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2012 Registration Includes:

Utility Participants:

Access to ALL conference educational sessions on Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18

• Networking Receptions on Monday and Tuesday evenings
• Networking Breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Luncheons on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Additional networking opportunities with utility participants and solution providers

Solar Tour

The USC Solar Tour is a one-day event taking place on Monday, April 16th from 9AM - 5PM*. Participants will explore the notable solar technology sites including Tucson Electric Power's solar test yard at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park*. The tour participants will hear from the experts on the ground about their experience with the various solar technologies and technology performance, weather forecasting and the status of and plans for TEP’s Energy Storage Management Research and Testing (SMRT) site. Six different PV technologies are represented at the site and the tour will also include visits to nearby solar installations. Lunch will be provided to the tour participants. This is a great opportunity to see and learn about solar tools and technologies while networking with your utility peers.

The Tour Agenda is currently being developed. For your reference, the agenda for the 2011 Solar Tour is available here.

Solar Tour Registration Fee:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $125

*Locations and details to be confirmed. Please check back for additional information or contact Cynthia Hunt Jaehne, Education Manager, at cjaehne@solarelectricpower.org or 202.595.1148.

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Guest Pass Registration:

Guest passes are available for spouses, significant others or personal friends. Business associates, staff colleagues or fellow students do not qualify as guests. Guest registration allows access only to the Monday and Tuesday evening receptions.

Guest of a Member:         $75

Guest of a Non-Member:   $100

Ambassador Host (previous USC participant):

SEPA is looking for previous USC attendees to participate in our Ambassador Program, which will pair a previous USC attendee with a first time attendee. Each ambassador will personally greet his/her attendee at the Opening Reception and make introductions to other participants and SEPA staff. You can sign up for this opportunity during registration or contact Stephanie Szurek at events@solarelectricpower.org or 202.559.2023.

Cancellation/Substitution Policy:

• Registration Cancellation
  Registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to events@solarelectricpower.org.
  The time-stamped or post marked date will be considered the date of cancellation request if the cancellation falls on a deadline.
• Cancellation requests received on or before February 17, 2012 are eligible for full refunds minus a $50 handling fee.
• Cancellations received after February 18, 2012 are not eligible for refunds. This policy will be enforced even on those registrations made after February 17, 2012.

• Substitution Policy
  Substitutions by another colleague or co-worker are allowed but are subject to a $25 substitution fee and approval by SEPA. Substitutions must be submitted in writing to events@solarelectricpower.org.

Hotel

The Utility Solar Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, AZ. Located just west of an area considered the "birthplace of Tucson," this resort hotel is rich with culture, history and beauty. Experience a truly unique destination resort complete with world-class spa facilities and a nationally acclaimed golf course. Fine dining and award winning restaurants further complement this one of a kind Tucson resort hotel.

SEPA has negotiated a discounted room rate of $169 per night. Reservations can be made online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SEPA2012 or by calling 1.800.266.9432 and asking for the SEPA 2012 Utility Solar Conference rate.

Reservations must be made by March 25, 2012. After this date, hotel rooms will be based on availability.

Airport Recommendations

• The Tucson International Airport (TUS) is approximately 30 minutes (12 miles) from the JW Marriott Starr Pass. Taxi fare from TUS to the hotel is approximately $38.
• If you prefer to fly into Phoenix and drive to Tucson, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is approximately 2 hours (120 miles) from the JW Marriott Starr Pass.

For driving directions to the JW Marriott Starr Pass from TUS and PHX, click here.

Airline Discounts

In order to make the USC conference more affordable, SEPA has secured discounts with American Airlines and Continental/United. Please use the below discount codes when booking a flight through either of these airlines.

• American Airlines: A discount of 5% is available at www.aa.com/group from April 13-22 by entering 6342BX in the Promotion Code box when searching for your flights. The discount is available for flights into TUS or PHX.
• Continental/United: Discounted flights are available at www.continental.com from April 14-20 by entering ZM46236490 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights. The discount is availble for flights into TUS or PHX.

Rental Car Discounts

• Hertz: Discounted rates on round-trip rental cars from Phoenix or Tucson are available through Hertz. Click here to check rates and make reservations, or call their 24-hour toll-free number, 1.800.654.2240 and mention our code, CV#022Q5429.

Parking

Guests of the hotel are able to self-park on-site for $10 daily, or valet park, with in and out privileges, for $40 daily. Complimentary off-site parking is available as well.

Things to do in Tucson

Click here to learn about the numerous attractions and activities that Tucson has to offer.