7 th Annual Southern Solar Summit Thursday, September 10 th, 2015

7th Annual Southern Solar SummitThursday, September 10th, 2015

7th Annual Southern Solar Summit

COFFEE / NETWORKING / BREAKFAST

7:30 AM – 7:55 AM

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Welcome Remarks

Georgia Public Service CommissionerTim Echols


Welcome and Opening Remarks

Sharon LeeCantsink

2015-2016 ChairGeorgia Solar Energy Association

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Southern Solar Summit Hashtag

#SoSolar15


Upcoming GaSolar Events

Member Meeting – SolarizeThursday, November 17

@ ASHRAE

GA Solar Holiday LuncheonThursday, December 17

@ Villa Christina


City of Atlanta Updates

Stephanie Benfield

Director of Mayor’s Office of SustainabilityCity of Atlanta


Morning Keynote Address

“Army Energy Initiatives with Civilian Counterparts”

Major General Al Aycock

US Army


Discussion :“When Will the Solar Free-Market Financing Act Benefit Solar in Georgia?”

Moderator:Stephen O’Day – Smith, Gambrell & Russell

Panelists:Shan Arora – Southface

Susan Kidd – Agnes Scott CollegeRussell Seifert – Creative Solar

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Networking Break

10:00 – 10:30 AM

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Solar O&M Panel“Keys to Asset Optimization”

Moderator:Brian Morrissey – Citizens Energy

Panelists:Ryan Hoffman – Miller Bros. Solar

John Megna – SMA Solar TechnologyBob Schaefer – AlsoEnergy

Jordan Shechter – Radiance Solar

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Discussion :“How ^Not^ to Leave Money on the Table”

Speakers:

John Gornall – Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP

Todd Kice – Hecate

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Updates From the Georgia PSC

Georgia Public Service CommissionerChuck Eaton


NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

12:00pm – 1:15 PM

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Afternoon Keynote Address

“Do We Need Solar PV NOW? – Some Provocative Thoughts”

Jurgen WeissPrincipal, Renewables & Environment

The Brattle Group

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Financial Panel:“Building Value for the Long Run :

How to Structure Your Project for Resale Success”

Moderator:Keith Adams – Deloitte

Panelists:Nate Greenberg – WGL Energy Systems

Elias Hinckley – Sullivan & WorsterRobb Jetty – Onyx Renewable Partners

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Afternoon Networking Break

3:00 – 3:30 PM

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Discussion :“Community Solar 101”

Speaker:

Jeff Hudson – Clean Energy Collective

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Battery / Storage Panel“Lifting the Limits: What’s in Store for Storage”

Moderator:Jeff Ryan – SolarEdge

Panelists:

Carlos Chacón - S & C Electric

Carlos Restrepo – Sonnen Batterie

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Closing Remarks

Sharon LeeCantsink

2015-2016 ChairGeorgia Solar Energy Association

Gold “Gigawatt” Sponsors

Silver “Megawatt” Sponsors

Bronze “Kilowatt” Sponsors


Thank you, Norene!

Norene QuinnAssociation Management Services


Solar by the Numbers

•20,000 MW – The amount of solar energy now in production in the U.S.*•4 million – The number of homes that 20,000 MW can power.*•645,000 – The number of homes and businesses with solar installations in the U.S.*•73% - How much the cost of solar installation has dropped since 2006.*•129 million – The number of people in the U.S. who live within 20 miles of at least one solar installation.*•2X – How much the top 25 corporate users of solar in the U.S. have increased their capacity since 2012.*•174,000 – The number of solar workers in the U.S. in 2014, a 20% increase over 2013.*•25% - The target amount of its total energy use the U.S. Department of Defense is committed to generating from renewable resources by 2025. * Source: The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)


Solar Numbers in Georgia

•240 – The number of solar firms in Georgia in 2015, according to the Southface Clean Energy Census.

•1.2 GW – The amount of solar energy Georgia is projected to have in production by the end of 2016.

•3,000 – The number of solar jobs in Georgia, according to estimates from the latest Clean Energy Census.

Georgia Solar Websitewww.gasolar.org


Upcoming GaSolar Events

Member Meeting – SolarizeThursday, November 17

@ ASHRAE

GA Solar Holiday LuncheonThursday, December 17

@ Villa Christina


Thank you!

Thank you for coming to the 7th Annual Southern Solar Summit

We hope to see you again next year!


Cocktail Reception and Networking Event

6:00PM

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7 th Annual Southern Solar Summit Thursday, September 10 th, 2015