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Who Should Attend | Educational Sessions | Visionary Leaders
Get Stimulated!
Learn from the experts who won 19 solar provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) the rules and regulations to make your business successful!
Topics include Renewable Energy Grant program, Manufacturing Tax Credits, the Buy American Act, the Federal Loan Guarantee Program and what the states are doing with stimulus money. Plus a preview of the 111th Congress’ Energy Bill!
General sessions by visionary leaders!
Monday, June 8
Governor Edward G. Rendell
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell’s strategy to significantly expand renewable energy and conservation markets in the state is a model to be emulated nationwide. Under Rendell’s leadership, Pennsylvania is one of the fastest emerging PV markets in the nation.
Mayor Michael Nutter
The Philadelphia Mayor is on a mission to make it the greenest U.S. city by 2015. Learn about Greenworks Philadelphia and his quest to make this the city of the future.
Rhone Resch
President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) highlights the growth of the PV industry in the U.S. and what policies are needed to meet President Obama's goals for renewable energy production.
Tuesday, June 9
Jigar Shah, Unleashed
Hear this visionary industry insider’s unrestrained views about the future of U.S. solar energy and how to reach goals for 2020 and beyond.

Delaware Governor Jack Markell
Progressive Energy Policy and the Path to Economic Prosperity.
Workforce Development Panel

groSolar CEO moderates the Workforce Developement Rountable.
Moderator:
Jeff Wolfe
Panelists:
Kathleen Bolcar, U.S. Department of Energy Workforce Development Program
Dave Foster, Blue Green Alliance
Bracken Hendricks, Center for American Progress
David Riley, Penn State Center for Sustainability
June 10, 2009 8:30 – 10:30 AM
R. James Woolsey
The former Director of Central Intelligence, links the interwoven issues of climate, security, and jobs and suggests ways that distributed generation of energy can make a contribution to all 3 issues.
Plus! Financing Solar Roundtable
Jesse Pichel of Piper Jaffray & Co. moderates a lively discussion on the current economic climate, its effect on the solar industry, and how your company can survive and thrive!
Moderator:
Jesse Pichel, Piper Jaffray & Co.
Panelists:
Nick Allen, Morgan Stanley
Nancy Pfund, DBL Investors
Sanjay Shrestha, Lazard Capital Markets
Ed Sproull, HSH-Nordbank AG
Mark G. Kahrer, PSEG
Matt Cheney, MMA Renewable Ventures, LLC
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have joined forces to present the premier PV-focused industry conference and trade show in the U.S. Programming from IEEE's renowned Photovoltaic Specialists Conference is paired with SEIA's policy and market development expertise to give you the most current updates on PV technology, industry trends and business opportunities. PV America is produced by leading PV experts in industry, research, government and academia. All proceeds of the event go toward advocacy work to advance policy and expand the U.S. solar industry market.
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Who Should Attend:
PV manufacturers, distributors and installers; federal, state and local government officials; industry financiers, analysts and investors; researchers and technical specialists; and project developers.
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Educational Sessions in key competencies!
Policy – how decisions made in Washington DC, your state capital and at the municipal level influence the growth of the solar industry, your business and your job
Workforce Development – finding workforce with the skills and talents you need to develop your business
Market Development – recognizing trends and strategies that influence buying decisions and market conditions
Finance –understanding and sourcing the different financial methodologies to get your projects off the ground and on the roof!
Business Development – strategies and tactics to grow your business and stay competitive in a maturing industry
Career Opportunities in the Career Center
Post your resume or your position on SEIA’s online Job Board or on site, search for available positions and talent!
Networking with the Solar Community!
To view all the special networking events at PV America!
For the event schedule at-a-glance.
For the table of educational sessions!
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