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05/19/2010

Press Release - 2009 Utility Rankings

Washington, D.C. -The Top Ten utilities' solar megawatts added. The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), an educational and research non‐profit focused on helping utilities integrate solar into their energy portfolios, today released its third‐annual Top Ten Utility Solar Rankings. Pacific Gas & Electric Company of California (PG&E) topped the list of utilities with the most solar megawatts (MW) added to the grid for the second straight year with 85.2 MW, but new additions to the list and overall growth in solar integration by utilities defined 2009, according to the report.

11/04/2009

Press Release - SPI '09 Wrap-Up

ANAHEIM, Calif. Solar Power International 2009, the largest business-to-business solar energy conference and expo in North America, broke attendance records for the sixth year in a row last week. The 2009 conference drew more than 24,000 industry professionals, an increase from 17,500 in the previous year. Attendees originated from 99 countries and a broad cross-section of solar and related industries, including electric utilities, construction and investment banking. The annual Public Night event, open free to the general public, attracted an additional 2,700 people from the Southern California region.

10/28/2009

Press Release - SEPA 2009 Awards

Anaheim, CA-The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) today announced the results of the 2009 SEPA Solar Business Achievement Awards. In the midst of today's challenging solar market conditions, the SEPA Board of Directors and staff are proud to recognize these utilities and solar companies who are responding to these challenges with action and innovation. Winners were selected in five categories based upon their demonstation of clear vision and imaginative business strategies. Nominees for the awards included one utility CEO, electric utilities, and solar companies from SEPA's 700 plus member companies across the U.S. and the world. Recognition of CEO of the Year winner, Don Brandt of Arizona Public Service, will take place today at 10:30 am in room 202 of the Anaheim Convention Center during the Press Conference.  Winners in the remaining categories will be recognized during SEPA's Annual Membership Meeting, tomorrow, October 29, at 12:30 pm in Ballroom C of the Anaheim Convention Center, in conjunction with Solar Power International

10/27/2009

Press Release - SEPA Boosts Solar Electric Power Build-out with New Resources

Washington, DC - To help utilities rise to the challenge of adopting solar power at a large scale, the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has unveiled the industry's most comprehensive single source of information about solar electric power.  Executive Director Julia Hamm introduced the new web portal and database today at the Solar Power International Conference in Anaheim, Calif.

10/27/2009

Press Release - SEPA Commends Florida Power & Light

Washington, DC - The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) commends Florida Power & Light (FPL) and SunPower for the completion of the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia, Florida.  The facility will overtake Nevada's Nellis Solar Power Plant for the title of largest solar photovoltaic facility in North America. Constructed in less than a year, the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center uses over 90,000 photovoltaic panels to turn the sun's rays into electricity to power more than 3,000 homes.

10/26/2009

Press Release - U.S. Solar Organizations SEIA and SEPA Form New Entity to Produce Trade Events That Drive Solar Industry Expansion

Washington, D.C. - Today the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that they have formed a new jointly owned legal entity, Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC that will produce a portfolio of high-impact solar energy events designed to support the ongoing expansion of the U.S. solar energy industry. Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC will build upon SEPA and SEIA's track record producing some of the world's most successful solar industry events, and will continue to invest event proceeds toward the continued growth of the U.S. solar industry.

10/26/2009

Press Release - Solar Power International 2009, Largest Ever U.S. Solar Energy Event, Begins in Anaheim, Calif.

Anaheim, Calif. -- Solar Power International 2009, the largest business-to-business solar energy conference and expo in North America, begins today at the Anaheim Convention Center and continues for three days October 27 - 29. Presented by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Solar Power International is the premier gateway to the U.S. solar market and a closely watched indicator of the industry's growth. Besides expecting record attendance, the show more than doubled in size with 925 companies represented in the Expo Hall. Last year's event had 425 exhibitors.

10/20/2009

Press Release - SEPA Continues Coverage of Compelling Solar Issues with Release of Monthly Webinar Schedule for July–December

Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is pleased to announce the Monthly Webinar schedule for the second half of 2009. These live monthly events provide key industry insight and are one of the outreach tools which make SEPA the go-to resource for business-critical networking and unbiased, comprehensive analysis of the issues and opportunities associated with making solar practical.

10/20/2009

Press Release - Solar Power International 2009 Announces Keynote Speaker Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Annual CEO Panelists

Solar Power International 2009, the largest business‐to‐business solar conference and expo in North America, today announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver a keynote speech on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8:00 a.m. PT. The conference also announced the line‐up for its annual CEO Panel, in which top solar and electric power decision‐makers will explore issues of vital importance to the solar industry.

10/20/2009

Press Release - Solar Power International Sells Out Exhibit Floor as 900+ Companies Reserve 203,900 Sq. Ft., More Than Doubling Show Size from 2008

Solar Power International 2009, the largest business-to-business solar trade event in North America, will welcome 900+ companies from every part of the solar value chain to a sold-out exhibit floor at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), co-presenters of Solar Power International since 2004, reported that the 2009 event will be more than double the size of the 2008 event, in terms of exhibiting companies and the net square footage of the trade show. More than 900 companies will exhibit, reserving a record 203,900 net sq. ft. of floor space. In 2008, Solar Power International had a total of 422 companies occupying 88,000 net sq. ft. of floor space.

10/20/2009

Press Release - SEPA Releases "Utility Solar Tax Manual"

 The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is pleased to announce the release of the Utility Solar Tax Manual, providing timely clarity regarding solar tax credit changes for the utility and solar industries. The manual also sheds light on the implications of these changes on new business models for both industries and their customers.

08/31/2009

SEPA Statement on SCE

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) commends the announcement today that Southern California Edison and First Solar have agreed to build two large-scale solar power projects in southern California. The agreement marks a key milestone in achieving SEPA's prediction that electric utilities will quickly become the largest and most important customer for the solar industry. According to Southern California Edison (SCE) and First Solar, the two installations will have a generation capacity of 550 megawatts of photovoltaic solar electricity, enough to provide power to approximately 170,000 homes.

07/09/2009

Cash Grant Program to Facilitate Utility Integration of Solar Electric Power

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is pleased to recognize the U.S. Department of the Treasury's release of guidance documents for the federal cash grant program for solar electric projects. The program is expected to further strengthen U.S. electric utilities' ability to integrate solar electricity into the power grid in the near-term. These cash grants can be utilized in lieu of federal tax credits, which have become more difficult to monetize under current economic and market conditions. The Program Guidance, Terms and Conditions, and Sample Application documents will provide solar project developers, including electric utilities, with much needed guidance as they move forward in this uncertain business environment.

05/28/2009

Electric Utilities Rise to Meet Solar Call-to-Action

Washington, DC - As financial markets deteriorated in October 2008, Solar Electric Power Association Executive Director Julia Hamm challenged the solar and utility industries to deploy solar power on a massive scale despite new economic barriers. She issued the challenge in a speech at Solar Power International, the nation's largest solar conference and trade show. Today, the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) issued a report demonstrating that the industry has responded even amidst a tough economic climate.

05/11/2009

Duke Energy and State Regulators Reach Agreement on Utility-Owned Distributed Solar Program

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) commends the leadership of Duke Energy for finding common ground with the North Carolina Utilities Commission and reaching an agreement to move forward on the proposed $50 million utility-owned distributed photovoltaic (PV) program, the first of its kind in the southeastern United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Duke Energy will commission up to 10 megawatts of roof- and ground-mounted PV systems located on utility property, businesses, and homes, leasing customer roof space with the PV systems sending all of the electricity back into the electric grid. The customer's electric bill will remain unchanged but they will receive economic compensation from the lease.

12/08/2008

Peer Match Press Release

Online Tool Released to Facilitate Utility Exchange of Solar Experiences and Lessons Learned

03/01/2008

Press Release - Residential Photovoltaic Metering & Interconnection Study

As utilities work to meet electricity demand, especially during peak summer days, examining the relationship between demand and solar photovoltaic (PV) output can be of significant value to the utility industry. Over the years, energy researchers have developed different statistical methods for calculating this relationship. However, there is no consensus across the utility or solar industries on a statistical method for calculating the capacity value of PV or its practical use in electricity markets and utility planning. The new report, Photovoltaic Capacity Valuation Methods, released today by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) in consultation with project partners, and funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy?s Solar America Initiative, examines the variety of capacity calculation methods in use, and lays the foundation for building consensus within the solar industry, electric utility, and research communities.

 

Solar Industry Thought Leader

 

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SEPA Executive Director Julia Hamm

SEPA's Executive Director Julia Hamm has strong relationships with individuals at utilities and solar companies worldwide, and is knowledgeable about solar programs, policies, barriers and trends. She is a frequent speaker at regional, national and international conferences and has authored numerous articles on solar trends as well as utility solar programs. Julia is also the chair of the annual Solar Power International conference and expo, the largest solar event in the US with 23,000+ annual attendees from over 90 countries.

Prior to SEPA, she worked as a senior associate at ICF International, a leading consulting firm in the areas of energy and environment, where she supported the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with implementation of its ENERGY STAR® program. In 2007 she was named one of the Top 10 Women in Cleantech by earth2tech. Julia holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Cornell University.

To arrange interviews with Julia Hamm or our expert research staff, please contact Stuart Johnson, Communications and Marketing Associate : Email ; 202-559-2033.

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