7th Annual Southern Solar Summit
Thursday, 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 Commissioner
Tim Echols
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Sharon Lee
Cantsink
2015-2016 Chair
Georgia Solar Energy Association
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available
For more information, contact Lauren Hart
lauren@gasolar.org
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Southern Solar Summit Hashtag
#SoSolar15
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Upcoming GaSolar Events
Member Meeting – Solarize
Thursday, November 17
@ ASHRAE
GA Solar Holiday Luncheon
Thursday, December 17
@ Villa Christina
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City of Atlanta Updates
Stephanie Benfield
Director of Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
City of Atlanta
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Morning Keynote Address
“Army Energy Initiatives with Civilian Counterparts”
Major General Al Aycock
US Army
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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 College
Russell 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 Technology
Bob 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 Commissioner
Chuck Eaton
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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 Weiss
Principal, 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 & Worster
Robb 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 Lee
Cantsink
2015-2016 Chair
Georgia Solar Energy Association
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Thank you, Norene!
Norene Quinn
Association Management Services
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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)
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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 Website
www.gasolar.org
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Upcoming GaSolar Events
Member Meeting – Solarize
Thursday, November 17
@ ASHRAE
GA Solar Holiday Luncheon
Thursday, December 17
@ Villa Christina
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Thank you!
Thank you for coming to the 7th Annual
Southern Solar Summit
We hope to see you again next year!
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Cocktail Reception and Networking Event
6:00PM
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