Oregon Solar + Storage Energy Conference 2024

There are unique programs and funding opportunities available to agricultural producers and rural businesses looking to go solar. This session will explore the USDA Rural Energy for America Program, a grant and loan program that can cover up to 50% of the cost of a renewable energy project. We’ll cover best practices for identifying viable projects and submitting competitive grant applications. The panel will also share available technical assistance for pre-development and grant-writing support.

Commercializing new technology and solutions in the solar and storage industry is tough, but the landscape for clean tech startup support has changed in the past four years. How has the influx of federal funding into the industry and increased private investment impacted the Pacific NW cleantech startup ecosystem? Come hear from solar and/or storage startups and clean tech support organizations on what’s new in the clean tech startup ecosystem and learn about some of the startups bringing new technology to market. Companies and organizations represented include Vertuelab, Sunspan, Skip Technology, Airbuild, Rute, Sept, Prosper Portland, Powerize NW, and NWXceletrator.

Learn more about companies and organizations represented at this session here.

Solar companies are facing increasing difficulty securing liability insurance.  Come learn what the concerns are and possible solutions.

In this session, we will discuss the essential paperwork required for your organization to join and benefit from the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program. Following the session, our team will be available to assist employers in completing the necessary documentation to achieve OJT certification.

We will also provide an example of skills that can be learned while on-the-job and outline the financial reimbursement process associated with training an OJT candidate currently employed in the solar industry. Participants are encouraged to bring your questions and an open mind as we explore the opportunities available through the OJT program.