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SEIA’s Solar Goes Corporate
Solar GoesCorporate
November 7th, 2019 8 am - 7 pmWashington, DC
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8:30 am – 9:00 am Corporate Commitments to Clean Energy & Why Policy Matters
Reaching 20% of generation for solar by 2030 will require aggressive collaboration and establishing stronger relationships with corporate and institutional buyers. Hear about corporate commitments to clean energy and why policy matters if we want to remove barriers for these key customers and stakeholders to obtain the renewables that they demand.
Joe RinzelExecutive DirectorEmployers for Renewable Energy
Abigail Ross HopperPresident & CEOSEIA
George HershmanPresident
Speakers
Swinerton Renewable Energy
8:00 am – 8:25 am Networking Breakfast
Mike Smith
8:25 am – 8:30 am Welcome
Chief Business OfficerSEIA
AGENDA
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Beverly Snow Room
Beverly Snow Room
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Corporate procurement of renewables has grown rapidly in recent years as solar and wind prices continue to fall and more corporate buyers have announced substantial renewable energy commitments. Join analysts from SEIA, Wood Mackenzie and the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance as they discuss the trends behind this growth and the factors likely to impact the market moving forward.
Shawn Rumery
9:00 am – 9:45 am Tracking Growth in Corporate Renewables Procurement
Director of ResearchSEIA
Moderator
Michelle DavisSenior Analyst, SolarWood Mackenzie
Colin SmithSenior Analyst, SolarWood Mackenzie
Kevin HaleyDirector, Member EngagementRenewable Energy Buyers Alliance
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Beverly Snow Room
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Will the scheduled step-down of renewable tax credits impair commercial solar project economics? How do we ensure investors are getting the best possible system for their investment? How do we ensure the system operates safely, reliably and aligns with expected finance modeling? This session will focus on best practices to build confidence among potential solar customers, regulators, investors, rating agencies, and other stakeholders that C&I solar systems are a valuable building improvement, a consistent and long-term source of electricity generation, and a credit-worthy investment asset class.
Evelyn Butler
9:50 am – 10:35 am Built to Last: Best Practices for High-Quality Commercial Solar Projects
Senior Director of Codes and StandardsSEIA
Moderator
Brian A. EwingDirector - Utility-Scale EnergySwinerton Renewable Energy
Mihir MehtaVice President, FinanceSoltage
Aidan FoleyPrincipalGlenvale
Track 1 Barnett-Aden Room
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Zoe BerkeryVice PresidentClean Capital
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Kick things off with an interactive game to explore the range of renewable sourcing options available to large and small companies.
9:50 am – 10:35 am Navigating Renewable Sourcing Options & Understanding Customer Needs
Andrew GilliganSol Customer Solutions, Vice PresidentSol Systems
Jonathan ReinboldSustainability ManagerLopez Foods
Moderator
Hannah HuntSenior Manager, Business DevelopmentREsurety, Inc.
Track 2 Beverly Snow Room
Will ArnoldSVP, Sales and ProductsQuest Renewables
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10:40 am – 11:10 am Solar Means Business Awards Ceremony and Networking Break
Hear from Organic Valley and Dr. Bronner’s about how their energy transition journeys intersected, the challenges they encountered along the way and the need for flexibility in executing a successful renewable energy strategy.
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Stories of Innovation: Navigating the Customer Journey (& Improvising the Plan)
Darcy Shiber-KnowlesQuality, Sustainability & InnovationDr. Bronner’s
Scott EliasSenior Managerof Programs &State Initiatives
Moderator
Stanley MinnickEnergy Services & Technology Manager
SEIA
Eric UdelhofenDirector, Project Development
Organic Valley
OneEnergy Renewables
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Beverly Snow Room
Beverly Snow Room
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12:00 pm – 1:20 pm Networking Lunch
During lunch, we encourage you to participate in the Solar Goes Corporate table topic discussions. Join other colleagues and professionals interested in discussing a common subject by choosing a table with a tent card featuring one of six topics listed below. Lunch will also include tables without any topic assignments for those who prefer less structure. Topics and facilitators can be found below.
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The Sustainability of the Solar Supply Chain
• Phil Rausch, Business Development Manager, Hemlock Semiconductor
Ask the Analysts • Shawn Rumery, Director of Research, SEIA
• Michelle Davis, Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie
• Colin Smith, Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie
Increasing Quality in Commercial Solar Projects
• Evelyn Butler, Senior Director of Codes and Standards, SEIA
How to Incorporate Pollinator-Friendly Habitats
• Randi Grout, Project Supervisor, Ernst Pollinator Service
• Lindsey White, Director of Development, Ernst Pollinator Service
The Do’s and Don’ts of PPAs with Solar + Storage
• Pamela Mines, SVP, Business Development, Empower Energies
Engaging Legislators on Federal Policy
• Claire August, Congressional Affairs Coordinator, SEIA
Greening Your Supply Chain • Jeff McAulay, Co-Founder, Energetic Insurance
Green Roofs AND Solar - Yes You Can Have Both!
• Lisa Walsh, Solar Energy Services
Risks Related to Offsite Procurement Contracts
• Benoy Thanjan, CEO and Founder, Reneu Energy
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Track 1 Barnett-Aden Room
Discover how commercial and industrial companies aim to increase value, reduce risk and streamline energy usage with hybrid solar + battery storage projects and stand-alone storage.
1:20 pm – 2:05 pm Storage Goes Corporate: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Risks
Rohit SachdevPartnerOrrick
Moderator
Vanessa Miler-FelsRenewable Energy StrategistMicrosoft
Tom LeydenSr. DirectorEDF Renewables
Mike NolanDirector, Analytics AdvisoryEdison Energy
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Finding the right confluence of roof control, ownership appetite, incentives, energy use and lease duration to make solar deals ‘just right’ can be daunting. Why is snagging that first deal the hardest? What factors play into the difference between green-lighting a single project or executing a broader portfolio? How can the solar industry better address the commercial real estate community’s specific needs and barriers? Learn about the opportunities, common barriers, and range of solutions for bringing solar to the real estate community, as well as some of the pitfalls that still need to be overcome.
1:20 pm – 2:05 pm Lessons Learned from Bringing Solar to the Real Estate Community
Marta SchantzSenior Vice President, Greenprint Center for Building PerformanceUrban Land Institute
Moderator
Emily PaciollaSustainability ManagerFederal Realty Investment Trust
John LindManaging Director, Business DevelopmentSafari Energy
Matthew SingletonSVP, Global EnergyPrologis
Eugenia GregorioVP, Strategy & SustainabilityThe Tower Companies
Track 2 Beverly Snow Room
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Take a comparative look at different utility green tariff programs, with a focus on states that have limited retail choice.
2:15 pm – 2:40 pm Quick Talk: Customer Options and Utility Green Tariffs
Jennifer MersingOf CounselStoel Rives LLP
Jessica BaylesAssociateStoel Rives LLP
Track 1 Barnett-Aden Room
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm Networking Break
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As businesses continue to pursue carbon-neutrality and sustainability goals, will companies look for renewable energy investments that allow them to see financial returns beyond electricity savings? Learn how corporates can directly invest in solar through tax equity from companies that are currently taking advantage of this growing opportunity.
2:15 pm – 2:40 pm Quick Talk: Lessons Learned from Corporate Tax Equity Investments
Adam ShorPrincipalShor Power
Moderator
David KaltsasVP of Operationsand InvestmentsGAF Energy
Track 2 Beverly Snow Room
Scott GubbelsExecutive DirectorNelnet
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm Networking Break
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Track 1 Barnett-Aden Room
Corporate customers procure solar energy for many reasons: cost savings, branding, sustainability goals, and more. However, not every contract offers all of these benefits at once. To keep prices low, it may monetize the project’s RECs, preventing the buyer from making claims to their customers about using green power. Find out how to ensure a contract is meeting the customer’s unique goals, accurately message a project’s impacts, and effectively communicate the pros and cons of different contract structures.
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Renewables, RECs, and Representations: Understanding and Communicating Project Claims
James CritchfieldProgram ManagerUS EPA GreenPower Partnership
Moderator
Maya KeltyDirector, Regulatory Affairs3Degrees Group, Inc.
Tom StarrsVice President, Market Strategy and PolicySunPower
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There are many urban areas where rooftop space exists and is suitable to host a solar facility, but the building owner/ tenant doesn’t have the necessary load, meet the necessary underwriting criteria, or have power costs that economically justify the existence of a system. Find out how community solar can offer an optimal solution for this challenge and can provide economic benefits that surpass the typical savings from a PPA.
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm PPA vs. Community Solar: Utilizing Commercial Rooftops for Optimal Value Creation
Benoy ThanjanCEO and FounderReneu Energy
Moderator
Steph SpeirsCo-Founder & CEOSolstice
Ben MyersDirector of SustainabilityBoston Properties
Omar BlaytonChief Financial OfficerSunwealth
Sam WalkerDirector of FinanceNew Columbia Solar
Track 2 Beverly Snow Room
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Networking Reception
As renewable energy markets mature, new opportunities are emerging for buyers to maximize the value of their energy transition. Learn about the business-case for pollinator-friendly solar sites and how sophisticated energy buyers view the intersection between their energy, brand, and business.
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Maximizing the Value of Your Energy Transition
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Office
Director, Origination
Suite #10001425 K Street NWWashington, DC 20005
Rob DavisDirector, Center for Pollinators in Energy; Director, Media & Innovation Lab
Moderator
Steve LevitskyVP of Sustainability
Fresh Energy
Steven JenningsBrand Lead, Sustainable Retailing
Perdue Farms
Ahold Delhaize USA
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Closing Remarks & Wrap Up
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Beverly Snow Room
Supria Ranade
Lightsource BP
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For information about membership at SEIA, contact
Roderick LewisDirector of Membership, SEIA
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