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Tuesday, May 13
 

7:30am PDT

Breakfast hosted by EZ Solar Loans
Tuesday May 13, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
A variety of breakfast items, coffee, and tea to get your morning started!
Tuesday May 13, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Belmont Foyer

7:30am PDT

Networking in Expo Hall
Tuesday May 13, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Belmont AB

7:30am PDT

Registration
Tuesday May 13, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Register anytime during the day butwe start at 8:00am
Tuesday May 13, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Belmont Foyer

8:00am PDT

2023 NEC and Oregon-Specific Requirements for PV Systems
Tuesday May 13, 2025 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
avatar for Ryan Mayfield

Ryan Mayfield

Founder, Mayfield Renewables
Ryan has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999 and founded Mayfield Renewables in 2007. Ryan has been widely known for his commitment to understanding and demystifying codes and standards for the PV and energy storage industry for decades. His career has blended technical... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Windsor AB

9:00am PDT

Energy Trust Program Updates & Market Intelligence
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:25am PDT
Welcome to Solar Contractors Day!
Join Energy Trust for an in-depth session covering key program updates, best practices in design and installation, and upcoming changes that may impact your business. We’ll also share updates on Solar for All and Smart-E Solar+Storage financing and provide space for feedback to help shape future offerings. See you there!


Speakers
avatar for Shannon Wall

Shannon Wall

Project Manager - Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Shannon Wall started her position at Energy Trust managing the Trade Ally Network in August 2024. Prior to this role, Shannon worked with Energy Trust's Existing Buildings Program and as a project manager for a couple solar installation companies in Idaho and Oregon. She has an educational... Read More →
avatar for Nikita Chan

Nikita Chan

Associate Account Manager - Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Nikita Chan is an Associate Account Manager working with Energy Trust's Solar + Storage Program. She collaborates closely with Energy Trust’s solar + storage trade allies and provides support to the Solar team. She brings relationship building expertise from various roles and has... Read More →
avatar for Kyle Holmes

Kyle Holmes

Account Manager - Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Kyle Holmes is an Account Manager working with Energy Trust of Oregon’s Solar Program. He works with Energy Trust’s solar trade allies and supports the larger Energy Trust Solar team. Kyle came to the Solar program from Energy Trust of Oregon’s Home Retrofit program in energy... Read More →
avatar for Jerry Henderson

Jerry Henderson

Owner, Energy Assurance Company
Energy Assurance Company LLCServing the Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal and Energy Storage Industries with Inspection Services, Code and Program Development, and Installer, Designer, & Consumer Education since 2006We work with Incentive Programs, Financing Partners, Code Agencies... Read More →
avatar for Zach Sippel

Zach Sippel

Sr. Program Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon
Zach Sippel is a Senior Program Manager at Energy Trust of Oregon where he leads the Solar for All program. His expertise spans construction management and installation across Minnesota, Colorado, and Oregon with projects ranging from custom residential solar pergolas to utility-scale... Read More →
avatar for Lori Lull

Lori Lull

Program Manager - Renewables, 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 →
Exhibitors
avatar for Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon

Since 2002, Energy Trust has been helping people in Oregon and Southwest Washington live better through energy savings and clean energy solutions. As a nonprofit funded through customer utility bills, we don’t answer to shareholders or make decisions based on the bottom line. O... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:25am PDT
Belmont C

9:25am PDT

Technical Design & Installation Best Practices
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:25am - 9:40am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Jerry Henderson

Jerry Henderson

Owner, Energy Assurance Company
Energy Assurance Company LLCServing the Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal and Energy Storage Industries with Inspection Services, Code and Program Development, and Installer, Designer, & Consumer Education since 2006We work with Incentive Programs, Financing Partners, Code Agencies... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:25am - 9:40am PDT
Belmont C

9:45am PDT

Breakout Feedback Session
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am PDT
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am PDT
Belmont C

10:30am PDT

Solar for All Updates
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Zach Sippel

Zach Sippel

Sr. Program Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon
Zach Sippel is a Senior Program Manager at Energy Trust of Oregon where he leads the Solar for All program. His expertise spans construction management and installation across Minnesota, Colorado, and Oregon with projects ranging from custom residential solar pergolas to utility-scale... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am PDT
Belmont C

10:45am PDT

Smart-E Solar + Storage Financing
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Lori Lull

Lori Lull

Program Manager - Renewables, 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 →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Belmont C

11:00am PDT

Breakout Feedback Session
Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Belmont C

11:30am PDT

Energy Trust Wrap Up
Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:30am - 11:45am PDT
Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:30am - 11:45am PDT
Belmont C

12:00pm PDT

Lunch hosted by Schneider Electric
Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Lunch is served in both the Belmont and Windsor foyers.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Belmont Foyer

12:00pm PDT

Networking in Expo Hall
Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Visit exhibitors, get your passport stickers, and network with your peers.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Belmont AB

1:00pm PDT

Welcome to the Solar Career Expo
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:05pm PDT
Trying to find a job as a Limited Renewable Technician (LRT) or LRT apprentice?  Looking for an LRT or apprentice to hire? Come meet potential employees and employers - learn about what the job entails, how to get it, and who's hiring.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:05pm PDT
Belmont C

1:00pm PDT

Oregon-Specific 2023 NEC and Fire Code Requirements for Energy Storage System
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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, the standards referenced within those codes, and 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
avatar for Ryan Mayfield

Ryan Mayfield

Founder, Mayfield Renewables
Ryan has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999 and founded Mayfield Renewables in 2007. Ryan has been widely known for his commitment to understanding and demystifying codes and standards for the PV and energy storage industry for decades. His career has blended technical... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Windsor AB

1:05pm PDT

Tips for Creating an Effective Resume
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:05pm - 1:20pm PDT
Tips to make your resume stand out above the rest!
Speakers
avatar for Ursala Garbrecht

Ursala Garbrecht

Resume Writer & Job Search Coach, Resume Horse
Ursala Garbrecht, Founder of Resume Horse, helps you uncover and articulate your unique strengths to potential employers to set you apart from the competition. With 15+ years of coaching experience and 10+ years in career services focused on resume writing, she is known for her collaborative approach that helps ensure the authent... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:05pm - 1:20pm PDT
Belmont C

1:20pm PDT

How Can OSSIA Help Your Business Find New Talent
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:20pm - 2:00pm PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Program Director, OSSIA
Shakunda is a Midwesterner through and through. She moved to Portland in 2021 and started working in Tech. She worked for Alchemy Code Lab as the Career Development Director. While there, she focused strongly on promoting safety, collaboration, and an efficient culture, which led... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:20pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C

1:30pm PDT

Sales - Job Networking Meet-Up
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Windsor C

1:30pm PDT

Resume Appointments - Advanced appointment sign-up is strongly recommended
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 4:40pm PDT
We all know that searching for your next opportunity can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Sign up HERE to secure a one-on-one resume appointment at the conference with Ursala, an experienced career and resume coach, to learn a few simple tricks to make you stand out and get that first interview.  

If you are not able to secure one of the limited resume appointments at the conference, Ursala has generously offered registered attendees a discounted resume virtual one-on-one session at a later date in May. More details will be posted here and available at the conference registration desk at the start of the conference.  
Speakers
avatar for Ursala Garbrecht

Ursala Garbrecht

Resume Writer & Job Search Coach, Resume Horse
Ursala Garbrecht, Founder of Resume Horse, helps you uncover and articulate your unique strengths to potential employers to set you apart from the competition. With 15+ years of coaching experience and 10+ years in career services focused on resume writing, she is known for her collaborative approach that helps ensure the authent... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 4:40pm PDT
Cambridge

2:00pm PDT

Design - Job Networking Meet-Up
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Pavey

Sara Pavey

Renewable Energy Instructor, Clackamas Community College
Sara has been teaching renewable energy courses at Clackamas Community College since January, but prior to that, she designed residential and commercial solar systems for clients all over the US since about 2017. In addition to preparing solar plans, she’s worn many other hats in... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Windsor C

2:00pm PDT

What is the LRT Program and How Can my Company Get an Apprentice?
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Erin Zygaitis

Erin Zygaitis

Program Manager / LRT Apprenticeship Administrator, OSSIA / OSEEF
Erin is not only a seasoned project manager but also an expert cat herder, boasting a wealth of experience across government, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors. Whether she's spearheading complex projects, refining processes, or rallying teams toward a shared objective, Erin is the... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Belmont C

2:30pm PDT

Project Manager - Job Networking Meet-Up
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.
Speakers
avatar for Tina Kayser

Tina Kayser

Project Mananger, A&R Solar
Tina Kayser is a Project Manager at A&R Solar and has been with the company since 2017. She completed several training programs with Heatspring and SEI, and is also NABCEP certified. Additionally, Tina is a FranklinWH and Tesla certified installer.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Windsor C

3:00pm PDT

Rackers - Job Networking Meet-Up
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Windsor C

3:15pm PDT

OSSIA Programs and Benefits for Solar Workers
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Program Director, OSSIA
Shakunda is a Midwesterner through and through. She moved to Portland in 2021 and started working in Tech. She worked for Alchemy Code Lab as the Career Development Director. While there, she focused strongly on promoting safety, collaboration, and an efficient culture, which led... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Belmont C

3:15pm PDT

Designing the IronRidge BX System and the UL3741 Standard
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
In no particular order: Features of BX, background of UL3741, Our UL3741 listing and how to apply it to commercial installs, then designing a system, then finally, commercial services/support/engineering. 
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis

Commercial Sales Manager, IronRidge
As Commercial Sales Manager at IronRidge, an Enstall company, Elizabeth supports distribution partners, developers, and solar integrators throughout the full lifecycle of their commercial projects. With over a decade of experience in the solar industry, she’s built her career on... Read More →
Exhibitors
avatar for Ironridge

Ironridge

IronRidge®, an Enstall® company, designs and manufactures structural hardware for residential and commercial solar systems. For over 20 years, we have worked closely with solar professionals to build strong, simple, and cost-effective products. Enstall, including IronRidge®, utilizes... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Windsor AB

3:30pm PDT

Solar Project Logistics & Admin - Job Networking Meet-Up
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.

Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Windsor C

3:45pm PDT

How OSSIA Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Can Help Find New Workers
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Oregon has workforce organizations that can help you find your next employee!  Pre-apprenticeship programs train folks to work in construction and do it safely, Worksystems helps connect you to trained workers, and Portland Workforce Alliance is training the workforce of tomorrow.

Come learn how to work with these great organizations to make your hiring process easier!
Moderators
avatar for Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Shakunda Murphy-Wilson

Program Director, OSSIA
Shakunda is a Midwesterner through and through. She moved to Portland in 2021 and started working in Tech. She worked for Alchemy Code Lab as the Career Development Director. While there, she focused strongly on promoting safety, collaboration, and an efficient culture, which led... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Trent Gay

Trent Gay

Workforce, Urban League of Portland
Trent is a passionate and dedicated individual who will always do the best job possible for his clients. He prides himself on being a team player while also being capable of working on my own. His objective is to continue providing services to individuals with behavioral problems... Read More →
avatar for Susan Nielsen

Susan Nielsen

Executive Director, Portland Workforce Alliance
Susan Nielsen is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Portland Workforce Alliance, which works with employers, postsecondary partners, and high schools to create and facilitate career exploration and early workforce development for youth ages 14-24. PWA programs include career... Read More →
TF

Tonia Foster

Sr. Career Advisor & Retention Specialist, POIC Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Tonia Foster: Dedicated POIC Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Senior Career Advisor & Retention Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Tonia excels in guiding aspiring construction professionals, ensuring their success through comprehensive training programs... Read More →
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Danny Van Voorhis

Career Services Manager, Portland Youth Builders
Danny Van Voorhis, Career Services Manager at Portland YouthBuilders, has more than fifteen years of experience working with diverse populations of disadvantaged youth in the classroom and with placement and retention support, including positions at PYB and New Avenues for Youth... Read More →
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Daryl Lambert

Senior Project Manager-Clean Energy Sector, Worksystems, Inc
Clean Energy Sector lead at the Workforce Investment Board for the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and Washington County. Supporting the success of clean energy-related businesses by connecting them to the services of the public workforce development system
Tuesday May 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Belmont C

4:00pm PDT

LRT & Electricians - Job Networking Meet-Up
Tuesday May 13, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Whether you are looking to hire employees, find a job, or see what's out there, job-specific meetups offer informal opportunities for contractors and job seekers to meet face-to-face.
Tuesday May 13, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Windsor C

4:30pm PDT

Networking & Happy Hour benefiting OSEEF
Tuesday May 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Come join the fun and network while supporting the Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund! The White Owl Social Club is located at 1305 SE 8th Ave and SE Main St, approximately two miles from the conference hotel. 
Tuesday May 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
White Owl Social Club (offsite) 1305 SE 8TH AVE & MAIN, PORTLAND, OR
 
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