Oregon Solar + Storage Energy Conference 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Oregon Solar + Storage Conference!
We are excited to have you join us this year.

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8:00am PDT

Solar PV Systems and the 2023 NEC

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT

This four-hour course will review the critical requirements for the proper installation of PV systems by the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC), which is based on NEC. The course will focus on significant changes made in the 2023 NEC. Articles reviewed include 690 – PV Systems and 705 - Interconnected Electrical Power Production Sources. The course’s target audience includes Oregon State-Certified Electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, building officials, engineers, and designers.
Topics Covered:

Article 690
- Revisions in 2023
- Circuit requirements
- Disconnecting means
- Wiring methods
- Grounding
- Markings
Article 705
Oregon-specific requirements (OSSC and ORSC codes)

Speakers

Sean White

Solar Energy Professor & Consultant, White House Energy/Heat Spring/SolarSean

Sean White has been teaching solar and energy storage classes full time for 15 years. He speaks at conferences and teaches workshops on codes, standards and the fundamentals. Sean has taught in the USA, China, India, Italy, Seychelles, Philippines, Mongolia, Africa, UAE, Oman, Qatar... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Windsor AB

Technical

Audience NABCEP

1:00pm PDT

Oregon-Specific 2023 NEC and Fire Code Requirements for Energy Storage Systems

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Windsor AB

The two-hour solar-plus-storage course will teach participants the current codes and standards for photovoltaic (PV) systems that integrate energy storage systems. The course will cover NFPA codes and the standards referenced within those codes, as well as Oregon-specific requirements from the OSSC and ORSC. The course is intended for code electrical contractors, solar installers, building officials, engineers, and designers to better understand the current solar-plus-storage system requirements.
Topics Covered:

NEC 480, 690, 702, 705, 706
NFPA 855
IEEE and UL standards
Solar-plus-storage system configurations
Design and installation requirements for Code compliance

Speakers

Sean White

Solar Energy Professor & Consultant, White House Energy/Heat Spring/SolarSean

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Windsor AB

Technical

Audience NABCEP

3:00pm PDT

Fall Prevention Course

Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Windsor AB

Speakers

Doug Biron

Fall Protection Specialist, 3M

Doug is a 3M Fall Protection Specialist working as a resource for your business at no charge. I provide safety solutions through the industry leading brands of 3M™, DBI-SALA®, Protecta® E-A-R™, PELTOR™, Scotchlite™, Speedglas™, and Scott Safety. He also work with your... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Windsor AB

Safety