Raghu co-founded Enphase Energy with Martin Fornage in 2006. He has more than 25 years of experience in the clean energy and high-technology industries, and has been at the forefront of developing Enphase’s leading integrated energy system—with solar generation, storage, monitoring, and control. Prior to Enphase, Raghu developed high-speed optical communication technology for Cerent, which was later acquired by Cisco Systems. Before Cerent, Raghu was an engineer at the Indian Institute of Science, where he played a key role in the development of an alternative energy gasification system. Raghu received an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. degree from the Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley.
Art Fletcher leads the sourcing, procurement and logistics teams on Invenergy projects from late-stage development through construction and into operational phases. He is also responsible for developing long-term supply strategies with key partners. Fletcher has more than 30 years of experience leading engineering, project management and sourcing teams on heavy civil and power projects domestically and abroad. During his 15 years at Invenergy, he has worked across the full spectrum of Invenergy’s clean energy generation projects. A registered professional engineer in the state of Illinois, Fletcher graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical and aerospace engineering, and he holds a master's degree in geo-environmental engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Ms. Powell has served as our Chief Executive Officer since August 2021 and as a member of our Board since 2018. From 2008 to 2019, Ms. Powell served as the president and chief executive officer of Green Mountain Power Corporation ("GMP"), an electric services company that serves 75 percent of the State of Vermont’s residential and business customers. At GMP, Ms. Powell successfully executed strategies to drive increased customer satisfaction and growth, delivered on an ambitious energy vision to provide low-carbon, low-cost and highly reliable power to Vermonters, and positioned the company as a leading energy transformation business. Ms. Powell's previous roles at GMP include serving as senior vice president and chief operations officer from 2001 to 2008, and as senior vice president of Customer and Organizational Development from 1999 to 2001. Ms. Powell is nationally recognized for her work disrupting the energy sector and has received numerous industry awards, including being named Utility Dive’s 2019 Executive of the Year and one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business in 2016. Prior to joining GMP in 1998, Ms. Powell held executive roles within the banking industry, and served in state government. Ms. Powell currently serves on the board of directors of CGI Inc., a global IT and business consulting services firm, and Energir, the largest gas distributor in Québec and Vermont. From 2019 to 2021, served on the board of Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., the largest utility in Hawaii. She has also served on the boards of a number of other privately held companies and nonprofits. Ms. Powell also recently chaired the board of Climate Change Crisis Real Impact | Acquisition Corporation, a former special-purpose acquisition corporation that combined with EVgo Services and enabled the fast charging network for electric vehicles to become a publicly listed company. Ms. Powell holds an Associate’s degree from Keene State College.
Mr. Berger founded Sunnova in 2012 and has since then served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board. With more than two decades of experience in the electric power industry, Mr. Berger is an energy entrepreneur who has always supported free market competition, consumer choice and the advancement of energy technology to power energy independence. Before Sunnova, Mr. Berger served as Founder and Chief Executive Officer at SunCap Financial, a residential solar service provider. He also founded Standard Renewable Energy, a provider and installer of renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services. Mr. Berger received his Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
Leslie Elder serves as Vice President of Political and Regulatory Affairs for Summit Ridge Energy. In this role, Leslie drives the company’s strategic efforts to engage federal and state governments. With more than fifteen years of regulatory and campaign work, most recently as Director of the MidAtlantic Region for CCSA (Coalition for Community Solar Access), she educates leaders on the economic and social benefits of community solar energy and energy storage. She held prior leadership roles as Executive Director at the Pennsylvania Solar PAC and as Director at the Energy Foundation. Leslie holds an M.C. in Women in Leadership from Cornell University and an M.S. in Community Nutrition from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has a B.S. from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Bobby McFadden is an Underwriter at kWh Analytics. Before joining kWh, he worked at Chubb for eight years in the commercial marine division, writing multi-line middle market risks throughout the United States. Prior to Chubb, Bobby worked at PwC for two years in audit services, earning his CPA license.
Bobby holds a B.S. & M.S. in Accounting from Penn State University. He grew up in Villanova, Pennsylvania and currently lives in Philadelphia.
Scott is responsible for evaluating and developing regulatory, legislative and business strategies focused on ensuring the ComEd business model evolves as our customer and stakeholder expectations change while meeting the needs of our investors. In addition to strategy, he is also responsible for Energy Acquisition which conducts wholesale market operation and settlement including energy supplier support, energy and clean energy procurement and contract management.
Scott was a key member of the development and negotiation teams for both the Electric Infrastructure Modernization Act and Future Energy Jobs Bill.
Scott holds a bachelor's degree in Business Analysis from Indiana University.
John Albers oversees Advanced Energy United’s regulatory engagement in the central region of the United States with a focus on advancing and defending renewable energy and energy efficiency policies at public utility commissions. Prior to joining United, John oversaw SunPower’s policy and strategy efforts in the Midwest. He developed his policy and regulatory experience as an Administrative Law Judge at the Illinois Commerce Commission and as an attorney in private practice assisting local and national organizations and businesses achieve their regulatory goals.
Meteorologist and climate analyst Susie Martin serves as President at Praedictix, a Minnesota-based weather company that specializes in weather consulting, media, and graphics. Susie has extensive experience in providing forecasts, briefings, and historical (forensic) weather reports to clients in the renewable energy industry. Staying one step ahead of rapidly changing weather and understanding both risks and opportunities, with climate change top of mind, are key to making informed decisions and protecting investments. Susie has served as a meteorological expert in over 40 legal cases. She is certified with the American Meteorological Society and is a University of Miami meteorology alumni.
Mr. Wilczynski is a Certified Erosion, Sediment & Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI) and Geologist with over 15 years of experience in Environmental Inspections in construction & industry. He holds a B.S. in Geology from Ball State University. He has been with KERAMIDA since 2022.
As a former INDOT Environmental Manager Mr. Wilczynski provided INDOT trainings in Storm Water Management, and completed trainings in Categorical Exclusion (CE) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as the interdepartmental Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Program.
Mr. Wilczynski initiated and lead a working group including INDOT, ICI, and ACEC to update stormwater and erosion control guidance within the INDOT standard specifications, the design manual, standard drawings, construction memorandums, and ITM 803 to minimize unnecessary costs while at the same time increasing INDOT's compliance, clarifying expectations, allowing more innovative technologies, and preparing for upcoming regulatory updates. Mr. Wilczynski’s experience at INDOT also included the review of all Storm Water Quality Control Plan (SWQCP) for LaPorte District for over 6 years, and the review and verification of Storm Water Quality Manager inspections and field and desktop audits.
Mr. Wilczynski has assisted with projects that involve geologic investigations and hydrogeologic assessments at Brownfields, CERCLA, LUST, RCRA, State Cleanup, Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP), Superfund, and Solid Waste sites. Mr. Wilczynski’s responsibilities on these projects included report creation, data evaluation, statistical analysis of laboratory data, and implementation of air, soil, and groundwater sampling programs for site characterizations, groundwater monitoring systems, hydrogeologic assessment reports, and soil vapor extraction system installation. Mr. Wilczynski has also worked on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) development, implementation, and review.
Mr. Wilczynski has conducted several Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments on various industrial and commercial sites in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. These assessments included the identification of issues of historical environmental concern, and the assessment of potential sources of contamination in both soil and groundwater.
Jon Carson is the Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Energy Partners, a Midwest-based solar development company that works closely with landowners and communities to develop community solar and small utility scale projects with deep community engagement. Prior to founding Trajectory, Jon spent 2 years at SolarCity, serving a year each as Senior Director on the Policy and Electric Markets team and as the Senior Director of the Solar Ambassador program.
Prior to joining SolarCity in December 2014, Jon was the Executive Director of Organizing for Action, a grassroots advocacy movement built by millions of volunteers and focused on building local capacity and training the next generation of progressive organizers. Carson was previously the Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Deputy Assistant to the President from January 2011 through January 2013. Before leading OPE, he served as the Chief of Staff at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) from 2009-2010. Prior to joining the Obama Administration, Carson was the National Field Director for President Barack Obama's campaign in 2008 and worked on the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition team. Prior to the Obama campaign, Jon worked on political campaigns across the country.
Carson served in the Peace Corps in southern Honduras for two years, building water systems for rural villages and teaching land surveying. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and received a Master’s Degree in Geography from the University of California-Los Angeles. He lives in Highland Park, IL, with his wife Rebecca and their three children.
Aviv Shalgi, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Solar Simplified, is challenging industry conventions and reshaping the Community Solar landscape. With a relentless commitment to aligning incentives, advancing technology, and breaking barriers, Aviv is on a mission to make clean energy accessible to all while driving the success of Community Solar.
Since 2007, Eric Pasi has been instrumental in helping communities meet economic development and sustainability goals with clean energy. He is the new leader of Enterprise Energy, a solar development company committed to a just energy transition, improving people's lives and livelihood.
Previous to Enterprise, Eric was an executive at IPS Solar and New Energy Equity. Some of his favorite milestones included assisting over 50 schools in adopting solar energy and STEM curriculum, participating in projects like Green Line Solar and Eichten's Community Solar Garden, and expanding installation efforts from Florida to Washington state.
Eric is also the author of the book "CleanWave: A Guide to Success in the Green Recovery" (available at cleanwavebook.com), it's an insightful journey through the past, present, and future of cleantech, while also providing actionable solutions for jobseekers interested in this field.
David heads business development for Intelligent Generation, a virtual power plant provider that optimizes the economics of energy storage, usually paired with solar, located at commercial and industrial properties. David has spent his 30-year career working across a broad spectrum of the energy and utilities space, particularly with large commercial and industrial customers as well as in renewables. His experiences provide him with a unique skill set to lead through the on-going energy transition. Prior to joining IG, David was president of GlidePower Power Solutions, where he was responsible for its 450 MW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage operating projects. Earlier in his career, he held executive roles in origination, marketing, and operations for Engie Resources, Direct Energy, Exelon Energy and ComEd, and also worked as a consultant focused on procurement of renewable and traditional energy for large energy users.
David holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University.
Michael Cosgrave specializes in placing complex property and casualty programs for renewable energy portfolios that are non-recourse financed. He has 14+ years of experience in renewables and serves as the agency Principal for Renewable Guard. As a leading concierge insurance brokerage, Renewable Guard insures more than 30% of the industry’s top solar developers, including the #1 ranked IPP in the country as reported by Solar Power World annual rankings. In 2021, Michael was named by Insurance Journal as one of 25 National Agents of the Year, due in large part to his team’s innovative strategic approach to insuring all aspects of renewable energy projects from pre-development into operations. His personal experience spans risk consulting, broking, and placement of more than 12 GWs of renewable energy assets throughout the United States. Michael holds the designations of Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).
Sam has been with RENEW Wisconsin since 2018, starting as Program Manager and eventually rising to Executive Director in late 2022. As the Executive Director, Sam is responsible for building renewable energy advocacy networks among organizations, businesses, utilities, government agencies, and individuals across Wisconsin. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Nick Hylla is the Executive Director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association where he works in partnership with organizations throughout the Midwest to advance solar energy education and market development initiatives. Nick holds an MS degree in natural resource management, has 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership, and has served as the Principal Investigator on 6 US Dept. of Energy assistance agreements to support solar workforce development and reduce solar energy costs in Midwest states.
As host of the popular Clean Power Hour podcast, Tim Montague brings invaluable industry insights to solar and storage professionals. He also serves as President of Clean Power Consulting Group, advising solar companies on strategies for accelerated growth and success. With deep solar expertise cultivated over his extensive career, Tim is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and executives seeking to expand their reach and improve operations. His comprehensive guidance at both the strategic and project levels empowers clients to capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace. Tim readily shares his wealth of solar knowledge and passion for the industry with his podcast audience and consulting clients alike. His dual roles as advisor and educator make him an influential force for growth and innovation across the solar sector. Tim enables professionals to maximize their potential and make a greater impact in the renewable energy field.
Jonathan Roberts serves as the Vice President of Development at Soltage, spearheading project and business development efforts for the Midwest and Southeast Regions in the United States. With over 17 years of collective experience in the utility and solar energy sector, Jonathan has played a pivotal role in overseeing more than 150 MW of projects, spanning 72 projects across 9 states and internationally. His expertise spans diverse solar photovoltaic systems, ranging from commercial and industrial rooftop installations to large-scale utility projects. Before joining Soltage, Jonathan held the position of Senior Project Manager at SoCore Energy, where he collaborated with a team to deploy solar capacity across North America and various power generation ventures worldwide. Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, an MBA from Iowa State University, and is certified by NABCEP as a Solar PV Installation Professional.
Currently, as the Program Manager for Operations Training and Technical Support Consultant at Omnidian, Emmitt oversees essential training programs for solar and Ess (Storage) asset operation and maintenance in North America and Australia, affirming his commitment to renewable energy efficiency. Prior to joining Omnidian, Emmitt provided LMS Learning Management system Training coordination programming, and Field installation training for solar and battery products.
Emmitt Muckles is an influential public speaker, author, podcaster, and a distinguished figure in corporate Solar and technical training. Since launching the Field Service Provider Program for Fronius USA LLC in 2014, he has significantly impacted the solar inverter sector in North America and Canada, demonstrating his ability to drive sustainable educational and operational improvements. As the former Field Installation Trainer for Sunrun in Illinois, Emmitt elevated solar installation standards across the Midwest and East Coast, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
A respected voice in the Solar and podcasting communities, Emmitt has utilized online media and AI learning to spread his message on learning and personal growth. His leadership at Podcast Movement 2018 and his course for new podcasters reflect his passion for empowering others through technology and communication.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Emmitt is dedicated to fitness, health, roller skating, and yoga, showcasing his holistic approach to life. His dynamic career and personal interests highlight his multifaceted expertise and dedication to impacting others positively.
Molly Brown is the EVP of Corporate Strategy for GenPro Energy Development based out of Piedmont, SD where she helps steer the company’s overall vision and strategy while overseeing distributed generation project development. Her background in quantitative economics has allowed her to see and create market opportunities in underdeveloped regions. After being promoted to VP of Energy Production in the Fall of 2016, GenPro has shot up Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors list and has a sterling reputation for best-in-class installations. In Nebraska and South Dakota, Molly has been involved in many firsts. She developed and project managed the first municipal utility solar farm for the City of Lexington which was at the time the largest system (AC) in the State of Nebraska. She also oversaw the construction of the two pilot projects for Nebraska Public Power District’s SunWise Community Solar Program, a program which has since expanded and includes the 4.6MW AC system in Scottsbluff, NE that was placed online in 2020 and the first solar + storage project in Norfolk, NE that was energized in August of 2022. In South Dakota, she developed a 1090kW roof-top portfolio with Black Hills State University which with the combination of hydroelectric power from WAPA has allowed them to meet their goal to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Molly’s team works actively with end-users to provide custom behind-the-meter solar + storage solutions for Municipal & C&I customers ranging from manufacturing facilities to community solar gardens and utility-scale projects.
Monroe is a 35-year real estate & 1tle industry leader. A former bank
president, then 15-yr 1tle company owner, he has combined his
extensive experience and insight to greatly improve the lives of
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As Innovation Engineer of product development, Ameer brings mechanical engineering and product evolution experience to his 5-year tenure at Terrasmart. Ameer’s unique ability to integrate his creativity and analytical skills, paired with hundreds of hours spent in wind tunnel and product testing, have produced innovative solutions for Terrasmart’s ground mount systems team.
Holding a degree from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ameer’s education, experience, and collaborative approach has showcased his passion in wanting to create a more sustainable future for all.
Dan is Founder and Executive Producer of the Solar Farm Summit, known as North America's Agrivoltaics Expo, which is held annually in Chicago, as well as the Virginia Solar Summit in Richmond. Facilitating dozens of dynamic development events from California to Minnesota to New Hampshire to Virginia, and many states in between, Dan serves as market-maker, meta-developer and macro visionary. Respected for deeply substantive, catalytic and market-moving events of exceptional caliber, Dan’s work has connected thousands in uncommonly constructive interdisciplinary collaboration and professional cross-pollination.
Mr. French is also Founder and Principal of dbForesites, a global advisory boutique translating planetary megatrends in economics, energy, and environment into actionable intelligence for funds, family offices, corporations, and governments. Known for his intense candor, cutting insights, sharp analyses and unorthodox strategies, Dan is a former corporate attorney with a diverse blend of domestic and international experience as well as deep expertise with complex transactions and exotic classes of real estate and risk. He helps decision-makers facilitate both ideation and implementation from the strategic level to the tactical; from brainstorming grand strategies and baselining scenario frameworks to developing guidance re individual investments, site selection, real estate development and/or divestment, and portfolio de-risking.
As Deputy Program Director for the Midwest, John coordinates campaigns for Vote Solar’s legislative and regulatory priorities throughout the Midwest. Prior to joining Vote Solar, John helped build low-income solar programs for solar companies. He has prior experience coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts for the Sierra Club and voter turnout initiatives for electoral candidates. John is also a Boren Fellowship recipient for Swahili, having worked overseas on off-grid solar and electricity access in India and East Africa. He believes that the climate crisis provides an invitation to begin addressing long-standing economic injustice and that historically overburdened communities should lead the way to our renewable energy future.
Matt Van Arkel is New Leaf Energy's Policy and Business Development Lead in the Midwest. Matt works closely with industry colleagues, state agencies, and state legislators to advance solar and storage markets. Prior to joining New Leaf, Matt worked at the Illinois Power Agency supporting the implementation of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and the development of the Agency's Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. He also has previous experience leading regulatory and legislative affairs for Wind Energy Transmission Texas, a transmission utility created through legislation to interconnect new renewable generation and storage projects to the ERCOT grid. Matt holds a law degree from Indiana University and a B.A. from Drury University.
Andrew Hughes is a Director of Business Development at Scale Microgrids. He leads the expansion of Scale's business development efforts on the East coast and brings a wealth of experience from his past at Constellation, Exelon and Eos Energy Storage. Within the Power Origination team at Constellation, he helped structure corporate renewable offtake agreements and negotiated utility scale PPAs with fortune 500 clients and renewable developers across ERCOT, PJM, and the Southeast. Then at Eos, he started and led the Sales and Business Development team where he sold over 2 GWh of Eos' zinc-bromine energy storage systems across the US, Europe, and Africa. Andrew holds a B.B.A. from George Washington University with a concentration in International Business.
Will Kenworthy is the Regulatory Director, Midwest for Vote Solar, where he has been shaping policies to transition to equitable clean energy since 2018. Will's responsibilities include guiding regulatory interventions and offering expert witness testimony in electric utility regulatory proceedings, including integrated resource planning, distribution system planning, distributed generation compensation and valuation, as well as rate cases. Previously, Will worked in private sector startups in renewable energy development and industrial energy efficiency. Prior to his experience in solar energy, Will worked extensively in federal environmental and energy policy as a consultant and as a Congressional staffer. He holds a BSFS from Georgetown University and a Master of Public and Private Management (MPPM/MBA) from Yale University. Will is married and has three grown sons. Depending on the season and location, he enjoys sailing, golf, mountain sports, scuba, wine, gadgets and energy data.
Jackie Chambers joined New Energy Equity in 2024. With 13 years of being involved in the solar industry, she brings valuable perspective and experience, spanning areas of project finance, direct project origination and project acquisitions. In her role as CIO, Jackie is responsible for the shaping of the project finance strategy and execution of monetizing and financing New Energy Equity’s pipeline of projects. Previously, in her many years spent at PNC Energy Capital, Jackie developed tax equity financing solutions across nearly all solar industry segments, including behind-the-meter roof-mounts, utility-scale, and community solar, via sale-leasebacks and partnership flips. She also participated in the financing of over $500MM of solar assets in addition to fuel cell and battery storage projects. Most recently, as Vice President of Channel Origination, Jackie led Nexamp’s community solar project acquisition team, successfully closing on over 300MWdc of assets.
Samantha Weaver is the Senior Director of Interconnection and Grid Integration Policy at the Coalition for Community Solar Access, where she leads CCSA’s engagement in policy discussions and regulatory proceedings related to interconnection, grid planning, cost allocation, and grid modernization. Sam previously served on the Public Policy and Local Development teams at East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), where she led EBCE's initiatives aimed at low-income customers, and launched EBCE’s first community solar program. Prior to EBCE, she held roles at Pacific Gas & Electric focused on internal strategy, policy, and regulatory affairs. Sam spent the first half of her career doing data analysis and market research, including within the Electricity Markets & Policy Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She holds an M.A. in Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning from Tufts University and a B.A. from Kalamazoo College in Michigan.
Kate Howling focuses on outreach and business development in the energy storage industry for the Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO), identifying innovative companies and technologies that LPO can help bring to full commercialization through flexible financing. Kate has almost a decade of experience in utility scale energy storage. Most recently, she has worked at developers such as Invenergy and GlidePath to directly lead the design, procurement, commissioning, and operations of over 800MWh of projects. Throughout her career, Kate has focused on the technical aspects of battery systems and coordinating cross functional teams to execute ESS strategy. Kate received her BS in Electrical Engineering from University of Virginia.
Responsible for finances, product development, solar developer relationships, and financial inclusion. Sandhya began her career in Barclays’ investment banking division in New York and London, advising on and executing public equity transactions for Technology, Media and Telecom companies, and was also deeply involved in Barclays Philanthropy.
Her volunteer work included Endeavor, Women’s World Banking, and Barclays’ Social Innovation Fund. During graduate school, Sandhya worked at Buen Power Peru, a for-profit social enterprise that distributes solar lamps and water heaters to off-grid communities in Peru. She holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she received the Sustainability Certificate.
A highly seasoned government affairs professional and attorney. Carlo previously served as Director of Business Development at Aquify, an Exelon company based in Chicago, Illinois, where he was responsible for government affairs and opening new markets across the nation. Before Aquify, Carlo served as External Affairs Manager at ComEd, handling government affairs for the largest electric utility in Illinois. He has also been Director of Government Affairs & Senior Legal Counsel to recycling innovator USAgain and Director of Government Affairs at multinational telecommunications giant Comcast.
Josh Libby is the Director of Operations, Renewables at Day & Zimmermann, a construction leader in the power industry. For the last 6 years Josh has worked with and overseen the construction of over 300 megawatts of solar projects throughout the Midwest and Northeast. Josh has a heart for working with local labor to build solar at community and utility scale, allowing local families access to clean power and a career at the same time.
Austin Carr, Founder and President of Greenlink Energy Solutions, Inc., is a distinguished leader with a remarkable journey shaped by his military service and unwavering commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. Since founding Greenlink in 2011, Austin has steered the company to remarkable growth, recently expanding its services to include an HVAC division, and leading a team of nearly 60 professionals. Greenlink is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Building Performance Institute (BPI) GoldStar Contractor that combines building efficiency technologies with solar energy and next-gen HVAC to increase the health, comfort, and efficiency of their customers’ properties. Under Austin's visionary leadership, Greenlink has become a trusted industry leader known for its holistic approach to energy efficiency. His renewable energy expertise and ability to bridge gaps extends beyond business success to community empowerment—evident in his involvement with multiple utility programs, nonprofit organizations focused on environmental advocacy, and community development projects.
David Okuwobi is the Business Development Director at Nautilus Solar Energy, bringing over 12 years of experience in both the energy industry and investment banking. He has executed agreements for over 180MWdc of projects across various markets including New York, New Jersey, California, Maine, Minnesota, and Hawaii. At Nautilus, he focuses on acquiring late development-stage DG projects and community solar portfolios. Prior to joining Nautilus, he worked at AES Clean Energy and NextEra Energy, focused on M&A efforts for solar projects. He also has a background in investment banking, having worked at financial giants like J.P. Morgan, BNY Mellon, and Credit Suisse. David holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Morgan State University and an MBA from Duke University. With his extensive experience, he's a key player driving Nautilus Solar Energy's growth in the renewable energy sector.
Public policy professional focused on advancing citizen-centered, local clean energy solutions. Expertise lies in developing strategy to implement clean energy policy through legislation and regulatory proceedings. Focused on finding solutions by building diverse coalitions, ensuring precise legislative drafting and regulatory filings, and creating trustworthy community and stakeholder relationships.
Proud to be a leader of Sunrun's policy team - building solutions to expand home solar, storage, and electrification solutions across the country. Helping to develop low-income solar policy solutions through strategic partnerships and localized implementation.
Prior to joining Sunrun, honored to have been a part of City of Milwaukee's leadership on increasing access to solar through financing, permitting and zoning solutions, and MREA's work to expand solar training and education throughout the Midwest.
Lifelong Wisconsinite. Midwest Proud. Frequent Flyer. Invited speaker on topics such as inclusive local solar policy, start-up solar market challenges and opportunities, and municipality-led sustainability leadership. Always happy to chat about solar-powered Midwest brews and solar-loving Texas honky tonks. Find me on Twitter @theamyheart.
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Kevin has played a leadership role in renewable energy policy for over a decade. For over 15 years, he has engaged with state and federal legislators and regulators to implement forward-thinking energy policy nationwide. With experience including clean energy advocacy groups, solar project developers and one of the world's largest panel manufacturers, Kevin brings a broad perspective on the policy drivers impacting the clean energy industry.
Brad is a Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center, a not-for-profit organization that advocates for clean energy development, pollution reduction, transportation and land use reform, and natural resources protection in Midwest states. Brad leads ELPC’s clean energy team, which develops and promotes ambitious policies to modernize the energy grid, accelerate renewables, reform energy markets, and decarbonize the economy. Brad engages at utility regulatory commissions and courts at the state, regional, and federal level to advance ELPC’s clean energy goals.
Brad previously served as a federal judicial law clerk in Washington, D.C., a law fellow at the Environmental Law Institute, and an environmental engineer at CH2M Hill, Inc. Brad received his law degree with honors from New York University School of Law and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
Ariel Toron is a dynamic addition to the innovative team at enSights, bringing with him a wealth of strategic leadership and operational expertise as Chief Revenue Officer. With over two decades of industry experience, Ariel has showcased unparalleled proficiency in steering revenue growth and navigating intricate business landscapes. His journey encompasses diverse leadership roles in both startups and enterprise-scale organizations, each contributing to his versatile skill set.
Having worked in various technological domains such as Cyber Security, Telecom, and Renewable Energy, Ariel's expertise extends across a spectrum technologies, with a particular emphasis on Software as a Service (SaaS). At enSights, Ariel envisions revolutionizing how Owners and Managers oversee their renewable assets. Through innovative automation, enSights empowers its customers to significantly reduce operational expenses while enhancing operational efficiency by an impressive 7.8%. With the power of artificial intelligence, enSights and Ariel are committed to propel the clean energy industry into a sustainable future.
Michelle Shiu is an experienced engineer with a strong background in solar module technology and plant performance analysis. She leads the company's solar project waste management initiatives. Michelle graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
As the Deputy Director for Technology Policy, Dr. Elke Hodson leads teams at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that provide technical expertise to the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department to implement the clean energy tax provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act. In addition, she leads a team that develops policies and analysis to understand and advance clean energy deployment.
Prior to rejoining DOE, Elke served as Deputy Director and senior staff of the Natural Resources and Environment branch at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Executive Office of the President, where she oversaw federal government review of federal stationary source air quality regulations. She previously served as staff in the Office of Climate and Environmental Policy at DOE. Dr. Hodson holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.A. in Chemistry from Cornell University.
Josh is the founder and president of Certasun, the largest installer of customer-owned residential solar in northern Illinois. Previously, he was the managing partner at Woodlawn Associates, a strategy and financial consulting firm. At Woodlawn, he advised dozens of companies in residential and rooftop solar on strategy, marketing, operations, and project finance.
Scott Nguyen is co-founder and CEO of Bodhi, a software company helping residential solar companies deliver amazing customer experiences with ease. Previously, he was Energy Transition Fellow at University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute, helped spur Austin's 1st low-income solar program, sent robots to explore the oceans, and introduced renewable energy technology into Shell’s portfolio. He holds a PhD in Physics from Harvard and an inventor on 18 USPTO patents.
Marc Palmer is the founder and CEO of Conductor Solar. As an expert in solar financing with a track record of funding over $1 billion in solar and wind projects, Marc has been working at the intersection of renewable energy and capital markets for over a decade. This experience led him to build Conductor Solar, a marketplace that improves financing and development for C&I and community solar projects through faster timelines, higher success rates, and lower soft costs.
Prior to founding Conductor Solar, Marc worked in consulting and brokerage for C&I solar with New Resource Solutions, utility scale renewable energy project finance with Invenergy, and management and strategy consulting with PwC. Marc lives in Cincinnati with his family and holds a BSE from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
Leanne unintentionally pivoted a career in real estate to a career in clean energy when she joined then enXco (now EDF Renewables or EDFR) in 2009 as a Land & Title Specialist in a hopeful temp-to-hire gig. She spent 12 years at EDFR holding a variety of roles, primarily focused on project development of utility-scale wind and solar projects in SPP and MISO and later supporting origination efforts for those projects and more across a range of US power markets. In January 2022, Leanne took a leap of faith into the world of startups, becoming the first employee at Ambient Fuels, a green hydrogen development company founded by former EDFR colleague Jacob Susman. Today Ambient Fuels is a team of 12 and growing, has the support of Generate Capital, and is tackling tough decarbonization challenges with green hydrogen solutions. Leanne’s role with the company has adapted and flexed with the needs of the business, currently her “primary hats” are focused on sales and marketing operations as well as team culture. An active member of WRISE, Leanne has served on the Leadership Forum planning committee and co-chaired the event in 2016 & 2017. Leanne is also a member of ACP's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Raised around the world as an “Army brat,” Leanne eventually planted roots with her wife, three children, and an ever-changing number of pets near Minneapolis, MN. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, bird watching, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Rob Wallace is the President of 548 Energy Solutions, and a Co
Founder of Power52 Foundation. As an electrical and energy
engineer, project manager and business consultant, Rob’s
experience traverses 20 years in the areas of program
management, renewable energy systems design, development,
implementation, as well as training and technology management,
and 7 years of experience in Solar Training and Workforce
development. Rob has developed and built more than 350 MW
of solar and wind projects in numerous states across the US, and
various countries in North America and Africa. Rob has also
established 7 accredited Solar Technician training programs, including Ecademy and APEX Clean Energy Institute, which span across 5 states and 2 countries. Mr. Wallace has worked in the power market, focusing on frequency response, energy arbitrage and battery storage.
Nick has been working with solar for over 15 years and has passion for sustainability and making electricity from sunlight.
Nick is a NABCEP certified PV Installation Professional with WI Master Electrician and Commercial Electrical Inspector licenses and is currently the Project Manager at the MREA, helping coordinate installations and trainings across the region. He has worked in a variety of capacities throughout the years, installing and servicing photovoltaics ranging from multi-megawatt systems across the Midwest, to small off-grid remote systems.
Lewis is a Senior Account Executive at TotalEnergies, focused on developing behind the meter projects throughout the US.
He serves on the Boards of the Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA), Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA), and Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association (MOSEIA), and is an Advisory Board Member of the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA).
Lewis earned a B.S. in Economics from Hillsdale College and a Master’s in Economics from George Mason University.
Outside of work, Lewis enjoys spending time with his wife and two rescue Weimaraners, boating on the Great Lakes, flying, serving as Board President for a non-profit school in Detroit (Detroit Achievement Academy), and has an ‘award-winning’ Christmas light show.
My name is Harvey Cohen and I am the president of Magid Glove & Safety Mfg. Company. I have been with Magid Glove for almost 60 years. When our company moved to Romeoville almost 10 years ago, we decided to look into solar panels as a source of “GREEN” energy. After researching this possibility, we decided to install the largest rooftop solar array in the Midwest and one of the largest in the country; consisting of 10,500 panels. During the installation of this array, we also looked into the possibility of adding batteries to back up the solar array, during a grid outage, as well as having a revenue stream from the batteries. We decided to add Tesla batteries to our facility to both back up our energy needs during a grid outage as well as being a
sound financial decision.
Natasha Healey is the founder-CEO of Bantam Communications, a strategic consulting and communications firm specialized in large-scale renewable energy siting and permitting issues. With 15 years experience in communications and public affairs, Natasha's firm was built to support the United States largest wind and solar developers' with critical local affairs issues across their project pipelines. Bantam's robust team of local engagement strategists, digital communications experts, and community organizing specialists have supported over 4,500 MWs of wind and solar projects onto the grid in communities across the country. Natasha and the Bantam organization are mission-driven with a singular focus on clean energy deployment.
In her role as Sr. Director of Real Estate and Redevelopment Colleen oversees site acquisition of real estate, as well as helping mitigating risk across the portfolio, having extensive brownfield experience in both the public and private sector. This provides a unique perspective in managing projects from initial site identification through closing on the real estate.
Colleen has a wealth of experience and expertise, having worked in various programs at the NJ Department of Environmental Protection prior to joining us. Notably, she played a crucial role in managing the Site Remediation's financial incentive programs and spearheading the brownfield redevelopment initiative. Her efforts extended to establishing the NJDEP's Sustainability and Green Energy Office, where she worked on advancing policies for solar energy installations on brownfields and contaminated sites.
Colleen has published several articles on the redevelopment of contaminated sites that focused on the acquisition and redevelopment of Superfund sites, interagency cooperation and transforming power plants into hubs to support offshore wind. Colleen received a B.S. in Geology and a Master’s in Public Administration, both from Rutgers University.
Matt Volkov is a Vice President responsible for executing M&A and capital raise engagements in the sustainable technology and infrastructure markets.
Matt has advised on many transformative transactions including the sale of Standard Solar to Brookfield, the sale of Safari Energy to Aspen Power Partners, the sale of SunPower’s C&I Solutions business to Total Energies, the sale of CarVal’s operating C&I portfolio to Argo Infrastructure and the sale of four RWE wind farms to Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Greencoat.
Matt received his MBA from Cornell University and BAs in Economics and in Philosophy from the University of Rochester. Matt holds Series 63 and 79 licenses.
Chris Thompson is Vice President of Product and Technical Marketing at SolarEdge. In this role Chris manages the Grid Services, Technical Marketing and Regulatory functions in North America. Chris has over 30 years of diversified global experience in the power electronics and power systems markets.
Gene is the Executive Director of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – National Electrical Contractors Association (IBEW-NECA) Technical Institute (IN-Tech). Over his 25-year career Gene has developed a passion for the unionized electrical industry. His passion for the first 20 years of his career was to become a great electrician. After having the privilege of running work for one of Local 134’s great contractors, Gene’s passion shifted to teaching the next generation of apprentices. He then spent two years as an instructor developing apprentices into journeypersons. Now, as Director of IN-Tech Gene’s passion has changed to help support and develop the people of the unionized electrical industry. Beginning when his oldest son turned one and through his career as journeyperson, general foreman, instructor, and now Director, Gene has earned a B.S. from Illinois Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Education Design from Purdue University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University. Gene’s amazing wife, three wonderful children, and passion give him the energy, dedication, and discipline to utilize every minute of experience from the field and life, every interaction as an instructor, and every bit of knowledge learned from higher education to create opportunities to benefit the unionized electrical industry including the contractors of NECA and the members of IBEW Local 134.
Brian Maillet is Founder and CEO of solar industry leader Renewable Energy Evolution, bringing more than 20 years of management experience in originating and managing renewable energy projects for public, private, and non-profit clients. Brian has been responsible for delivering over 2GW of renewable energy projects over the years, a majority of which have been solar energy generation projects. Brian’s vision is forged in a philosophical belief that fosters collaboration, team creativity, and delivery of positive results for all stakeholders. His current primary focus is the development of solar and battery storage projects in the Midwest.
Prior to REE, Brian held leadership and director positions for national solar EPC and solar development companies. A majority of Brian’s early career development was at Arcadis, where he reached the position of Associate VP, Solar Program Manager for North America. Brian has a Bachelor of Science in Soil Engineering from Louisiana State University. Brian is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Brian resides in Milwaukee with his wife, three kids, and always enthusiastic French bulldog.
Robert Hattier is the Director of Renewable Energy for IBEW Local 134. He also serves as the Executive Director for the Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund, a State of Illinois grant-funded Workforce Development Organization authorized under the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA).
Bob has over 20 years of experience in the solar energy and adjacent technology industries. Since 2008, Bob has been teaching courses on Solar, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicle Charging Systems throughout the Midwest.
Bob holds several industry specific credentials and licenses. Bob’s dedication to advancing the renewable energy industry can be seen in his involvement with several organizations as a Board Member, his codes and standards development committee appointments, and his allied professional training initiatives.
Colleen has been part of the leadership team at Natural Resource Services since the firm’s inception. She combines her marketing and business experience, knowledge and passion for native habitat restoration and understanding of the ever evolving solar industry into a specialized arena: achieving regional and state policy requirements for solar site vegetation coupled with education and promotion of native pollinator habitat. Her work includes advocating for successful site ownership, critical habitat, long term soil health and agrivoltaics.
Rachel is a Senior Product Manager at Aurora Solar, where she applies her passion for product to help drive the clean energy transition. She is the product manager responsible for Aurora AI, which leverages computer vision to generate a site model automatically, geospatial data, and the site modeling user experience. Rachel is a lifelong environmentalist who seeks to apply her skills to urgent problems.
Previously, Rachel worked as a Lead Product Manager for IBM Watson, where she worked on products that leveraged machine learning and AI to answer questions, transcribe audio, and synthesize voice. She seeks to fix complex problems to deliver excellent products to market. Rachel’s expertise covers the entire Watson platform, including computer vision, conversational AI, and NLP.
Outside of the office, Rachel studies linguistics, hikes 200+ miles annually, and appreciates modern and contemporary art.
Bejeray is Sunrun’s subject matter expert for Illinois Solar For All. She has courageously and passionately led the team through unchartered territory. Bejeray transitioned to the solar industry in 2019 after over a decade of service as an Educator and College Counselor for Chicago’s South Shore community. There she impacted the high school’s college enrollment to its highest rate of 86% and college persistence to 72%.
Now, as a solar advocate, Bejeray brings her relentless pursuit of excellence to galvanize environmental justice communities in all of Illinois. Bejeray holds a certificate in Solar Photovoltaics from the North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). She graduated as valedictorian at the Chicago Urban League through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Solar Photovoltaic Installer Technician Training Program. She now serves as Lead on the Black+ Community Leadership Board at Sunrun. In her freetime,you can find her cheering on the sideline as a proud mother of a Whitney Young Scholar/Athlete or in one of Cook County’s Forest Preserves bird watching.
Dan is the Director of Transmission and Distribution Interconnections in ComEd’s Project and Contract Management organization. In this role, Dan directs a group of professionals who are responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable interconnection of generators, renewables, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) to ComEd’s electric transmission and distribution systems. Dan also leads the DER PMO which provides governance and oversight of ComEd’s portfolio of DER-related programs and initiatives.
Prior to his current role, Dan served as Senior Manager, DER Interconnection, where he led the team in creating a premier interconnection experience for customers and developers and established a scalable interconnection process with sustainable performance. Dan was also Manager of Smart and Technology for ComEd, where he was responsible for evaluating advanced smart grid technologies and leveraging ComEd’s smart grid assets to provide added value to customers; as well as ComEd’s initiatives related to electric vehicles, including managing the impacts to the electric grid, and preparing the market for EVs in ComEd’s service area.
Brianna’s role is Policy and Strategy Manager for Lightstar, with a specific focus on
Midwest markets. In her role, Brianna monitors policy and regulatory affairs, works
closely with key stakeholders to build effective working relationships, and assists in
identifying opportunities for Lightstar to expand its strategic mission-driven market
presence. With a strong background in renewables markets and policy analysis,
coalition building, and project management, Brianna brings a robust set of experience
and knowledge to Lightstar.
Previously, Brianna built her background in the renewable industry working as Senior
Program Director for Clean Energy NH, where she engaged in legislative & regulatory
arenas to support innovative, forward-thinking clean energy policies. While her work
primarily focused around solar markets, she also served as an official delegate on a
foreign trade delegation to the Kingdom of Denmark, focusing on clean tech and
offshore wind supply chain development, and also served as the Secretary for the New
Hampshire Senate Commission to Study Offshore Wind & Port Development. Brianna
founded the New Hampshire Young Professionals in Energy group to help connect and
foster upcoming energy leaders. In 2019, she was awarded the coveted “10 to Watch”
award, a celebration of young professionals in the Seacoast area. She has a BS in
Environmental Conservation and Sustainability from the University of New Hampshire,
where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and as a Presidential Scholar.
Kathleen (Katie) Crowe is a Client Executive in Marsh’s Energy & Power specialty practice, a global commercial brokerage team that delivers risk financing solutions to the largest energy clients in the world.
She currently serves as a Client Executive and is responsible for leading account service teams through renewal strategy and marketing cycles, working with clients to identify emerging risk challenges, introducing the appropriate Marsh McLennan resources to solve those challenges, and ensuring client expectations are being met through consistent, transparent dialogue. Katie has extensive experience working with large, complex multinational clients both in energy and in other key industry verticals.
Philippe Hartley is founder and CEO of CleanFi.com, an online marketplace for financing commercial property green improvement. The two-year-old platform is a virtual project finance department for contractors and project developers.
A California-licensed general and electrical contractor, Philippe spent 10 years running a solar design and installation company in Southern California, receiving several US patents and magazine covers in the process. Since 2004, he has overseen, sold, managed or financed thousands of solar projects at the residential, commercial and non-profit level. He knows first-hand that financing can be make, or break, a project.
Philippe created CleanFi.com as a free platform, specializing in the sub-$5MM market, and delivering instant, competing financing solutions for all projects, saving contractors days or weeks of research, delay, and confusion.
Philippe is a national expert on Commercial PACE financing and several other key mechanisms for energy upgrades. His frequent writings on project finance have appeared in Renewable Energy World and Solar Power World magazines.
Marion joined Nexamp in 2023 as Vice President for Workforce Development and DEI Justice, where she shapes the strategy for building a diverse talent pipeline. Her responsibilities include overseeing both internal and external workforce engagement, as well as collaborating with state and federal partners to ensure workforce compliance.
Prior to joining Nexamp, Marion amassed a wealth of experience in leadership positions within workforce development and DEI across various organizations. Notably, at Eversource Energy, she spearheaded a highly regarded pipeline-to-employment program, lauded by the President of the United States as an exemplar in workforce development. Beyond her professional endeavors, she has lent her expertise to advisory committees for organizations such as MA Girls in Trades, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, and most recently, the Olive-Harvey College Advisory Council in Chicago. Additionally, she contributed as a Business Communication Adjunct Professor at Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, MA.
Marion holds an MPA from The City University of New York – Baruch College and a BA in Communications from The University of Southern Mississippi.
State Rep. Rachel Hood is serving her third term and currently represents the 81st House District, which covers north east Grand Rapids, Ada, Grand Rapids and southern Plainfield Townships. Hood has spent her career developing, financing and implementing innovative urban investment, water protection and energy conservation solutions. She is a graduate of Michigan State University’s James Madison College, where she earned a degree in public policy. During her time as representative, Hood has been a strong advocate for climate solutions, water protection & recreation, health care, education and veterans. Rep. Hood serves as a representative of the State of Michigan on the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus.
Chris Garza is the Owner of Staylitt Electric, a certified MBE, DBE, and Equity Eligible Contractor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Chris spent the last eighteen years as an IBEW 134 electrician and then foreman managing large portfolio’s of projects in the Chicagoland region. His strong communication skills and natural leadership style resulted in higher productivity on the jobsite, streamlining construction to meet project deadlines without sacrificing installation quality or worker safety.
In January 2023, Garza launched his electrical construction company “Staylitt Electric” as an IBEW 134 Signatory Contractor in Cook County. With a focus on delivering superior quality installations and exceptional customer service, Staylitt Electric has quickly established a strong reputation in the Chicago area. Chris Garza's leadership and expertise ensure that every project is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
Staylitt Electric’s scope of work and specialty areas of expertise include solar power systems, electrical service, power distribution, design-build, notifier systems, simplex systems, lighting controls, audio-visual systems, construction management, electrical service & maintenance, testing and diagnostics, and construction collaboration. Staylitt Electric is a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association of Chicago & Cook County, an association representing 70,000 electrical contractors and 65,000 IBEW-qualified electricians in the United States through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Chris Garza is dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting the next generation of electricians. Through his involvement in trade organizations and mentorship programs, Chris is actively shaping the future of the industry and empowering aspiring electricians to embark upon their apprenticeship journey.
Tim Polz has worked in the renewable energy industry in various capacities for over 15 years. Tim manages the development of utility-facing solar projects, including community solar. Before joining SunVest, Tim oversaw the development of over 1,200 MW of wind and solar projects, now in operation, for several development companies, most recently at SoCore Energy. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a J.D. with a certificate in Environmental & Energy Law from Chicago Kent Law School and is a member of the Illinois State Bar.
Andrew joins USDA RD with nearly three decades of experience as a political leader and elected official. He was the Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee from 2013 to 2021 where he served more than 180,000 residents and improved the efficiency and day-to-day operations of local government. Under Andrew’s leadership, Chattanooga operated its own wastewater system and received national recognition for improving access to high-speed internet for underserved communities. Andrew was also a member of the Tennessee State Senate from 2007 to 2012. In that role, he worked with electric cooperatives and was a member of the Transportation and Education Senate Committees. Before joining RD, Andrew was a Special Representative for Broadband at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Science from Stanford University.
Andrew was named Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County magazine in 2015 and City Executive of the Year by State Scoop in 2020. He was also named Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance in 2020.
About
SunCast Media brings tactical digital marketing tools to clean energy leaders, first with our industry-leading audio & video marketing channels, and then through brand and content planning services. Decades of experience across the entire value chain gives our team keen insight into your marketing and storytelling needs. Our flagship podcast, Suncast, has been listened to more than 800,000 times in over 115 countries, and our livestreams and events have garnered critical acclaim and viewership.
SunCast CEO, Nico Johnson, is an 18-year solar industy veteran. Nico hosts our podcast and live events where he unpacks the stories of clean energy leaders to help build a more robust and successful entrepreneur ecosystem and community of #SolarWarriors. We cover such areas as energy storage, technology innovation, microgrids, blockchain, and energy finance. With more than 600 episodes produced, SunCast has interviewed many luminaries in the business, and we leverage that learned experience to help our clients stand out and be heard.
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https://suncast.media/
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https://mysuncast.com/
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Siro is AI coaching for field sales. Siro’s AI surfaces real audio examples from top performers so reps can coach themselves between appointments and sell 36% more. And Siro goes beyond dashboards to give leadership strategic insight into every conversation in the field, every day
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www.siro.ai/
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The III FFC is a labor-management organization established to increase market share for responsible contractors, work opportunities for skilled craftsworkers, and value for taxpayers. IUOE Local 150 is a labor union representing nearly 23,000 working men and women in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Together, we work to raise standards in the public construction industry.
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www.iiiffc.org/
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At SunPower by Legacy Solar, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive package that covers every aspect of the solar journey, all conveniently under one roof. Our commitment lies in providing an end-to-end solution that streamlines the process and ensures a seamless experience for our customers.
From initial design to permitting, installation, and ongoing customer service, we handle every step of the process with precision and expertise. This approach allows our customers to relax knowing that their solar project is in capable hands from start to finish.
One key aspect of our offering is SREC management. We understand the importance of maximizing our customers' solar investment, which is why we take care of Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) management. By facilitating the sale of these valuable credits, we help our customers maximize their returns and get the most out of their solar system.
Additionally, our products come with robust warranties, providing our customers with peace of mind. We stand by the quality of our installations and offer comprehensive warranty coverage to ensure that our customers are fully protected.
Our dedication to customer satisfaction doesn't end with installation. Our dedicated customer service team is always ready to address any inquiries or concerns, providing prompt and attentive support throughout our customers' solar journey.
By offering this complete package with one company, we not only simplify the solar process for our customers but also ensure that they receive the highest quality of service at every step. It's our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction that truly sets us apart in the solar industry. Choose SunPower by Legacy Solar for a seamless, hassle-free solar experience.
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www.legacysolarpower.com/
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Solar Connections International is a leader in the development and manufacturing of mounting solutions for solar panel installations worldwide for metal and shingle roof systems. Our product lines provide attachment options for a rail or rail-less installation on various roof systems globally, including standing seam, corrugated metal, R-Panel or ribbed metal panels, and asphalt shingles.
Solar Connections introduced itself to the solar industry in 2015. Our company brings a strong reputation of on-the roof experience in both installation and attachment to metal roofs for over 50 years. Our companies have a rich history of innovating quality products that always keep the installer in mind along with an exceptional customer service team that strives to build lasting relationships with our current and future customer base. The evolution of our companies from the start up family roofing installer 50 years ago, to almost 30 years of successfully providing snow retention systems (Sno-Gem, Inc.), many of which attach in the same way our solar clamps do.
We are excited to serve the solar industry and maintain our strong line of products and innovation that is nothing new to our team, and bring a bright future in serving the solar industry with metal and shingle roof attachments for both rail and rail-less solutions! Call us today at 800-815-7652 for a complete list and further information on all of our products.
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www.solarconnections.com/
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At Arklight Renewable Energy, we believe in the transformative potential of solar and renewable energy. With a steadfast dedication to our vision, we've positioned ourselves as a driving force in the solar industry. Our mission is to provide efficient, reliable, and cutting-edge solar solutions that empower businesses, governments, and communities to take control of their energy future.
We believe that true success is achieved through collaboration. At Arklight, we prioritize building strong partnerships with our clients, suppliers, and stakeholders. These partnerships are the cornerstone of our success, enabling us to create value together and achieve mutual goals.
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www.arklightre.com/
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At Windfree Solar, our mission is to empower individuals and businesses to harness clean, renewable energy from the sun. As a premier commercial and residential solar installer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, we have been delivering exceptional design, development, and installation services since 2009. Beyond being a full-service solar installation company, Windfree is also a leading installer and developer of battery storage and electric vehicle charging stations.
We are proud to be a certified Minority-Owned Business (MBE) and a certified Equity Eligible Contractor (EEC), underscoring our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Windfree Solar is powered by a team of dedicated renewable energy experts who are forward-thinking and mission-focused. Our culture is defined by a commitment to education, innovation, and world-class service. We believe that our clients deserve a partner who understands the complexities of going solar and can guide them through the process with ease.
With over a decade of experience in the solar installation business, we have encountered and overcome numerous challenges, gaining invaluable expertise in the development, permitting, and installation process.
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www.windfree.us/
About Summit Ridge Energy
Launched in 2017, Summit Ridge Energy is the nation’s leading commercial solar company. Through its strategic partnerships and project financing expertise, the company develops, acquires, owns and operates energy projects within the rapidly growing commercial solar and battery storage sectors. In the past six years, Summit Ridge Energy has deployed over $1.6B USD into clean energy assets. With a development pipeline of more than 2 GW, Summit Ridge Energy will have more than 600 MW of PV online by the end of 2024, providing solar power to 50,000 homes and businesses.
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www.srenergy.com/
About 548 Foundation
The 548 Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, which focuses on addressing the disparities in access to clean energy and the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities, equity in the clean energy sector, and climate justice. The 548 Foundation is the non-profit arm of 548 Enterprises. The 548 Foundation was established to address the critical needs of underserved communities in Chicago, particularly in terms of affordable and clean energy as well as skills training and placement. The clean energy training program housed under the 548 Foundation is 548 Energy Institute. 548 Energy Institute endeavors to serve as the new facility & hub for renewable energy training, incubation, and advocacy.
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www.548enterprise.com/foundation
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At Wesco, we partner with the world’s industry-leading providers of sustainability products and solutions, including manufacturers of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, racking, balance of systems (BOS), and energy storage. Our strong partnerships combined with our expansive distribution network ensure you have the right products when you need them to scale to meet the fast-paced demands of the marketplace.
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www.wesco.com/
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Founded in 2001 in Canada, Canadian Solar is a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules, a provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar industry, having been publicly listed on NASDAQ (CSIQ) since 2006. The company is one of the world’s largest solar module suppliers and has more than 13,000 employees globally.
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https://www.canadiansolar.com/na
Terawatt Sponsor
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The United Brotherhood of Carpenters excel at installing Solar equipment due to their precision and craftsmanship. Their expertise in working with various materials and understanding structural elements makes them adept at ensuring secure and accurate installations. Carpenters place a keen eye for detail, essential for aligning Pile, Racking, Trackers, and Solar Panels optimally to harness maximum sunlight. The Carpenters' ability to adapt to different construction challenges further enhances their effectiveness in the precise and reliable implementation of solar energy solutions.
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https://www.carpenters.org/
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The United Brotherhood of Carpenters excel at installing Solar equipment due to their precision and craftsmanship. Their expertise in working with various materials and understanding structural elements makes them adept at ensuring secure and accurate installations. Carpenters place a keen eye for detail, essential for aligning Pile, Racking, Trackers, and Solar Panels optimally to harness maximum sunlight. The Carpenters' ability to adapt to different construction challenges further enhances their effectiveness in the precise and reliable implementation of solar energy solutions.
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Bathroom Mirror Decal Sponsor
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Knobelsdorff is your premier choice for comprehensive solar solutions, excelling as both an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) contractor. With a commitment to excellence and quality execution, Knobelsdorff delivers cutting-edge solar projects tailored to meet your energy needs while ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
As an EPC contractor, KE leverages its expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction to seamlessly execute solar projects from inception to completion. Our team of skilled professionals meticulously plans and designs solar systems optimized for maximum performance and durability. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and innovative technologies, we ensure that every aspect of the project is executed to the highest standards, delivering turnkey solutions that exceed expectations.
In addition to our EPC capabilities, Knobelsdorff excels as an O&M contractor, providing comprehensive services to ensure the ongoing reliability and performance of your solar assets. Our proactive approach to maintenance and monitoring ensures that your solar systems operate at peak efficiency, maximizing energy production and minimizing downtime. From routine inspections to troubleshooting and repairs, our experienced technicians are dedicated to keeping your solar investments operating smoothly for years to come.
What sets Knobelsdorff apart is our commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship. We prioritize open communication and collaboration with our clients, tailoring our solutions to meet their specific goals and requirements. Whether you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint, lower energy costs, or achieve energy independence, Knobelsdorff has the expertise and resources to bring your vision to life.
Partner with Knobelsdorff for comprehensive solar solutions that deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and sustainability. With our combined expertise as an EPC and O&M contractor, we are your trusted partner every step of the way, from project inception to long-term operation. Experience the Knobelsdorff difference and unlock the full potential of solar energy for your business or organization.
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knobelsdorffenterprises.com/
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Knobelsdorff is your premier choice for comprehensive solar solutions, excelling as both an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) contractor. With a commitment to excellence and quality execution, Knobelsdorff delivers cutting-edge solar projects tailored to meet your energy needs while ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
As an EPC contractor, KE leverages its expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction to seamlessly execute solar projects from inception to completion. Our team of skilled professionals meticulously plans and designs solar systems optimized for maximum performance and durability. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and innovative technologies, we ensure that every aspect of the project is executed to the highest standards, delivering turnkey solutions that exceed expectations.
In addition to our EPC capabilities, Knobelsdorff excels as an O&M contractor, providing comprehensive services to ensure the ongoing reliability and performance of your solar assets. Our proactive approach to maintenance and monitoring ensures that your solar systems operate at peak efficiency, maximizing energy production and minimizing downtime. From routine inspections to troubleshooting and repairs, our experienced technicians are dedicated to keeping your solar investments operating smoothly for years to come.
What sets Knobelsdorff apart is our commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship. We prioritize open communication and collaboration with our clients, tailoring our solutions to meet their specific goals and requirements. Whether you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint, lower energy costs, or achieve energy independence, Knobelsdorff has the expertise and resources to bring your vision to life.
Partner with Knobelsdorff for comprehensive solar solutions that deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and sustainability. With our combined expertise as an EPC and O&M contractor, we are your trusted partner every step of the way, from project inception to long-term operation. Experience the Knobelsdorff difference and unlock the full potential of solar energy for your business or organization.
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knobelsdorffenterprises.com/
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At Greentech Renewables, we prioritize our commitment to providing customers with exceptional service and top-tier products from prominent renewable energy manufacturers. We remain a part of Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc., affording us the same scale and stability in servicing the nation’s solar contractors with a history of success in distribution since 1957. We are local nationwide with over 100 locations in major solar markets in the US. Our Greentech Renewables warehouses are stocked with extensive on-site inventory and offer same-day delivery with our own fleet of trucks. We are devoted to identifying solutions for our customers that will drive feasibility and profit offering the highest level of customer service, professionalism, and integrity. As a full-service wholesale distributor of solar, electrical, and renewable energy products, we are committed to providing superior service and support. We strive to be the most innovative solar distributor providing equipment and technical services to meet the needs of solar installers and developers.
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At Greentech Renewables, we prioritize our commitment to providing customers with exceptional service and top-tier products from prominent renewable energy manufacturers. We remain a part of Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc., affording us the same scale and stability in servicing the nation’s solar contractors with a history of success in distribution since 1957. We are local nationwide with over 100 locations in major solar markets in the US. Our Greentech Renewables warehouses are stocked with extensive on-site inventory and offer same-day delivery with our own fleet of trucks. We are devoted to identifying solutions for our customers that will drive feasibility and profit offering the highest level of customer service, professionalism, and integrity. As a full-service wholesale distributor of solar, electrical, and renewable energy products, we are committed to providing superior service and support. We strive to be the most innovative solar distributor providing equipment and technical services to meet the needs of solar installers and developers.
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Bringing together the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 electricians and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) of Chicago and Cook County, Powering Chicago is an electrical industry labor-management partnership (LMCC) that invests in consistently better construction, better careers and better communities within the metro Chicago region. Powering Chicago members include qualified electrical contractors and is your #1 resource for solar and renewable energy projects in Chicagoland. Employing the latest technology, our members are elevating industry performance through their commitment to safety, level of experience and reliability, while also investing in the future of skilled labor through an innovative, five-year apprenticeship program.
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poweringchicago.com/
Kilowatt Sponsor
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Nautilus Solar Energy®, LLC is a leading community solar company, providing clean energy to residential and commercial customers in local communities. Nautilus operates and manages solar farms in 10 states and is responsible for financing, development, maintenance, and customer service for the lifetime of the project. Founded in 2006, Nautilus has helped shape the future of solar to provide an equitable and affordable renewable energy choice for all. Nautilus is owned by Power Sustainable, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada. Power Sustainable is a multi-platform alternative asset manager with a long-term investment approach focused on sustainable strategies. For more information on Nautilus Solar Energy
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https://nautilussolar.com/
MREA
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The MREA promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Together with partners around the Midwest, we work to expand renewable energy adoption through innovative programs, educational events, renewable energy training, and educational events. MREA offers a robust roster of clean energy courses for all levels. Delivered in online, in-person, and hands-on formats, our flexible and up-to-date curriculum meets students wherever they’re at in their energy professional journey.
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midwestrenew.org
Advanced Energy United
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Advanced Energy United educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to repower our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating millions of new jobs, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. Together, we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States. Advanced Energy United is online at AdvancedEnergyUnited.org and @AdvEnergyUnited.
Website
advancedenergyunited.org/
Gigawatt Sponsor
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KERAMIDA Inc. was established in 1988 and serves industries, businesses, cities, and governments worldwide with strategy and implementation services in: environmental compliance, engineering, remediation, building decommissioning, health & safety, energy use, risk management, sustainability and training services. Many KERAMIDA principals have over 25 years of experience and are nationally known experts, lecturers, authors, patent holders, and expert witnesses. The firm’s associates possess certifications and registrations in over 30 different areas of expertise and hold over 20 MS and Ph.D. degrees. KERAMIDA is headquartered in Indianapolis and is a woman owned business enterprise (WBE). The company and its principals have received many technical and business awards over the years.
Website
www.keramida.com/
Opening Reception Sponsor
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Trajectory Energy Partners brings communities, organizations, and landowners together to develop high quality solar projects that contribute to local economic growth and a sustainable energy future. We have a deep background in solar development, financing, policy, and community engagement, making us a strong partner for the communities and partners we work with. From identifying possible sites to operating an energized solar array, we take solar projects through each development stage efficiently, keeping our commitments, and creating projects that will generate consistent income, strengthen communities, and protect land for future generations. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown to 39 team members and have developed dozens of solar projects across Illinois that are completed or under construction.
Website
trajectoryenergy.com/
Terawatt and Badge Sponsor
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Launched in 2017, Summit Ridge Energy is the nation’s leading commercial solar company. Through its strategic partnerships and project financing expertise, the company develops, acquires, owns and operates energy projects within the rapidly growing commercial solar and battery storage sectors. In the past six years, Summit Ridge Energy has deployed over $1.6B USD into clean energy assets. With a development pipeline of more than 2 GW, Summit Ridge Energy will have more than 600 MW of PV online by the end of 2024, providing solar power to 50,000 homes and businesses.
Website
srenergy.com
Gigawatt Sponsor
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Antenna Group is a global integrated marketing and communications agency partnering with the world’s most exciting and disruptive companies across energy, climate, mobility, and real estate sectors. Our clients are transformational and distinguished corporations, startups, investors, and nonprofits at the bleeding edge of the Age of Adoption — the world today in which companies representing every economic sector are furiously adopting climate tech and sustainable solutions.
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www.antennagroup.com
Stage Sponsor
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Ryan Incorporated Central's long history of high-quality sitework, its technical expertise and its commitment to safety make it ideally suited to the demands of solar work. We have successfully completed both greenfield site preparation for new facilities and helped with the expansion of existing facilities by partnering with developers and engineers to carefully plan and efficiently execute the work.
Website
https://www.ryancentral.com/
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Heliene is socially responsible US-based company that is investing in strengthening America’s solar supply chain. We understand the importance of reducing risk and ensuring that projects are never delayed due to components being stuck somewhere in a 6,000-mile supply chain. That is why we have North American-based manufacturing facilities that enable us to provide you with reliable and timely delivery of our high-quality solar products.
Our US made modules ship from Minnesota, ensuring that there is zero risk of them being detained at the port. At Heliene, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality solar panels that meet your specific needs. The combination of strong US demand for PV modules, IRA tax credits incentivizing US-based manufacturing, and expected continuation of restrictive trade barriers on imports is spurring us to grow our manufacturing base both in capacity volume and vertical integration.
Customers choose Heliene because we are committed to delivering the best value possible. We achieve this by combining superior quality with market-leading cost structures in our modules and system solutions. Our solar projects are known to consistently achieve the highest production values and deliver impressive returns on investment. We are dedicated to providing you with cutting-edge solar products and solutions that meet your specific needs while delivering unparalleled value.
We believe that by investing in the domestic solar supply chain, we are contributing to a better future for generations to come. Thank you for choosing Heliene Solar, your trusted local partner for all your solar needs.
Website
http://www.heliene.com/
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Roof Tech Inc. is the first U.S. subsidiary of Yanegiken, a company renowned in Japan for more than four decades of innovative roofing technologies. Roof Tech Inc. brings these unique PV mounting solutions to the U.S. solar market. Headquartered in Southern California, our national sales team provides superior service to solar installers and solar panel manufacturers throughout North America.
Website
http://www.roof-tech.us/
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Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Van Meter is an award-winning, 100% employed-owned workplace and leading distributor of more than 800 brands of solar, electrical, and industrial automation supplies. Committed to providing "Everything you need to succeed”, Van Meter couples its comprehensive product offering with best-in-class fulfillment rates, value-add services and technical expertise. The company has 25 locations in seven states. Since 1928 we’ve delivered more than products; we’ve solved problems for our customers, developed lasting relationships with suppliers and given back to the many communities that support us. Because we believe a company should do more than live by its values—it should create lasting value as well.
Website
http://www.vanmeterinc.com
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SunModo is a U.S. company headquartered in Vancouver, Washington that is focused on innovative racking and mounting solutions for professional installers in the fast-growing solar industry. Energized by a desire to make solar installation easier, more reliable, and more affordable, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence by constantly innovating to improve our current products and develop new solutions. Our commitment to innovation can be seen across our entire product line, which includes 30 plus industry-shaping patents. More information is at www.sunmodo.com or from the company at 360.844.0048.
Website
https://sunmodo.com/
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Intelligent Generation (IG) optimizes solar power and energy storage systems for commercial, industrial, educational, municipal and other facilities. IG dramatically boosts the economics and performance of clean energy projects, simplifying the business case for taking back control of your organization's energy budget. IG manages your on-site assets, providing a patented value stack to earn revenues in the power markets, save on electricity bills, and protect critical systems with backup power. Currently, Federal and state incentives in combination with the IG value stack can bring project payback in 3 years.
Website
https://www.intelgen.com/
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Verde Solutions is a full-service sustainable energy developer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with in-house engineering, installation, and construction capabilities. With over 20 years of experience, our team has completed more than 2,800 clean energy projects across the country. We partner with businesses, municipalities, non-profits, and educational organizations to develop comprehensive green energy solutions, including project & design engineering, turnkey project management, and financing options. From solar energy and battery storage to EV charging and other solutions, our renewable energy production plans enable organizations to reduce operating expenses and greenhouse gas emissions while taking advantage of government and utility incentives.
Website
https://verdesolutions.com/
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Day & Zimmerman
Day & Zimmermann offers full EPC and construction services to Distributed generation, Utility Scale, and Commercial/Industrial clients. D&Z’s team has almost 1 GW of managed project experience in solar energy, including multiple solar projects up to 150 MW. Our team holds NABCEP certifications, and we continue to invest in training and development for our growing roster of experienced solar professionals. Founded in 1901, D&Z is a family-owned company specializing in construction, engineering, staffing, and defense solutions for leading corporations and the U.S. government around the world. With a workforce of more than 43,000 employees and $2.7 billion in revenue, D&Z is currently ranked as one of the largest private companies in the U.S. by Forbes. Originally founded to help modernize American factories, D&Z’s focus today is on maintaining the nation’s power infrastructure, protecting American freedoms, supporting construction of renewable energy sources, and driving technological advancements around the world.
Website
www.dayzim.com
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Foundation Technologiesr
Yellow Jacket® Solar Pile Sleeves help mitigate frost heave on solar panel W piles. Yellow Jacket® is a patented prefabricated pile sleeve that provides a slip plane between the W pile and the soil. The pile sleeves are lightweight, safe, and quickly installed - increasing job productivity. There's no mess and no exposure to potentially dangerous coatings. Yellow Jacket® Pile Sleeves are a product of Foundation Technologies, Inc, a respected leader in the deep foundation industry since 1986. Foundation Technologies, Inc. delivers products and services that make deep foundations better.
Website
www.foundationtechnologies.com/
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Emmons and Olivier
EOR is a water-centric environmental and engineering consulting firm that specializes in
At EOR scientific study and design are inherently intertwined with the pursuit of sustainability. The analytical and creative richness of our solutions derives from this characteristic integration and results in the highest social, environmental, and economic returns for our clients. Our mission: to care for the earth and all of its inhabitants.
Website
eorinc.com
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REC Americas
Founded in 1996, REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar power. As Solar’s Most Trusted, REC is committed to high quality, innovation, and a low carbon footprint in the solar materials and solar panels it manufactures. Headquartered in Norway with operational headquarters in Singapore, REC also has regional hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Website
usa.recgroup.com/
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Valmont Solar
Valmont Solar is one powerful partner, bringing together more than 75 years as a global manufacturer of vital infrastructure, decades of trusted partnership with utilities, and nearly 20 years of technical expertise in solar tracker technology. We offer the smartest solar solutions to optimize projects with our Convert-1P single-axis tracker in addition to our steel solar piles that are both IRA-compliant for the Domestic Content Bonus. Count on Valmont Solar's Convert Tracker to deliver with optimized design features such as ground screws and adjustable post heights for even the most challenging sites. Lightweight and shorter components that can be easily managed by hand instead of heavy machines. And intuitive assembly that’s easy to learn and scale up. In fact, a third-party expert in solar lean processes compared our system to the competition and found ours streamlines the process like no other. And it’s as easy to troubleshoot and maintain as it is to install. So it will stand the test of time—even over a 20-30 year project lifespan. Now that’s what we call powerful.
Website
www.valmontsolar.com
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Pioneer Engineering & Environmental Services, LLC
For 35 years, Pioneer Engineering & Environmental Services, LLC has been providing geotechnical investigation and remediation services, engineering services, and construction materials testing services. Pioneer’s environmental consultants and geotechnical engineering staff are actively involved in the planning stages and design of community solar farms (CSFs), often in consort with developers, designers, civil and structural engineers. We provide Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Geotechnical Site Investigations (GSIs) that evaluate potential environmental risks and subsurface conditions to determine technically sound and cost-effective foundation options for projects ranging from the construction of racking systems and substation/transmission structures to the access roads and other on-site structures.
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At LandGate, we are passionate about making real estate and energy transactions more efficient and accessible. As the premier provider of data solutions and the largest online marketplace for US commercial real estate and energy, we connect investors, developers, professionals, and property owners. From land and solar to EVs, energy storage, wind, carbon, minerals, and water, we bring together the vibrant world of CRE and energy-related opportunities. Connect with us to learn how you can unlock the potential of this dynamic marketplace!
Website
verdesolutions.com
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APA Solar is one of the leading solar racking companies in the United States. For over 15 years and with 3GW of experience, we offer in-house design, engineering, manufacturing and installation services, in order to provide our customers exceptional value in ground mount racking systems for even the most challenging terrains and soils. We have earned our leading position by continuously evolving our products to drive down hardware and installation costs, in turn saving our customers time and money. This commitment has led to innovative solutions and a comprehensive product offering.
Website
https://apasolar.com/
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BT Electric Inc sells, installs, maintains and repairs residential, commercial, industrial solar systems. We work with everyone from residential clients to large developers.
Website
http://www.btelectricinc.com/
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enerG Magazine is an exciting magazine that delivers the big picture and bright future of renewable energy in North America—be part of that future now! Reaching more than 32,000 (combined print/digital) decision-makers in energy and related businesses, enerG covers all areas of renewable energy. To catch up on the latest in renewable energy, visit our website at www.altenerG.com or check out our current issue at: https://digitalmag.altenerg.com.
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https://digitalmag.altenerg.com/
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The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. They combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C. working to drive transformational policy changes with national impacts.
Website
http://www.elpc.org/
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CEEM is an industry-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit representing the business voice for clean energy in Minnesota. CEEM provides a unified voice for clean energy business across the state. Our mission is to provide educational leadership, collaboration, and policy analysis that accelerates clean energy market growth and smart energy policies. Learn more at https://www.cleanenergyeconomymn.org/
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EnergeiaWorks is North America's leading renewable energy executive search and staffing firm. Over 100 clean energy companies trust us with their recruiting strategy and talent acquisition. Whether you are a firm looking for top talent or a career-seeker in the renewable energy sector, we can help.
Website
https://energeiaworks.com/
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Since 2007, North American Clean Energy has been at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, covering the latest developments in solar and energy storage. The magazine is published 6 times per year and distributed across many sponsored industry events. North American Clean Energy also provides weekly industry updates through their solar and energy storage e-newsletters.
Website
https://www.nacleanenergy.com/
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Founded in 2001, Vote Solar’s mission is to realize a 100% clean energy future through a solutions-driven, people-first approach. A 501(c)3 nonprofit with more than 94,000 members nationwide, Vote Solar advances just and equitable clean energy policy at the state level. By identifying and accelerating solar solutions in legislatures and public utility commissions in over 25 states, Vote Solar works to combat the climate crisis, lower energy costs for ratepayers, reduce harmful pollution and build a brighter, cleaner, more equitable future. Learn more at www.votesolar.org.
Website
www.votesolar.org
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Apollo Solar was founded by CEO Steve Tomaszewski in 2020. Prior to this Steve spent 20 years in the Asset Backed Securities markets trading securitizations of $100m-$500mm week with Bank of America, CitiCorp, Credit Suisse and JP Morgan Chase. Today Apollo consults investment bankers and consulting companies globally. In addition to that Apollo formed two new division to compete in larger utility scale projects in North America. The Catalyst is a group of 30 EPC's mid sized solar and battery construction companies to work together on 100Mw to 1 Giga watt projects. JUst launched February 2024 Apollo launched MYUBERSOLAR.com selling BAAS Batteries as a Service and PPA's Power Purchase Agreements and SAAS Steam Generators As A Service for Solar and Battery nationwide.
Website
www.Apolloepc.com
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The Energy Data is an Information-Centric Website focused mainly on the Power and Energy Industry Online It is a B2B Platform mainly focused on the latest Power and Energy Industry News, Press Releases, Industry-related updates, Events, and Conferences. With The Energy Data, you can get all information that happens in the Power and Energy Industry.
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www.theenergydata.com
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The Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum (WISCEF) is a vehicle for individuals, organizations, and businesses to join the conservative conversation about Wisconsin’s energy future. WICEF believes that an “all of the above” energy policy must be pursued by increasing our state’s commitment to reducing energy waste and developing “Wisconsin-grown” clean energy resources. Leveraging Wisconsin’s transition to clean and renewable energy will stimulate our economy, lower electricity costs, protect our national and grid security, reduce pollution, and improve the public health for all Wisconsinites.
Website
www.wiscef.org
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RENEW Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization that promotes renewable energy in Wisconsin. We work on policies and programs that expand solar power, wind power, renewable fuels, local hydropower, building electrification, energy storage, and electric vehicles. Since 1991 we have been a champion for clean energy solutions in the Badger State.
Website
www.renewwisconsin.org/
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Founded in 1975, incorporated in 1979 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit under the name Northern Illinois Solar Association, and finally reorganized in 1980 as the Illinois Solar Energy Association, the organization was focused on public education for the majority of its history. In the last decade, ISEA expanded its efforts to include working to ensure stable policies and regulations for solar development in Illinois. In order to do this work, ISEA founded its sister 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade organization. Together, the two organizations represent 500+ business and individual members.
ISEA is the state resource for renewable energy-related policy developments, educational classes, events, and access to local renewable energy businesses. The Education Association is a chapter of ASES, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy by sharing information, events, and resources to cultivate community and power progress.
Website
www.illinoissolar.org/
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Minnesota Land & Liberty Coalition (L&LC), a project of Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum (MnCEF), is a right-of-center nonprofit organization made up of farmers, landowners, taxpayers, ratepayers, business and community leaders, and proponents of an all of the above energy future. The coalition is united by support for protecting private property rights, investing in our communities, building a resilient and reliable energy grid, and ensuring the United States' national security. L&LC believes that Minnesota and the United States should use every prudent source of energy at our disposal to create a robust energy grid that decreases costs to ratepayers.
Website
www.mncef.com
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The Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy (ICAE) is an organization founded by conservatives who believe in a genuine “all of the above” approach to Indiana’s energy policy landscape - an approach that values the energy that built our great state and transitions to the clean, renewable and efficient energy that’s powering our future. ICAE is committed to moving Indiana toward an all of the above energy policy that will create local jobs, expand our economy, ensure safer and more secure communities through energy independence, improve public health, and leave behind a powerful legacy for future generations of Hoosiers. We believe in building a sustainable future for Indiana through the emerging clean energy economy that will be powering our nation in the years to come.
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Energy Business Review is a print and online magazine that provides readers with a 360-degree view of the energy ecosystem. The magazine covers the entire spectrum of the energy community, which includes various energy companies and many more. Our subscribers include Senior Research Scientist, SVP Drilling & Well, Chief Engineers - Drilling & Completion, Drilling Contractors, Geologist/Geophysicist, Project Heads, VP Refinery Operations, Director- Oil & Gas Exploration and Production, GVP Strategy & Sustainability, Rig Owners and many other senior decision-makers from the energy sectors.
Website
www.energybusinessreview.com
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Natural Resource Services provides experienced solar site vegetation planning and execution including site assessment, seed mix design, installation and long term management. NRS, with offices in Minnesota and Illinois, specializes in native habitat and provides vegetation and screening services on utility, distributed and community solar garden scale sites across the greater Midwest and Rocky Mountain states.
Website
www.naturalresourceservice.com
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MnSEIA is a member-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit that promotes and protects Minnesota’s solar and storage industries. We advocate in the state legislative and regulatory arenas in a unified and actionable way to move solar + storage forward. Find out more at www.mnseia.org
Website
www.mnseia.org
Opening Reception Sponsor
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Solar Simplified’s unique model for subscriber acquisition and management shields developers, asset owners, IPPs and financing parties from customers associated project risk allowing them to scale their Community Solar Projects quickly and effectively.
Our business model sets us apart, because unlike other Community Solar aggregators, we work to ensure that our incentives are completely aligned with those of our partners on project performance. For our partners, our platform eliminates the burdens and risk of acquiring, retaining, replacing, managing and billing customers, guaranteeing full subscription and full collection with no upfront acquisition costs, thus increasing project IRR and decreasing project risk.
With our unwavering attention to detail and personalized care, we set the benchmark for customer satisfaction in our industry, and are the only aggregator in the country with zero government complaints. Additionally, we distinguish ourselves through our commitment to advocating for policies that prioritize the financial well-being of our partners, subscribers, and the industry as a whole.
By choosing Solar Simplified, you're not just selecting a service provider; you're partnering with a leader dedicated to the success, sustainability and growth of the Community Solar sector. Let us help you navigate the complexities of customer acquisition and management, so you can focus on harnessing the power of the sun and growing your business.
Website
www.solarsimplified.com/
Happy Hour Sponsor
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TurningPoint Energy (TPE) is a clean energy development, advisory and investment company with solar development projects underway throughout the United States. Our principals have experience developing solar projects for community solar and utility clients totaling more than $3 billion in value over 2GW of the operating solar power plants throughout the United States.
Formed in 2014, TPE created a sustainable approach to navigate the evolution of community solar programs and regulations by building a team of business development, real estate, engineering, and finance experts in large-scale solar project development, sourcing the most qualified project partners and consultants, all while maintaining an overarching commitment to positively impact every community that hosts its projects.
TPE views three sets of services as core to our mission: development, advisory and investment. Since 2017, TPE has focused these services on the expanding community solar market in states including Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Texas, and Rhode Island. TPE’s development and investment portfolio now includes over 169MW of community solar projects in construction or operation, with an additional 840MW in solar projects under development.
Our team is committed to providing meaningful community solar projects for energy consumers. TPE is a triple bottom line company: we believe that our business should create financial, environmental, and community value in every project we create. Our intent is to be long-term members of the communities where our projects are developed. As part of our project development process, TPE donates to local charities and/or non-profits that support those in need.
Website
www.turningpoint-energy.com/
Coffee Break Sponsor
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The Leader in Solar Procurement
The Megawatt Group connects forward-thinking, U.S.-based solar buyers with the top Tier-1 Module manufacturers in the world. Every day we put our resources, expertise and access to work for our clients. From helping EPCs streamline procurement to giving overseas manufacturers a foothold in the US market, we strive to help our partners - and the solar industry itself - thrive.
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www.megawattgroup.com
Kilowatt Sponsor
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Strategic Economic Research provides economic consulting for renewable energy projects across the U.S. We provide comprehensive, customized analyses that detail the jobs, earnings, output, and property tax benefits for a particular project. Our expertise in energy economics allows us to provide an efficient workflow with accurate results.
Website
www.strategiceconomic.com/
Game Sponsor
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Renewable Energy Evolution is a Midwest renewable energy consultancy which is solely concentrated on helping accelerate the rapid alteration taking place in the energy industry towards power generation which is cleaner, and more rationalized.
As REE marks it’s 5 Year Anniversary, we are excited to announce exceeding the 10MW Milestone of behind the meter solar energy assets delivered in the Midwest. REE is looking forward to meeting our existing and future clients at the Midwest Solar Expo.
Website
www.renewableenergyevolution.com
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Chem Link’s curb systems are the ideal sealant and flashing solution for solar racking standoffs because they are efficient and easy to install. Curb systems are superior to other penetration seal systems which are notorious for corroding, are labor intensive and do not offer configuration flexibility. This system will save installers time and labor leading to cost savings. Highlights of the Chem Link Penetration seal system are:
Chem link sealants and adhesives comply with all OSHA, state, local and federal air quality regulations. They are non-carcinogenic and contain no substances listed on California Proposition 65. Repairs are sage and long-lasting.
Website
www.chemlink.com
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QuickBOLT offers a wide range of solar mounts for every roof. Their newest standing seam solution is changing the game for commercial installers nationwide. Installers will love the pre-assembled L-Feet & Set Screws that speed up installation. This mount features a cross-knurled Grip Plate to enhance pull-out resistance and prevent the Set Screws from damaging the roof.
Install in under 15 seconds on Asphalt, EPDM or TPO, with the power of BoltSeal® technology found in Miami-Dade approved QB2 with Microflashing®. Or for the most versatile mounting experience, ask about the Butyl Bottom Deck Mount. This mount requires only 4 self-tapping screws, maximizing your efficiency on the roof. Screws included are preassembled with EPDM-backed Sealing Washers for superior water protection. The incredible pullout ratings keep your array secure: 843 lbs deck-mounted or 3228 lbs rafter-mounted. Mount anywhere on the roof.
Purchase QuickBOLT through your local distributor or direct on quickbolt.com
Website
www.quickbolt.com
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Krannich Solar is prepared to support and service installation partners through all phases of their project, with a dedicated sales manager for every client. Krannich Solar strives to fulfill the installer’s solar needs from a single source by offering a wide range of solutions for every project, from a small 4 panel system to multi-megawatt commercial projects. Krannich Solar exclusively carries PV products. Their close cooperation with leading manufacturers allows Krannich Solar the buying power needed to provide customers with competitive product pricing and exceptional availability.
Website
www.krannich-solar.com
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Founded in Silicon Valley in 2010, APsystems encompasses 4 global business units serving customers in over 100 countries. With millions of units sold producing more than 3TWh of clean, renewable energy, APsystems continues to be a leader in the ever-growing solar MLPE segment.
APsystems USA is based in Austin, Texas; APsystems EMEA is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Lyon, France; APsystems LATAM is based in Guadalajara, Mexico, and São Paulo, Brazil; APsystems APAC is based in Jiaxing and Shanghai, China, and Sydney, Australia.
Website
www.usa.apsystems.com/
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The Land & Liberty Coalition (L&LC) is a state-based group of local citizens, across the Midwest, who support utility-scale renewable energy developments. The coalition consists of farmers, landowners, and key stakeholders who are concerned about protecting their private property rights, developing their communities, and being good stewards of the land.
You can find an L&LC chapter in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Website
www.landandlibertycoalition.com/
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SolarEdge is a visionary leader in smart energy technology, committed to harnessing the power of the sun to create a sustainable future. SolarEdge's DC-Optimized technology maximizes energy production and drives innovation in energy storage and EV charging solutions for both residential as well as commercial applications.
Website
www.solaredge.com
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Conductor Solar is the finance marketplace for commercial and community solar, where developers and EPCs get projects funded and built faster and with better pricing. With deep financing expertise, dozens of active investors, and a software platform dedicated to solar's middle market, Conductor accelerates project financing and development.
It takes a village and more to get these projects built. Conductor specializes in aligning companies, projects, and deals to increase success rates and speed to completion. Using insights gleaned from hundreds of solar projects and over a billion dollars in capital deployments, Conductor identifies the best partners, solicits the best bids, and supports the collaborations required for successful project execution.
From 100 kW rooftops to 10 MW ground mounts, projects and portfolios in the Conductor Marketplace receive targeted bids from investors with the ability to execute. Developers and EPCs select their financing partners, improve their project economics, and unlock new markets. The Conductor Marketplace is free to use for developers and EPCs.
Website
wwww.conductor.solar
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Sinclair Designs & Engineering (SDE) is a fast-growing manufacturer of Ground Mount and Carport Systems. All products are 100% USA made at our fabrication and roll-forming facility in Albion, Michigan. We have licensed professional engineers on staff to provide design support and stamped structural draw packages. We take pride in our customer service, fast response times, and high quality products.
Website
sinclair-designs.com
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Jiangsu Runergy New Energy Technology Co., Ltd, established in 2013, is a global leader in solar technology. Through strategic partnerships with Fraunhofer-ISE in Germany and UNSW in Australia, Runergy's solar cells have garnered widespread acclaim due to continuous independent innovation, effective execution, and meticulous process management.
Website
www.runergy.com/en/
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Martin Solar, the newest name in solar innovation, builds on the 40+ years of professional roofing experience of Martin Roofing.
The Hidden Fastener Solar Mount, HFSM-655 is Martin Roofing and Solar’s patent-pending proprietary solar mount, intended for use on shingle roofs. It is unique in that it does not put holes into shingles, or otherwise compromise the roof’s integrity.
HFSM-655 attaches directly to the roof’s deck, up and under the shingles, allowing the shingle to seal over the lower base of the mount, concealing attachments for a seamless look and leak-free guarantee that lasts for the entire life of the shingles. Martin’s mount also features a dual rail attachment that reinforces the rail structure, enabling longer spans. Installation is even streamlined, as the design accommodates either truss attachment, or direct-to-deck attachment. In direct-to-deck application, Martin’s mount is one of the sturdiest products on the market, withstanding pulls of 655 lbs.
HFSM-655 has been happily installed on numerous residential roofs, is UL Listed, and is now ready for prime time. Combining traditional craftsmanship with forward-thinking technology, Martin’s mount is the only hidden-fastening solar mount on the market, and it is only the beginning.
Visit our booth to see for yourself, and let’s talk about how Martin’s current (and future) innovations can work for you and your clients!
Website
www.martinsolar.net/
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SnapNrack is a leading manufacturer of innovative solar mounting solutions designed to reduce installation costs, improve installation quality & safety and make the jobs of solar installers easier. SnapNrack offers the most comprehensive set of solutions for residential solar mounting with roof mount systems, Ultra Rail, TopSpeed™ and RL Universal, all with SpeedSeal™ Technology. These systems feature accessories like junction boxes & wire management products paired with aesthetic options like the Array Skirt & the Universal End Clamp. SnapNrack provides intuitive products that are simple to install with features like a single tool installation, pre-assembled snap-in hardware, integrated wire management, integrated grounding/bonding & Class A Fire Rating in accordance with UL2703/ UL1703 standards. It’s the preferred choice of installers with quality that lasts the life of the system.
Website
www.snapnrack.com/
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American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through our No Farms, No Food® message. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 7.8 million acres of agricultural land, advanced environmentally sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and supported thousands of farm families.
The Department of Energy estimates we need more than 10 million acres to scale up solar energy by 2050, and AFT projects over 80 percent could be sited on agricultural lands. This growth will create opportunities, but it also threatens farmland, and the conflict between using land to grow food and using it to produce energy is already generating public backlash against renewable energy deployment overall.
America needs both—renewable energy and productive, resilient farms and ranches. AFT launched its Smart Solar℠ initiative in 2021 to help accelerate solar development in a manner that meets these two important needs. Our Smart Solar principles are the backbone of our work and focus on: 1 Guiding solar development onto buildings and land not well-suited for agriculture, 2 Ensuring that if solar development does occur, the land can be returned to agriculture, 3 Growing the field of agrivoltaics that allows solar energy generation and agriculture to exist on the same piece of land, and 4 Promoting equity and farm viability. If done well, Smart Solar can allow solar projects to provide income for farmers and landowners while protecting land well-suited for agriculture.
Website
www.farmland.org
Smart Solar page
www.farmland.org/solar
Midwest page
https://farmland.org/about/how-we-work/midwest-regional-office/
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A 501 (c) (6) organization founded in 1979, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) works to ensure the equitable participation of its members in the construction industry, while also promoting the growth, quality of work, professionalism and integrity of these individuals and businesses. We have fought for diversity in the construction world for over 40 years, and continue to clear paths of opportunity for Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprises across the Midwest. From advocating for public policy, providing the tools necessary to seize and succeed at new business opportunities and providing training and education that assist Hispanics in growing their own construction-related businesses, HACIA believes in pushing its community beyond what have become traditional roles for Hispanics in the construction industry.
Website
www.haciaworks.org/
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Alternative Power Generation, Inc. (APG) provides innovative, progressive, and customized electric power solutions for solar, EV charging, microgrids/battery energy storage systems, and substations.
We offer a full range of services: consulting, designing, engineering, procuring, constructing, and commissioning. We have relationships throughout the continental U.S. and Canada with 95% of municipal, cooperative, and investor-owned utilities, all independent system operators, all major equipment manufacturers, and many contractors.
Our founders have a proven track record of meeting contractual obligations in the electrical power industry. They have been involved in the development of more than 890 MW of solar photovoltaic generation, 800 MW of wind generation, 110 MW of battery energy storage systems, and 175 substations from 25 kV to 345 kV connecting to utilities throughout the United States and Canada, including 2.3 GW of AI data center substations.
Website
www.alternativepowergen.com/
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Founded in 1986, CBBEL is a full-service consulting engineering and surveying firm committed to delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges.
Our Illinois-based staff is comprised of more than 230 experienced and innovative professionals who provide engineering, surveying and environmental services to clients in both the public and private sectors. With 13 distinct departments, our team’s expansive list of specializations provides a depth of expertise that promotes project success.
Since its founding, our company and the complexity of our projects have seen significant growth. We are proud of our successful, long-term relationships with a wide variety of clients, including municipalities, counties, townships, sanitary districts and drainage districts throughout Chicagoland. We are committed to consistently delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges.
The CBBEL team’s relationships and detailed understanding of applicable regulations are critical for success in entitling a renewable energy project. We have strong connections with local and state regulatory staff that help improve due diligence and receive faster approvals, and we understand local and state regulations that help us work diligently through the entitlement process.
We boast a highly talented, experienced and educated team, which includes three PhDs, more than 90 licensed professional engineers, a team of licensed professional land surveyors, two licensed structural engineers and a licensed landscape architect. Six employees are professional traffic operations engineers and four have received the designation of Diplomate Water Resource Engineer. A further 20 staff members are certified floodplain managers, 11 are Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control and nine are certified professionals in stormwater quality.
With years of experience providing environmental planning and permitting throughout Illinois, the CBBEL team stands ready to deliver environmental documents, plans and permits for your renewable energy project.
Website
https://cbbel.com/
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ComEd, the largest electric utility in Illinois, is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation, a Fortune 250 energy company with approximately 10 million customers. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers and a population of 9 million people across northern Illinois.
ComEd is an energy delivery company, serving the needs of homes and businesses. It does not own power plants or make electricity. It manages more than 90,000 miles of power lines in its 11,400-square-mile service territory. Since 2001, ComEd has invested more than $5 billion in its electrical transmission and distribution system to provide customers with the record-level reliability and quality service they have come to expect and deserve.
But “keeping the lights on” is not ComEd’s only role. The future is powered by carbon-free electricity. The future is increasingly electric. The future of energy requires new levels of reliability, flexibility, interactivity and control. The ComEd electric grid will need to work in new ways to enable millions of electric vehicles to hit the roads and plug in. Customers will need easy ways to connect the many thousands of clean distributed energy resources like wind and solar power and battery storage that are coming online. And ComEd’s service must remain highly reliable and resilient as climate change challenges us with more severe weather events.
Achieving a strong and carbon-free energy future for our region will require a diverse coalition of people and organizations in Illinois, across many sectors. As the planner and operator of the electric grid, ComEd has a responsibility to take a leadership role in achieving these goals. And at ComEd, we believe effective leaders listen to, work collaboratively with and inspire their partners–and that is what we will do. Because we are a company that operates in the public trust, we have a very special focus on community well-being, justice and opportunity for all.
Website
www.comed.com/
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Our expert solar advisors offer one-on-one consultants to guide you through all the complexities and details of solar -- from understanding your energy bills to installation and more. Each Sunrun solar system is custom designed using our proprietary software to fit your home’s unique energy profile and needs.
Our industry-leading guarantee gives you peace of mind for the life of your Sunrun solar system.
Website
www.sunrun.com/
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PVpallet helps solar companies reduce waste, streamline operations, and save money through reusable packaging and turnkey logistics solutions. We’re focused on making life easier for everyone in the solar supply chain—from manufacturers and distributors to EPCs and solar installers. From robust reusable packaging options like BOS bulk bins and solar module pallets to packaging consulting and turnkey logistics services, we believe in win/win solutions that are better for people and the planet.
Website
www.pvpallet.com/