Friday, October 16, 2020 8:00am-12:30pm (Pacific); Online

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2020 Virtual Washington State Solar Summit registered attendees! Use this page to access links to the recordings from each session. This page has been made available only to registered Solar Summit attendees.

Event format notes

• Panel sessions were pre-recorded, with time for live Q&A toward the end. 
• All links to view sessions below (in blue) will connect you to that session's respective recording on Solar Washington's YouTube page (as unlisted links). Or, simply click this link to access the playlist of recordings below (also unlisted).

Session topics, speakers, and schedule

8:00-9:00am: Welcome Remarks & Plenary Session

• Click this link to view a recording of this session. https://youtu.be/_EATYd97w6Y

Welcome Remarks

Jack Newman, President, Solar Washington; Director, Clean Energy Solutions, Säzän Environmental Services  Link to bio

Vision of the Future from Regional Utility Leaders

• We followed up the morning welcome with a conversation about the future of clean energy with the CEOs of some of the largest electric utilities in our region. We heard about their visions for electrification, meeting CETA targets, and the role of the utility in scaling up solar in Washington State. We also discussed their thoughts on advancing equity in both the utility industry and in who benefits from a clean energy transformation.

	Moderator: Leslie Moynihan | Product Manager, Customer Connected Renewables, Puget Sound Energy  Link to bio
	Jackie Flowers | Director, Tacoma Public Utilities Link to bio
	Mary E. Kipp | President and Chief Executive Officer, Puget Sound Energy Link to bio
	Debra Smith | General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Seattle City Light Link to bio

9:00am-9:15am: Break

9:15am-10:00am: CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Impacts and Response to COVID-19 in Washington State

• This session covered the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the state especially in the clean tech sector. What has been the impacts to workforce in Washington and what are ways the state can respond to support recovery and rebuilding efforts in the next several years? What have been the short term impacts and what are the long term outlooks? How has the pandemic been felt disproportionately by communities of color and other groups and how can response be tailored to address those inequities?
• Q&A moderated by Sarah Vorpahl, Senior Energy Policy Specialist specializing in distributed energy resources at the Washington State Department of Commerce and Solar Washington Board Member.
• Click this link to view a recording of this session. https://youtu.be/GFzP8oi6EKQ

	Zach Amittay | Advocate, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) Link to bio
	Justin Baca | Vice President of Markets & Research, Solar Energy Industries Association Link to bio
	Chris Green | Director of the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, Department of Commerce Link to bio

Making the Most of Energy Storage and Other DERs: A Venture-Capital Perspective

• This session discussed residential and commercial scale energy storage in Washington state, spotlighting successful projects, pilot programs, and new technologies. The session also depicted current trends in energy storage adoption at residential and utility scales.
• Q&A moderated by Kevin Moens, Lead Solar Technician, A&R Solar, and Solar Washington Board Member.
• Click this link to view a recording of this session. https://youtu.be/5DO57x9W_Pg

Andy Lubershane | Director of Research, Energy Impact Partners Link to bio

10:00am-10:45am: Networking Session

• Thanks to the many Solar Summit attendees for joining our virtual Networking Session sponsored by Roof Tech. 

10:45am-11:30am: CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Solar & Environmental Justice: Equity in Clean Energy

• Learn more about Washington State's progress towards an equitable, socially just, diverse and inclusive solar industry, including new community solar programs, workforce development initiatives, and energy resilience projects that strengthen tribal sovereignty. This focused on recent policies, funding resources, and projects that advance community resilience with solar energy, as well as opportunities expand access to the benefits of solar energy and resilience to all members of our growing community. 
• Q&A moderated by Jack Newman, Director, Clean Energy Solutions, Säzän Environmental Services and Solar Washington Board President.
• Click this link to view a recording of this session. https://youtu.be/8sjTpEa3ycw

	Mikhaila Gonzales | Project Manager, Spark Northwest Link to bio
	Oriana Magnera | Climate and Energy Policy Coordinator, Verde Link to bio
	Tim Willink | Director, Tribal Program, GRID Alternatives Link to bio

Washington State Legislation: Current Policy Updates, Effects of Vetoed Legislation and the Path Forward

• This session offered an update on current legislation, rules going into place for new laws, and expected benefits. We also took a look at what is being discussed and lobbied for in Olympia.
• Q&A moderated by Todd Currier, Director, WSU Energy Program. 
• Click this link to view a recording of this session. https://youtu.be/1aSAU4Vej_M

	Brad Boswell | Political Consultant, Boswell Consulting Link to bio
	Beth Doglio | Representative, Washington State, 22nd Legislative District Link to bio

11:30am-11:45am: Break

11:45am-12:30pm: CONCURRENT SESSIONS

WSU Energy Program Update

• This session provided an update on the two incentive programs that Washington State has offered to spur expansion of the solar industry in the state. 
• Click this link to view a recording of this session. https://youtu.be/6iwfZ1s8I8o

Todd Currier | Director, WSU Energy Program Link to bio

Scaling Up: What it Takes to Get to 100% Clean Energy

• It will require a collaborative approach across many stakeholders and technologies to get to 100% clean. Solar will play a role as will wind, energy storage, energy efficiency, building operations, and demand response. Learn from leaders in these industries about the opportunities and challenges that we will face as we move forward together. 
• Q&A moderated by Kelly Magalsky, Director of Products and Services, Avista and Solar Washington Board Member.
• Click this link to view a recording of this session. https://youtu.be/onFa39PDP94

	Frank Afranji | CEO, Northwest Power Pool Link to bio
	Duane Jonlin | Energy Code and Energy Conservation Advisor, City of Seattle Link to bio

Special thanks to our 2020 Virtual Washington State Solar Summit Sponsors

Please contact our sponsors and thank them for supporting this year's event. Learn more about each sponsor in our Virtual Sponsor Hub. Thank you! 

Networking Session Sponsor:

Gold Sponsor:

SILVER SPONSORS:

Bronze Sponsors:

Solar Washington wishes to acknowledge the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program for its support of the 2020 Virtual Washington State Solar Summit.

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