Oregon Solar + Storage Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

Federal Policy Updates: Tariffs to Tax Credits.

Thursday May 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

From the tariff changes to tax credits and incentives, the federal energy policy landscape is shifting drastically and quickly. Come hear national policy experts discuss the latest on federal clean energy policy and legislation.

Moderators

Ryan Sheehy

Founder & President, Fleet Development

Ryan Sheehy founded Fleet Development to build a bridge between the renewable energy and multifamily affordable housing industries. The idea for the company’s mission came after finishing a 20-year career with the Marines, moving back to Eastern Oregon, and joining the top-tier... Read More →

Speakers

Erin Duncan

Vice President of Congressional Affairs, SEIA

Erin Duncan is SEIA’s Vice President Of Congressional Affairs where she leads SEIA’s congressional affairs team in their work to influence energy, tax, trade, appropriations and other policies in support of the solar industry.Prior to joining SEIA, Erin spent eleven years as a... Read More →

M. John Way

Shareholder, Schwabe

John Way is passionate when it comes to all things taxes and offers a unique perspective on tax and estate planning law. Whether assisting businesses or individuals, he guides clients through the labyrinth of federal and state tax regulations, estate and succession planning, and business... Read More →

Philip Shen

Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst - Cleantech, Roth Capital

Philip Shen is a Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst at ROTH, specializing in equity research coverage of the cleantech sector, focusing on renewables. Since 2010, he has established a strong reputation and network within the industry, allowing him to stay at the forefront... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Belmont C

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

11:00am PDT

Consumer Protection Comes to Oregon

Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Belmont C

OSSIA members worked with consumer protection advocates, state agencies and local utilities to craft consumer protection legislation for Oregon. We hope to see this legislation to come forward in 2026 - come learn what to expect!

Moderators

Aby Jaeger

Program Manager, Solar Oregon

Abygale Jaeger is a passionate program manager with a deep commitment to driving positive change through education, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives. Currently serving as Program Manager at Solar Oregon, Abygale leads the development and execution of educational... Read More →

Speakers

Anders Alexander

VP of Business Development, LoanTerra

Anders Alexander completed a degree in economics, ecology, and environmental policy from Western Washington University. He has worked for SolarCity (now Tesla), Sungevity, A&R Solar, Blossom Solar, Resound Energy, EagleView, and he currently works for the fintech LoanTerra as VP of... Read More →

Chris Coughlin

Policy Director, Oregon Consumer Justice

Chris Coughlin (she/her/hers) is the Policy Director for Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ). Chris has extensive policy, advocacy, non-profit and coalition management, communications, and outreach experience, working with community-based organizations, businesses, and political campaigns... Read More →

Reeves Clippard

Chief Strategic Officer & Co-Founder, A&R Solar

Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Belmont C

Policy Focus, Pending CLE

11:00am PDT

Timing is Everything: How to Make Dynamic Rates Work for Installers

Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Windsor AB

Discussion of how the introduction of TOU and other more dynamic rates (particularly with residential/small commercial) can be leveraged to improve customer economics, particularly in cases with electrification, storage, load flexibility. Focus will be on the practical application of tools in the field, drawing from experience both in Oregon and elsewhere. The panel will include a diverse set of speakers and cover best practices both for installers and utilities on how to work together better for the good of customers.

A broad audience should find value in this presentation, including installers, program managers, and policy makers. Learning objectives will include: understanding what tools exist to better model dynamic rates, what technologies and/or installation practices best leverage those rates, how utilities/policy makers can improve the design and support of these rates.

Moderators

Josh Keeling

Chief Growth Officer, UtilityAPI

Josh Keeling is the Chief Growth Officer at UtilityAPI. Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President of Product and Market Development when he joined in 2023. Before joining UtilityAPI, he held leadership roles at Generac, LO3 Energy, and Portland General Electric, where he... Read More →

Speakers

Rachel Bryant

Sr. Director of Regulatory & Policy Business Development, GridX

Rachel Bryant is the Senior Director of Regulatory and Policy Business Development at GridX. She is responsible for overseeing regulatory and legislative work and leads GridX's efforts with policy makers, utilities, regulators and legislators. Prior to joining GridX, Rachel worked... Read More →

Erik Holvik

Director of Corporate Development & Strategy, EnergySage

Erik Holvik is the Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at EnergySage where he leads new business ventures and partnerships for EnergySage. Erik has been with EnergySage for over four years working with contractors, manufacturers, software companies, educational institutions... Read More →

Audrey Burkhardt

Manager of Energy Storage & Resilence Solutions, Portland General Electric

Audrey Burkhardt serves as Resilience and Energy Storage Portfolio Manager for Portland General Electric (PGE). Audrey’s team develops and manages customer programs that tackle the twin imperatives of electric sector decarbonization and increased resilience for Oregonians grappling... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Windsor AB

Policy Focus

1:00pm PDT

Making Virtual Power Plants a Reality in Oregon

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Belmont C

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) have the potential to unlock clean energy and energy efficiency for the benefit of both customers and the grid. Come hear what PGE and Pacificorp have planned, what other states are doing, and what we hope to achieve in Oregon.

Moderators

Kyle Armitage

Manager, Greentech Renewables

Kyle Armitage is a manager at Greentech Renewables in Portland. He has been with Greentech Renewables for 6 years and worked for a solar installation company prior to that. Kyle is passionate about solar energy and being a part of the latest industry trends and developments.

Speakers

Shannon Anderson

Distributed Power Plant Policy Director, Solar United Neighbors

As a Distributed Power Plant Policy Director, Shannon supports SUN’s efforts to advance adoption of distributed power plants (DPPs for short, also known as Virtual Power Plants) around the country in a way that ensures consumer protections, equitable participation, and fair compensation... Read More →

Franco Albi

Director Regional Intergration, Portland General Electric

Franco Albi is the Director Regional Integration at Portland General Electric. His portfolio includes Strategy Integration and Virtual Power Plant deployment. His team is responsible for accelerating PGE’s customer programs to market and integrating operational capabilities to increase... Read More →

William Comeau

Vice President of Customer Experience & Innovations, PacificCorp

William Comeau is the Vice President of Customer Experience and Innovations for Rocky Mountain Power. His portfolio includes customer service, large customer management, and customer programs such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and demand response. Bringing... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C

Policy Focus

2:30pm PDT

Update on Solar for All Funding

Thursday May 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Windsor AB

The Oregon Department of Energy, together with partners Energy Trust of Oregon and Bonneville Environmental Foundation, were awarded an $86.6 Million Solar for All Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support renewable energy adoption for low-income Oregonians. The session provides an update on the development of the program.

Speakers

James Cogle

Incentive Programs Operations Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Energy

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 →

Patrick DePriest

Community Solar Senior Program Manager, Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Patrick joined BEF in Fall 2024 as the Community Solar Senior Program Manager to facilitate community solar project development throughout Oregon's consumer-owned utility territories as part of the federal Solar For All program. Prior to joining BEF, Patrick worked with the State... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Windsor AB

Policy Focus

2:30pm PDT

What's Happening at the Oregon and Washington Legislatures?

Thursday May 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Belmont C

Washington's legislative session has just ended and there is just over a month left in Oregon's Legislative session. What are our hopes and expectations for Oregon? What can we look forward to in Washington? Hear directly from Oregon Legislators on what this session has in store for solar.

Moderators

Angela Crowley-Koch

Executive Director, OSSIA

Angela Crowley-Koch has spent the last two decades in public policy and advocacy as has been the Executive Director at OSSIA since 2018. Previously the Legislative Director at Oregon Environmental Council, her work was instrumental in passing the Toxic-Free Kids Act, renewing the... Read More →

Speakers

Phaedra Beckert

Executive Director, WASEIA

Phaedra Beckert serves as the Executive Director of the Washington Solar Energy Industries Association (WASEIA), where she leads the organization's efforts to advocate for and advance solar energy across Washington State. With a strong background in policy and stakeholder engagement... Read More →

Rep. Ken Helm

Representative House District 27, Oregon State Legislature

Ken Helm is the State Representative for Oregon House District 27, including the City of Beaverton and nearby communities. Among his legislative duties, he serves as Co-Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, as well as a member of the... Read More →

Rep. Darcey Edwards

Representative House District 31, Oregon State Legislature

State Representative Darcey Edwards is a lifelong resident of Northwest Oregon, a small business owner, and a dedicated community advocate. Raised in House District 31, she brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to serving the people of Columbia, Multnomah, and Washington... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C

Policy Focus, Pending CLE