Solar Energy Focus 2011 to Gather Key Solar Thought Leaders – Dr. John Byrne, John Farrell, the Honorable Bill Ritter – in Nation’s Capital

Event on track to break sponsorship, attendance records

The Mid-Atlantic’s premier solar conference, MDV-SEIA Solar Energy Focus Conference, being held November 17 & 18 at the Marriott Hotel Metro Center in Washington, DC, is expected to draw 300 of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading solar energy industry thought leaders including investors, suppliers, legal experts, business leaders and policy makers.

Critical commercial issues, state and federal policy and trends, renewable energy finance, distributed generation, technology and federal procurement opportunities will be among the topics open for discussion and debate during the conference.

National solar champion and former Colorado Governor, the Honorable Bill Ritter, Jr., Nobel Prize winner on climate change Dr. John Byrne, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin (invited) and distributed generation expert John Farrell, will keynote the conference.

“In the past five years our annual Solar Focus conference has grown to become the nexus between the Mid-Atlantic’s solar industry, solar developers and financers, policymakers at the local, state and national level, solar manufacturers, professional service firms and other entities in our regional solar community,” said MDV-SEIA president Tony Clifford. “Given the growth and changes in this industry and the challenges it is facing as a result, we expect this year’s event to be the most dynamic yet.”

MDV-SEIA plays a critical role in increasing regional renewable energy requirements and reducing barriers to the greater use of solar energy. Its members include professionals and organizations along each step of the solar supply chain who are dedicated to growing solar locally and nationally.

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About MDV-SEIA

MDV-SEIA is the Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia chapter of the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA). With membership exceeding 100 companies, MDV-SEIA is one of the most active regional solar organizations in the United States. MDV-SEIA has helped shape solar-friendly legislation and, through working with key figures throughout the industry, is committed to maintaining the strong momentum of the solar energy industry.

About mdvseia

Founded in 1984, MDV-SEIA is a regional chapter of the national trade association for solar energy, the Solar Energy Industries Association. MDV-SEIA represents the interests of photovoltaic and solar thermal equipment manufacturers, installers, distributors and component suppliers serving Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Our members design, sell, integrate, install, maintain and finance solar energy equipment for residential, commercial and institutional customers throughout the region. Among our ranks are the accountants, attorneys, builders, architects, electricians, plumbers, and consultants that support the solar industries. Solar represents our cleanest most abundant energy resource. A stronger solar energy economy means job-creation and a safer workplace cleaner air; a more reliable energy supply; resiliency against the growing threat of climate change; and lower, more predictable energy bills. MDV-SEIA delivers on policy formation and advocacy, market representation, networking, education, and additional benefits to our 100 members representing nearly 2000 direct jobs in our region. We publish a quarterly newsletter for our membership; we host an annual solar energy conference, workshops, and a webinar series; and generate targeted analyses and industry reports for our members. We are in a high growth mode: we're bringing in new members, diversifying our membership services, and raising our profile among state and local legislators and regulators.

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2 Responses to Solar Energy Focus 2011 to Gather Key Solar Thought Leaders – Dr. John Byrne, John Farrell, the Honorable Bill Ritter – in Nation’s Capital

maggiesurface says:

October 5, 2011 at 2:31 pm

I’ll be there, join me. Register by Oct. 14 for a discount!

Virginia says:

October 5, 2011 at 5:57 pm

Looking forward to November! I’m excited about hearing the keynote speakers’ thoughts at the conference and networking with solar industry leaders, policymakers, and businesses in the area.