The solar and clean energy industries are seeing a surge in demand for expertise on how to implement and comply with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)’s labor provisions. In order to receive full value of the 30% tax credit for solar and clean energy projects above 1 MW in size, projects must meet the IRA’s prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship program requirements.
This workshop is designed to equip HR managers, training & development managers, apprenticeship managers, payroll managers, and others involved in their companies’ workforce development initiatives with the practical knowledge and tools their companies need to implement prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship programs.
Speakers:
- Frances Manto, Compliance & Development Manager, Alliant Consulting
- Cristina Aguirre, Labor Compliance Analyst/Lead Trainer, Alliant Consulting
- Tiffany McMillian, Construction Staff & Craft Training Manager, Black & Veatch
- Eric Grant, Senior Director of Learning and Development, Blue Ridge Power
- Nicholas Morgan, President, Adaptive Construction Solutions
- Cynthia Finley, VP of Workforce Strategy & Innovation, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
- Richard Lawrence, Program Director, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
Cost:
- $225 for SEIA/SEPA members
- $300 for nonmembers
*This workshop is co-located with RE+ '23 and requires separate registration. To register, click here and find the IRA Labor Provisions Workshop.
Follow the instructions upon clicking the "Register Here" link. You will need to create a new account or login to your existing account and add on the workshop when purchasing.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:10 am – Welcome
Speaker:
- Erika Symmonds, VP of Equity & Workforce Development, SEIA
8:10 – 8:35 am – Overview of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Labor Requirements
Speakers:
- Jeremy Woodrum, Senior Director of Congressional Affairs, SEIA
- Ryan Servais, Director & Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, SEIA
- Becky Long, Sr. Program Manager, Workforce Development & Inclusion, SEIA
8:35 – 9:20 am – Deep Dive on Prevailing Wage Compliance
Speakers:
- Frances Manto, Compliance & Development Manager, Alliant Consulting
- Cristina Aguirre, Labor Compliance Analyst/Lead Trainer, Alliant Consulting
Topics:
- Prevailing Wage Labor Classifications and Craft Matching Process
- Keeping Adequate Record for IRA Compliance
9:20 – 9:30 - BREAK
9:30 – 10:30 am – Deep Dive on Registered Apprenticeship Implementation & Compliance
Speakers:
- Richard Lawrence, Program Director, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
- Frances Manto, Compliance & Development Manager, Alliant Consulting
- Cristina Aguirre, Labor Compliance Analyst/Lead Trainer, Alliant Consulting
Topics:
- Registered Apprenticeship Program models
- Trends in registered apprenticeship in clean energy
- Good Faith Exception
- Apprentice to journeyworker ratios
- What is a qualified apprentice hour under IRA?
- What records and information related to apprenticeship programs and apprentices do companies need to retain for IRA compliance?
10:30 – 10:40 am - BREAK
10:40 – 10:55 am - Partnership with Labor Unions: A Discussion with IBEW
Speakers:
- Austin Keyser, Assistant to the President, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
- Erika Symmonds, VP of Equity & Workforce Development, SEIA
The speakers will discuss how employers can partner with labor unions on issues related to workforce, apprenticeships, and meeting prevailing wage requirements.
10:55 – 11:40 am - Registered Apprenticeship Implementation Best Practices Panel Discussion
Speakers:
- Moderator: Cynthia Finley, VP of Workforce Strategy & Innovation, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
- Tiffany McMillian, Construction Staff & Craft Training Manager, Black & Veatch
- Eric Grant, Senior Director of Learning and Development, Blue Ridge Power
- Nicholas Morgan, President, Adaptive Construction Solutions
Discussion Topics:
- Developing registered apprenticeship program on-the-job learning and related instruction outlines
- State approval processes and managing programs in different states
- Subcontractor challenges
- Improving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
- Developing high-quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs
11:50 – 12:00 - Connecting the Dots & Closing
Speakers:
- Becky Long, Sr. Program Manager, Workforce Development & Inclusion
- Richard Lawrence, Program Director, IREC
- Nick Hylla, Executive Director, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
