

Twende Solar Update

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Join for an update from Twende Solar—featuring highlights and photos from their latest solar installation in Ghana, a preview of upcoming projects in Ecuador, and an invitation to join the Solar Trivia Happy Hour on April 30th.

Speakers

Robin Swanhuyser

Executive Director, Twende Solar

Robin joins Twende Solar with ten years of experience in nonprofit operations and logistics, event production, community engagement, and international development. Prior to joining Twende Solar, Robin was the Program Director at the Biennial of the Americas, where she managed events... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Keynote

2:15pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Heritage Ballroom

Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Heritage Ballroom

Networking

2:30pm PDT

Microgrids: New Markets and Energy Resilience

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Discovery A

**CLE SESSION: You must check into each session on the Conference APP and stay for the entire session to receive CLE credit.**

Oregon's groundbreaking new microgrid law has huge potential to grow this new market in the PNW. Learn how implementation is going plus how Tribes and counties could be your new microgrid partners.

Moderators

Patrick Sterns

Clean Energy Policy and Strategy Consultant, Patrick Sterns Clean Energy Strategies

Patrick Sterns is a clean energy policy and strategy consultant for a variety of different firms and trade associations. He has been in solar and battery storage since 2011 and has worked on many industry issues and policies, including net metering, workforce rules, virtual power... Read More →

Speakers

Kevin Wright

President, ProtoGen

As President and Founder of ProtoGen, he is an energy resilience pioneer with nearly 30 years of industry experience. Beginning as an electrician in 1996 and achieving Master Electrician status by 2001, he founded ProtoGen in 2016, motivated by his firsthand experience during Hurricane... Read More →

Sean Lawrence

Tribal Program Manager, Sazan Group

Sean is the Tribal Program Manager at Sazan Group. He holds a Master’s of Business Administration with more than 10 years’ experience in Tribal program administration and management. As tribal program manager at Sazan Group, Sean’s work focuses on Tribal sector engagement and... Read More →

Lindsay McClure

Energy & Project Manager, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District

Lindsay McClure is the Energy & Project Manager at Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), which serves six counties in northern Oregon and southern Washington along the Columbia River Gorge. At MCEDD, Lindsay’s portfolio includes community energy resilience planning... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discovery A

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

2:30pm PDT

Domestic Content and FEOC Compliance

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Discovery B

This session will explore the evolving landscape of Domestic Content requirements and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance, and how these factors are increasingly shaping project financing and procurement decisions. As policy and incentives continue to drive demand for compliant products, understanding how Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs) are constructed—and how to influence them—has become...
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Speakers

Steve Mumma

CEO, SunModo

Steve Mumma is the CEO of SunModo, where he leads the development of high-performance solar mounting solutions designed for speed, simplicity, and reliability. Since joining in 2018, he has helped scale the company and bring innovative, installer-focused products to market. With over... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discovery B

Technical

4:00pm PDT

Happy Hour Trivia with Twende Solar (offsite)

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Breakside Brewing Vancouver

Join us for a fun conference wrap-up happy hour trivia benefiting Twende Solar at Breakside Brewing (700 Washington St, Suite 103, Vancouver, WA 98660).

Register at www.twendesolar.org/trivia!

Speakers

Robin Swanhuyser

Executive Director, Twende Solar

Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Breakside Brewing Vancouver 700 Washington St, Suite 103, Vancouver, WA 98660

Networking