Understanding Proposed ITC Changes – Details on the House Bill and What’s Next in the Senate
Friday, June 6 | Noon - 1 PM PT

On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget bill that guts the federal solar Investment Tax Credit. The Senate is expected to consider the bill next week, with the goal of advancing it to the President’s desk by July 4.

Join us to get a clear breakdown of what’s included in the House bill, the potential implications for the solar industry, and the changes we are advocating for in the Senate. We’ll walk through the details and take your questions.

Panelist:

• Stephen Irvin, Amicus Solar Cooperative

• Josh Buswell-Charkow, CALSSA

• Brad Heavner, CALSSA

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members.

** PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR WORK EMAIL WHEN REGISTERING OR YOUR REGISTRATION MAY BE DENIED. **

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A Recording will be made available for members in the members-only section of our website after the webinar.

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Sacramento Chapter Event
Thursday, May 15 | 4 - 6 PM
Movement Brewing | Rancho Cordova, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our first Sacramento Chapter Event of 2025! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Threats to NEM grandfathering (URGENT)

• Departing Load Charges

• NEM2 Installation Deadlines

• IRA defense

• The latest on the new SGIP money

• Battery spacing requirements

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Bay Area Chapter Event
Wednesday, May 14 | 4 - 6 PM
Three Sheets Craft Beer Bar | Dublin, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our first Bay Area Chapter Event of 2025! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Threats to NEM grandfathering (URGENT)

• Departing Load Charges

• NEM2 Installation Deadlines

• IRA defense

• The latest on the new SGIP money

• Battery spacing requirements

• Additionally, supervisors from PG&E's interconnection team will attend to answer questions.

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

North Bay Chapter Event
Monday, May 12 | 4 - 6 PM
Iron Ox Brewing Company | Santa Rosa, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our first North Bay Chapter Event of 2025! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Threats to NEM grandfathering (URGENT)

• Departing Load Charges

• NEM2 Installation Deadlines

• IRA defense

• The latest on the new SGIP money

• Battery spacing requirements

• Terri Sommers from Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) will provide an update on the program.

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

CALSSA WEBINAR: Threats to NEM and
Improving Public Works Rules
Wednesday, May 7 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

This webinar will include a focus on:

• Proposal to roll back NEM grandfathering - Will the 20 year term be compromised?

• Utility Implementation of Departing Load Charges - We'll discuss the latest

• Legislation to ease public works requirements - Getting rid of the Awarding Bodies requirement

• Interconnection process updates - How to navigate the 3-year construction deadline for grandfathered systems

• Consumer protection - New disclosure required soon

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members.

** PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR WORK EMAIL WHEN REGISTERING OR YOUR REGISTRATION MAY BE DENIED. **

Registration for this webinar will close 15 minutes after the webinar starts.

If you would like to become a member and get free access to this webinar, you can join here.

If you have question, please contact info@calssa.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sponsorship spots available! Contact Us.

Central Valley Chapter Event
Thursday, May 1 | 4 - 6 PM
MachineHead Brewing Co. | Clovis, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our first Central Valley Chapter Event of 2025! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Threats to NEM grandfathering (URGENT)

• Departing Load Charges

• NEM2 Installation Deadlines

• IRA defense

• The latest on the new SGIP money

• Battery spacing requirements

• Additionally, supervisors from PG&E's interconnection team will attend to answer questions.

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Special Oxnard Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 30 | 4 - 6 PM
Casa Agria Specialty Ale | Oxnard, CA

Join us for a special Oxnard Members Happy Hour on April 30! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Threats to NEM grandfathering (URGENT)

• Departing Load Charges

• NEM2 Installation Deadlines

• IRA defense

• The latest on the new SGIP money

• Battery spacing requirements

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

LA Chapter Event
Tuesday, April 29 | 4 - 6 PM
Long Beach Beer Lab | Long Beach, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our first LA Chapter Event of 2025! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Threats to NEM grandfathering (URGENT)

• Departing Load Charges

• NEM2 Installation Deadlines

• IRA defense

• The latest on the new SGIP money

• Battery spacing requirements

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

San Diego Chapter Event
Monday, April 28 | 4 - 6 PM
White Labs Brewing Co. | San Diego, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our first San Diego Chapter Event of 2025! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Threats to NEM grandfathering (URGENT)

• Departing Load Charges

• NEM2 Installation Deadlines

• IRA defense

• The latest on the new SGIP money

• Battery spacing requirements

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

CALSSA WEBINAR: New Twists in the NBT Era
Wednesday, March 5 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

This webinar will include a focus on:

• NEM grandfathering – The CPUC has proposed to reduce the 20-year NEM grandfathering term. How big a threat is this? How do they propose to do this? 

• The new NBT export rates

• Departing load charges for non-export systems, and how to submit applications for non-export.

• Battery safety and the effectiveness of testing standards. This will help you talk to customers who are concerned about the possibility of battery fires.

• The latest information on SGIP, where a new $280 million budget will soon be open for low-income residential customers.

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members.

** PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR WORK EMAIL WHEN REGISTERING OR YOUR REGISTRATION MAY BE DENIED. **

Registration for this webinar will close 15 minutes after the webinar starts.

If you would like to become a member and get free access to this webinar, you can join here.

If you have question, please contact info@calssa.org

Thank You to Our Sponsor
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CALSSA Webinar: Debunking the "Cost Shift"
Tuesday, December 17 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

Utilities and their allies claim that customers installing solar cause non-solar customers to have higher bills. They use fraudulent math to cook up this “cost shift” story. CALSSA has hired economist Richard McCann to produce data refuting this myth. Unchecked utility spending causes high rates, and solar helps bring them down. This webinar will arm you with facts to help you set people straight when they bring up the utility arguments. Featuring guest speaker, Richard McCann.

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members.

** PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR WORK EMAIL WHEN REGISTERING OR YOUR REGISTRATION MAY BE DENIED. **

REGISTRATION FOR this webinar will close 15 minutes after the webinar begins.

If you would like to become a member and get free access to this webinar, you can join here.

If you have question, please contact info@calssa.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors

North Bay Chapter Event
Wednesday, December 11 | 4 - 6 PM
Iron Ox Brewing Company | Santa Rosa, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our next chapter event in the North Bay on Wednesday, December 11! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• 2025 NBT export rates

• Power control systems

• Interconnection sizing rules

• New SGIP budget

• Legislative outlook

• The ITC and the incoming Trump administration

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Bay Area Chapter Event
Tuesday, December 10 | 4 - 6 PM
Drake’s Brewing Company | San Leandro, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our next chapter event in the Bay Area on Tuesday, December 10! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• 2025 NBT export rates

• Power control systems

• Interconnection sizing rules

• New SGIP budget

• Legislative outlook

• The ITC and the incoming Trump administration

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sacramento Chapter Event
Monday, December 9 | 4 - 6 PM
Movement Brewing | Rancho Cordova, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our next chapter event in Sacramento on Monday, December 9! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• 2025 NBT export rates

• Power control systems

• Interconnection sizing rules

• New SGIP budget

• Legislative outlook

• The ITC and the incoming Trump administration

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Central Valley Chapter Event
Thursday, December 5 | 4 - 6 PM
MachineHead Brewing Co. | Clovis, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our next chapter event in the Central valley on Thursday, December 5! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• 2025 NBT export rates

• Power control systems

• Interconnection sizing rules

• New SGIP budget

• Legislative outlook

• The ITC and the incoming Trump administration

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Special Bakersfield Event
Wednesday, December 4 | 4 - 6 PM
Temblor Brewing Company

Join CALSSA staff for a special bonus event in Bakersfield on Wednesday, December 4! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• 2025 NBT export rates

• Power control systems

• Interconnection sizing rules

• New SGIP budget

• Legislative outlook

• The ITC and the incoming Trump administration

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

LA Area Chapter Event
Tuesday, December 3 | 4 - 6 PM
Campsite Brewing Company | Covina, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our next Los Angeles Event on Tuesday, December 3! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• New speaker added! Roger Salas from SCE will discuss how to
  submit non-export applications.

• 2025 NBT export rates

• Power control systems

• Interconnection sizing rules

• New SGIP budget

• Legislative outlook

• Code changes for storage

• The ITC and the incoming Trump administration

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

San Diego Chapter Event
Monday, December 2 | 4 - 6 PM
Societe Brewing Company | San Diego, CA

Join CALSSA staff for our next San Diego Event on Monday, December 2! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

The following topics will be discussed:

• 2025 NBT export rates

• Power control systems

• Interconnection sizing rules

• New SGIP budget

• Legislative outlook

• Code changes for storage

• The ITC and the incoming Trump administration

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Essentials for Solar & Storage Project Site Digging
Why It Matters and How It Works

Join CALSSA and an expert trainer from USA North as we review 811 from soup to nuts including the rules on pre-marking, risks for non-compliance, and the basics of 811 law.

Don't miss this important webinar! Plus, all attendees who attend the entire webinar will receive a complimentary 811 Owala water bottle.

This webinar is free and open to anyone in the solar and storage industry.

Webinar: CALSSA Policy Updates
Wednesday, October 30 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

CALSSA staff will present important policy updates and answer your questions. Topics include:

• How to avoid main panel upgrades—with special guest Bill Brooks

• Interconnection updates—system size calculations, encrypted emails, and more

• Demand Side Grid Support—2024 emergency reliability dispatches and potential changes for 2025

• Prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules—latest implementation updates

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members.

** PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR WORK EMAIL WHEN REGISTERING OR YOUR REGISTRATION MAY BE DENIED. **

REGISTRATION FOR this webinar will close 15 minutes after the webinar begins.

If you would like to become a member and get free access to this webinar, you can join here.

If you have question, please contact info@calssa.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Central Valley Chapter Event
Thursday, August 29 | 4 - 6 PM
MachineHead Brewing Co. | Clovis, CA

Join us for our Central Valley Chapter Event on Thursday, August 29! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Representatives from the PG&E Interconnection and Solar Billing Plan team will discuss top tips and recent developments

• AB 2143 rules on commercial projects

• VNEM/NEMA bill update

• Speeding up of main panel upgrades

• Interconnection Portal Improvements

• CSLB licensing restrictions for storage installations

• IRA developments

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

Special Central Coast Event
Wednesday, August 28 | 4 - 6 PM
BarrelHouse Brewing Co. | Paso Robles, CA

Join CALSSA Executive Director, Bernadette Del Chiaro, and other CALSSA staff for a special Central Coast CALSSA Event on Wednesday, August 28! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• AB 2143 rules on commercial projects

• VNEM/NEMA bill update

• Speeding up of main panel upgrades

• Interconnection Portal Improvements

• CSLB licensing restrictions for storage installations

• IRA developments

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

LA Area Chapter Event
Tuesday, August 27 | 4 - 6 PM
Stereo Brewing | Placentia, CA

Join CALSSA Executive Director, Bernadette Del Chiaro, and other CALSSA staff for our next Los Angeles Event on Tuesday, August 27! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Representatives from the SCE Interconnection and Solar Billing Plan team will discuss top tips and recent developments

• Hear from the State of California’s GoGreen Financing program about their soon-to-launch low-cost financing program for solar + battery storage

• AB 2143 rules on commercial projects

• VNEM/NEMA bill update

• Speeding up of main panel upgrades

• Interconnection Portal Improvements

• CSLB licensing restrictions for storage installations

• IRA developments

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

San Diego Chapter Event
Monday, August 26 | 4 - 6 PM
Societe Brewing Company | San Diego, CA

Join CALSSA Executive Director, Bernadette Del Chiaro, and other CALSSA staff for our next San Diego Event on Monday, August 26! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Representatives from the SDG&E Interconnection and Solar Billing Plan team will discuss top tips and recent developments

• San Diego Community Power will give updates on their new residential solar and storage program

• AB 2143 rules on commercial projects

• VNEM/NEMA bill update

• Speeding up of main panel upgrades

• Interconnection Portal Improvements

• CSLB licensing restrictions for storage installations

• IRA developments

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!

North Bay Chapter Event
Wednesday, August 21 | 4 - 6 PM
Iron Ox Brewing Company | Santa Rosa, CA

Join us for our North Bay Event on Wednesday, August 21! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Representatives from the PG&E Interconnection and Solar Billing Plan team will discuss top tips and recent developments

• Hear from the State of California’s GoGreen Financing program about their soon-to-launch low-cost financing program for solar + battery storage

• AB 2143 rules on commercial projects

• VNEM/NEMA bill update

• Speeding up of main panel upgrades

• Interconnection Portal Improvements

• CSLB licensing restrictions for storage installations

• IRA developments

Plus Q+A and much more!

*By registering, you consent to potentially being contacted by sponsors after this event

Thank you to our sponsors!