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MDV-SEIA Events
Solar Energy: Focus 2009 Second Annual Conference and Expo
DoubleTree Hotel | Annapolis, Maryland
December 5-6, 2008
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Learn more about the future of solar energy in the Chesapeake and National Capital region and how you can be part of this exciting time! Solar Energy: Focus 2009 will showcase the growth and readiness of the solar energy industry to meet our nation's energy challenges today and in the future. This event includes a day of conferences, company workshops, professional development and an exhibit hall on Friday, December 5, with specific trainings and workshops to follow on Saturday, December 6.
Conference Program:
| 7:00 - 8:30 AM |
Registration Open; Exhibit Display Setup
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Continental Breakfast and Networking Opportunity
Sponsored by Reznick Group |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM |
Welcome & Introductions by Peter Lowenthal, MDV-SEIA Executive Director and William Rever, MDV-SEIA President |
| 8:45 - 9:15 AM |
Christopher Flavin, Worldwatch Institute |
| 9:15 - 9:45 AM |
Governor Martin O’Malley
Introduction by BP Solar |
| 9:45 - 10:15 AM |
Greg Kats, Good Energies |
| 10:15 - 10:45 AM |
Coffee Break
Sponsored by Chesapeake Solar/groSolar |
| 10:45 - 11:45 AM |
Current Status of State Solar Policies – Markets

Malcolm Woolf, Director
Maryland Energy Administration (MD)

Philip Cherry, Director
Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental (DE)

Stephen Walz, Senior Advisor for Energy Policy
Office of
the Governor (VA)

Jack Werner, Director, DC Energy Office
District Department of the Environment (DC) |
| 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
Exhibit Viewing |
| 12:15 - 1:30 PM |
Break for Lunch and Ongoing Exhibits |
| 12:45 - 1:15 PM |
BP Solar Luncheon, Featuring Champion Awards |
| 1:30 - 3:20 PM |
Afternoon Breakout Sessions |
| 1:30 - 2:20 PM |
Commercial Customer Experiences
A session regarding marketing, financing and project
development in the solar industry.

Moderator: Richard Chandler, BP Solar

Attending representatives from the following organizations:

SunEdison
U.S. Department of Energy/Sentech
Suntech America |
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Residential Lessons Learned
A panel discussion about marketing, financing,
installation tips and lessons learned in the residential industry.

Moderator: Tony Clifford, Standard Solar

Attending representatives from the following organizations:

Aurora Energy
BP Solar
Continuum Energy Solutions
groSolar |
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Solar Policies and Incentives
A review of the current policies and incentives in our region.

Moderator: Colin Murchie, SunEdison

Attending representatives from the following organizations:

Clean Currents
groSolar
Public Sector Official
Reznick Group |
| 1:30 - 2:20 PM |
Solar Electric Technology, Applications and Energy Issues
An insightful explanation of the applications and business
opportunities in solar electricity.

Instructor: Jeff Yago, DTI |
| 2:00 - 4:30 PM |
Exhibits Open to Public |
| 2:20 - 2:30 PM |
Snack Break
Sponsored by Standard Solar/groSolar |
| 2:30 - 3:20 PM |
Commercial Lessons Learned
Hear from industry experts about their experiences in
commercial installations.

Moderator: Tom Leyden, SunPower

Attending representatives from the following organizations:

Reznick Group
Aurora Energy
Montgomery County Public Schools
Solar Panels Plus |
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Residential Customer Experiences
A panel discussion on the different case studies and lessons learned in the residential sector of the solar industry.

Moderator: Isaac Opalinski, Aurora Energy

Attending representatives from the following organizations:

Continuum Energy Solutions
groSolar
Standard Solar |
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Solar Education, Training and Certification
A discussion on educational opportunities such as solar
certifications, NABCEP, SREC trading and various trainings.

Moderator: Bill Poulin, BP Solar

Attending representatives from the following organizations:

Clean Currents
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
Frostburg State University
NABCEP
U.S. Green Building Council |
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Solar Thermal Technology, Applications and
Business Opportunities
An insightful explanation of the applications and business
opportunities for solar thermal applications.

Instructor: Roger Perry, Solar Energy Services
Peter Lowenthal, 360jmg |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM |
MDV-SEIA Annual Meeting
State of the Association; Statistics;
Election Results; Committees; Legislative Agendas |
| 4:30 PM |
Exhibits Close |
| 5:00 - 8:00 PM |
Evening Reception
Sponsored by Solar Panels Plus |
Training Code Officials Event
MDV-SEIA will be hosting a training code officials event this summer (date TBD). The training will provide vital information on the design, installation and dealer development of solar heating and solar electrical systems. Future trainings dates will be available and can be customized to meet the needs of your company. For more information, contact Peter Lowenthal at director@mdv-seia.org.
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