SEIA Webinars
Our webinars cover a variety of topics relevant to solar professionals, including state policy updates, federal tax issues, community engagement, and much more. Explore all of our webinars below. Archived copies of past webinars are available to SEIA members only. For a full list of upcoming webinars and in-person events, click here.
Recruiting Military Talent through Solar Ready Vets Training Partnerships
SkillBridge training programs provide opportunities for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through career training prior to separation. Employers are invited to join us for a webinar hosted by Solar Energy Industries Association to learn more about these programs, featuring success stories from across the industry.Speakers:
What Have Companies Accomplished in SEIA's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Certification Program This Year?
SEIA has published its second DEIJ Certification report, marking two years since the launch of the pioneering DEIJ Certification Program. This program offers valuable resources and guidance to companies, aiding them in assessing their DEIJ practices and implementing effective workplace solutions to enhance diversity. The report's data spans from October 2022 to October 2023.How are companies investing in DEIJ?What certification levels have companies achieved this year?
Navigating the Path Ahead – Updates on Solar and Storage Trade and Supply Chain Challenges in 2024
Join this webinar to hear from SEIA leadership about the current trade and supply chain landscape in the solar and storage industry and how it may evolve in 2024.Trade laws and supply chain challenges can change every year, presenting new business risks and opportunities that can impact market growth. This webinar will provide an overview of the current trade environment and feature a discussion on the top trends SEIA’s trade and market research experts will be watching this year.Speakers:
Spotlighting Construction Inclusion in the Solar Industry
Join SEIA as we explore the concept of inclusivity within the trades while spotlighting Construction Inclusion Week. This engaging webinar is a collaborative effort with McCarthy and Freedom Forever, and it promises to provide you with valuable insights from three accomplished speakers who will share their experiences in this domain.If you're interested in learning more about this topic, enroll in SEIA's DEIJ Certification Program's NEW module 'Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Trades'.
Solar API: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started
Join us for a webinar to learn about the value of implementing the Solar API from Google Maps Platform for your business. This webinar will discuss the benefits of the Solar API for solar installers, SaaS developers and marketplace websites, including:Increased efficiency and reduced costsImproved customer serviceEnhanced coverage and reliabilityAccelerated adoption of solar energyFeedback from solar installers and developers who have successfully implemented the Solar API will be presented.Who Should Attend:
A Unique Approach to Worker's Comp in the Solar Industry: How Caring for the Whole Injured Worker Pays Off
The current model of Worker's Compensation poses a large burden across multiple industries, and the effects can be felt even more so in the solar industry. On-site and rapid initial injury evaluation and treatment along with curated recovery journey and efficient case management can overcome the worker's obstacles to a faster recovery. With the innovative approach to caring for the whole worker, the worker has less anxiety through the recovery process, better morale, and continuous engagement, and as a result claim costs are decreased.
The Low-income Communities Bonus Credit: Applying for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Equity-Focused Allocated Incentive
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has unleashed billions of dollars of new investments in American clean energy, including in communities that stand to benefit the most.
Meet and Greet with At-large Candidates for the SEIA Board of Directors
Join candidates running for at-large elected seats on the SEIA Board of Directors to hear about their background and platform for serving on the Board of the industry's national trade association.SEIA’s Board of Directors oversees the association’s business, activities, and policy positions. Given this critical responsibility, the Board created elected positions to ensure that the decision-making body adequately represents the industry and promotes diverse viewpoints.Original Air Date: October 23, 2023
Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeships: What You Need to Know about Treasury’s Proposed Rules
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has unleashed billions of dollars of new investments in American clean energy, including a significant down payment on the solar workforce of the future. The IRA’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules are arguably the richest clean energy incentives in the statute, designed to ensure that the hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy capacity projected to come online in the next decade are built by American workers earning good wages while training the next generation of solar and storage professionals.
Virtual Networking Event - Making Business Connections: Diverse Suppliers and Purchasers Q3
Companies with diverse ownership work in every aspect and vertical within the solar industry, from manufacturers and project developers, to installers and financiers. To strengthen the DEIJ in the solar and storage industry, SEIA launched the Diverse Suppliers Database to connect buyers throughout the supply chain with diverse-owned businesses.Join us for a virtual networking event to meet with and learn more about diverse-owned businesses your company can partner with in the solar industry.Speakers: