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Solar Energy: Focus 2009 Second Annual Conference and Expo
DoubleTree Hotel | Annapolis, Maryland
December 5-6, 2008

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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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.