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Tuesday, October 22
 

9:00am PDT

Welcome to Contractors at the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Jeni Hall

Jeni Hall

Solar Project Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon
Jeni Hall is a project manager with the Energy Trust of Oregon solar program where her work focuses on maintaining a strong and sustainable solar trade ally contractor network across Oregon. As the technical lead she is responsible for the programs solar ready program, solar installation... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:00am - 10:50am PDT
Belmont C
  Energy Trust Programming

11:00am PDT

Workforce Development Update
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Belmont C
Acknowledgement of those who helped us this year. Hear about the primary workforce development projects we completed this year, the funding we secured to encourage the workforce pipeline and help fund the training that contractors’ do, and what we have planned for next year.  Overview of funding specific for employers.  

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Belmont C
  Workforce

1:00pm PDT

Solar Career Expo Welcome: Program Overview
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:10pm PDT
Belmont C

Solar Career Expo at OSSC will take place as a featured part of the Energy Trust of Oregon Contractor Day at the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference. The event will commence with a Keynote Delivery (TBA) and be followed by various presentations that will include resources for job seekers and providers.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 1:10pm PDT
Belmont C
  Solar Career Expo

1:10pm PDT

LRT Apprenticeship Program
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:10pm - 1:50pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:10pm - 1:50pm PDT
Belmont C
  Solar Career Expo

2:00pm PDT

Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Training Program Panel: What We Do for Solar Contractors & Pre-Apprentices
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Noah Kone

Noah Kone

Green Workforce Partnerships Manager, Constructing Hope
Noah is a creative strategist with 8 years of experience developing, implementing and managing strategic partnerships for tech startups, influencers and professional sports organizations. Facilitated brand partnerships between Fortune 500 companies and NBA athletes leading to digital... Read More →
avatar for Nami Bigos

Nami Bigos

Deputy Director, Oregon Tradeswomen
Nami brings over 15 years of non-profit management experience to the OTW’s team, with a focus on fundraising, communications, and operations. Nami fell in love with event coordination because she likes seeing people enjoy the experience, and has always been driven to make a difference... Read More →
avatar for Zoe Stansbury

Zoe Stansbury

Training Manager, Oregon Tradeswomen
Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Belmont C
  Solar Career Expo

3:00pm PDT

How to Highlight Your Experience on Your Resume to be Compelling for Solar Companies
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C
Gain insights to make your skills and experience stand out to potential employers on your resume.
Speakers
avatar for Ursala Garbrecht

Ursala Garbrecht

Founder, Resume Horse
Using a collaborative approach, I will help you uncover and articulate your unique strengths to motivate potential employers to call you. I’m energized by identifying what sets you apart from other applicants, and I enjoy helping you highlight your accomplishments and relevant experience... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C
  Solar Career Expo

3:45pm PDT

Accessing Resources: OSSIA Benefits and Programs for Workers
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Belmont C
Dr. Michelle Maher is a Program Director for OSSIA and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator, legislative author, activist, and international public speaker. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University. Dr. Maher taught undergraduate and graduate DEI coursework from 1994-2019. She is currently a DEI Workforce Development Programs Director at OSSIA/OSEEF and the Administrator of the LRT Apprenticeship Program. Dr. Maher carries the torch of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in sustainable, social and environmental justice work in whatever she does.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Belmont C
  Solar Career Expo

4:15pm PDT

Solar Career Expo Closing Remarks
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
Belmont C
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Maher

Dr. Michelle Maher

Program Manager, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is an international public speaker, faculty, activist, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. in the Cultural Foundations of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies both... Read More →
Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:15pm - 4:20pm PDT
Belmont C
  Solar Career Expo
 
Wednesday, October 23
 

9:00am PDT

Transmission in Oregon - Opportunities and Challenges
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Moderators
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Mark Walter

VP, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Savion, LLC
Speakers
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SV
avatar for Rep. Mark Gamba

Rep. Mark Gamba

State Representative, House District 41
Oregon State Representative Mark Gamba became deeply concerned with climate chaos over 20 years ago as a photographer for National Geographic when he was seeing in real time glaciers disappearing and coral reefs bleaching. He became deeply concerned because those effects were occurring... Read More →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus

11:00am PDT

PUC Round Up
Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Marie Barlow

Marie Barlow

NewSun Energy
Marie is a renewable energy attorney with experience advising utility-scale independent power producers, trade groups, non-profits and local governments on a variety of energy issues before state and federal commissions and courts.  Her expertise centers around integrated resource... Read More →
avatar for Greg Adams

Greg Adams

Principal, Richardson Adams, PLLC
Gregory Adams is a principal of the law firm of Richardson Adams, PLLC, in Boise, Idaho. Mr. Adams practices primarily in the fields of energy regulation, natural resources, and environmental law.  He represents clients in administrative proceedings before state utility commissions... Read More →
NM
avatar for Carra Sahler

Carra Sahler

Director & Staff Attorney, Green Energy Institute, Lewis & Clark Law School
Since joining GEI in the fall of 2020, Carra Sahler has focused on regulatory proceedings at the Oregon Public Utility Commission. Participating in a variety of dockets, on both the gas and electric side, Carra works to avoid fossil fuel lock-in, implement equitable decarbonization... Read More →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus

1:00pm PDT

Progress on Utility Scale Siting
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Max Yoklic

Max Yoklic

In-House Counsel, NewSun Energy
Max Yoklic is in-house counsel for NewSun Energy, a renewable energydevelopment and investment company in Bend, Oregon. His practice concentrateson energy facility siting and permitting, with a particular emphasis on land use,including zoning, entitlements, and appeals. Max’s practice... Read More →
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Jeremy Thompson

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus

2:30pm PDT

Day Ahead Markets and Potential for Regional Market in the West
Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Moderators
avatar for Brandon Green

Brandon Green

Manager of Policy & Market Strategy, Qcells USA Corp.
Brandon Green is the Manager of Policy and Market Strategy at Qcells USA where he supports the company’s development efforts in the ever-changing energy policy landscape of the West. Prior to working for Qcells, Brandon was a Regulatory Compliance Consultant on Puget Sound Energy’s... Read More →
Speakers
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avatar for Connor Reiten

Connor Reiten

Vice President, Government Affairs, PNGC Power
Wednesday October 23, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus

4:00pm PDT

Data Centers / Load Growth
Wednesday October 23, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
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avatar for Amy Berg Pickett

Amy Berg Pickett

Principal - Developer, Sunstone.Energy
Amy has a BS in sustainability from Oregon State University that led to 5 years working in Utility Solar Scale development. The focus of this work is in the Northwest with a focus on Oregon. Amy is a Permitting and Stakeholder engagement specialist for solar farm development. Amy... Read More →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus
 
Thursday, October 24
 

9:00am PDT

How to Incentivize Storage
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Belmont C
Session details and presenters coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Sara Birmingham

Sara Birmingham

Vice President of State Affairs, SEIA
As Vice President of State Affairs, Sara oversees solar-related regulatory and legislative activity across the US, and provides senior-level oversight on important cross-cutting solar policy issues.Sara joined SEIA in 2012 focusing on regulatory and legislative activity in the Western... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Belmont C
  Technical

11:00am PDT

Oregon & Washington Legislator Round Up
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Angela Crowley-Koch

Angela Crowley-Koch

Executive Director, OSSIA
Angela Crowley-Koch has spent the last two decades in public policy and advocacy.  Previously the Legislative Director at Oregon Environmental Council, her work was instrumental in passing the Toxic-Free Kids Act, renewing the Clean Fuels Program and getting coal out of Oregon's... Read More →
avatar for Charlee Thompson

Charlee Thompson

Policy Associate, NW Energy Coalition
Charlee joined the Coalition as a Policy Associate in June 2022. She is passionate about using science and policy to have a meaningful impact on the environment and underserved communities. She has worked for electric utilities and energy and clean mobility nonprofits performing data... Read More →
avatar for Rep. John Lively

Rep. John Lively

Oregon State Representative
I am a proud born and raised Oregonian, a family man, and a pragmatic, honest leader for Springfield. I was born in LaGrande and lived in Wallowa until I was a junior in high school. We had limited economic opportunities in Wallowa, so our family moved to Springfield where my dad... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus

1:00pm PDT

Protecting the Oregon Solar Consumer
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Moderators
avatar for Lori Lull

Lori Lull

Project Manager- Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Lori has worked at Energy Trust since 2023, taking on roles with solar trade ally management, consumer protection, financing, and solar for all. Prior to working at Energy Trust, she worked on renewable energy procurement for a large corporation. She has an MBA in Sustainable Business... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Rob Del Mar

Rob Del Mar

Senior Energy Analyst, Oregon Department of Energy
Rob Del Mar is a senior policy analyst at the Oregon Department of Energy. He is responsible for evaluating policies relating to renewable energy and energy resilience projects in Oregon. Rob is currently involved with several initiatives to enhance the collection, analysis and dissemination... Read More →
avatar for Sara Birmingham

Sara Birmingham

Vice President of State Affairs, SEIA
As Vice President of State Affairs, Sara oversees solar-related regulatory and legislative activity across the US, and provides senior-level oversight on important cross-cutting solar policy issues.Sara joined SEIA in 2012 focusing on regulatory and legislative activity in the Western... Read More →
avatar for Jon Lange

Jon Lange

President, Sunergy Systems
Jon is a 20-year veteran of the solar industry and a NABCEP-Certified Solar PV Installer. He received his education at Solar Energy International (later as an instructor there too) and, in 2003, joined one of New Jersey’s largest solar contractors, where he soon became their installation... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus

2:30pm PDT

The Flight to Save Net Metering
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C
Session details coming soon!
Moderators
avatar for Angela Crowley-Koch

Angela Crowley-Koch

Executive Director, OSSIA
Angela Crowley-Koch has spent the last two decades in public policy and advocacy.  Previously the Legislative Director at Oregon Environmental Council, her work was instrumental in passing the Toxic-Free Kids Act, renewing the Clean Fuels Program and getting coal out of Oregon's... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Sam Guthman

Sam Guthman

Policy Manger, APANO
Sam was raised in Chicago, Illinois where she completed her Bachelor's in Environmental Science and later went on to earn a Master's in Public Policy as well from Loyola University Chicago. She is the daughter of a Cantonese immigrant parent and proud member of the queer community... Read More →
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Aby Jaeger

Program Manager, Solar Oregon
Aby Jaeger is originally from Southern California. She moved to Oregon over six years ago originally moving to Salem in order to attend Willamette University. She moved to Portland after graduating with a BA in math and a minor in politics. She previously worked as an environmental... Read More →
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Garrett Hartwell

Founder, Power Northwest
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C
  Policy Focus
 
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