General Sessions
PV America’s General Sessions will be held the mornings of Monday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 21. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn from the industry’s finest thought leaders.
Julia Hamm, President & CEO, SEPA
Monday, March 19, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
The Evolving Nature of Utility Engagement in Solar
As the price of PV continues to decline, utilities have an increasing interest in expanding its role in their energy portfolios. Julia will share SEPA’s insight on utility solar trends nationwide as well as some of the unique challenges utilities face as they navigate the dynamic landscape and changing nature of the nation’s energy future.
Rhone Resch, President & CEO, SEIA
Monday, March 19, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
The State of the Solar Industry
The U.S. solar industry is thriving and creating jobs despite a difficult national economy. But like any growing industry, solar faces plenty of bumps on the road to lasting success. Rhone leads an honest discussion about the state of the industry and will cover how far we’ve come in recent years, where we’re heading and how SEIA is leading the effort to grow the U.S. market and your business
General Wesley Clark, Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Presidential Candidate
Monday, March 19, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Sustainable Solar in a Global Environment
General Clark will offer perspective from his leadership experience, expertise and scholarly background, relating world events to the role of solar energy. The solar industry is increasingly sustained by a global
economy, and driven by energy scarcity and growing environmental challenges. Clark addresses the question: what does the future hold for solar energy?
Elizabeth B. Echols, Regional Administrator, Region IX of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Wednesday, March 21, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Innovation, Sustainability, Economic Development and Job Creation – SBA Vision and Resources for the Solar PV Industry
Elizabeth will address the role of small business and entrepreneurs in the solar industry in innovation, sustainability, economic development and job creation. She will also offer practical tools available from the SBA for small business owners and entrepreneurs to secure financing, technical assistance, training and federal contracts.
