LA Area Chapter Event
Wednesday, April 24 | 4 - 6 PM
Lawless Brewing Co. | Los Angeles, CA

Join us for our Los Angeles Event on Wednesday, April 24! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Clean Power Alliance will share their new residential battery incentive program, the Sun Storage Rebate

• The latest on bills in the California legislature that impact the solar and storage industry

• The recent SGIP decision that allocates $280 million for low-income customers

• Non-export capacity additions for NEM1 and 2 customers

• Updates on AB 2143 implementation

• The recent Fixed-Charge Proposed Decision from the CPUC

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 Coachella Valley Event
Tuesday, April 23 | 3 - 5 PM
Yard House | Rancho Mirage, CA

Join us for a special Coachella Valley CALSSA Event on Tuesday, April 23! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Topics to be discussed include:

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

• The latest on bills in the California legislature that impact the solar and storage industry

• The recent SGIP decision that allocates $280 million for low-income customers

• Non-export capacity additions for NEM1 and 2 customers

• Updates on AB 2143 implementation

• The recent Fixed-Charge Proposed Decision from the CPUC

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 22 | 4 - 6 PM
Societe Brewing Company | San Diego, CA

Join us for our San Diego Event on Monday, April 22! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Topics to be discussed include:

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

• San Diego Community Power will share their new residential solar and storage program

• The latest on bills in the California legislature that impact the solar and storage industry

• The recent SGIP decision that allocates $280 million for low-income customers

• Non-export capacity additions for NEM1 and 2 customers

• Updates on AB 2143 implementation

• The recent Fixed-Charge Proposed Decision from the CPUC

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
Thursday, April 18 | 4 - 6 PM
Iron Ox Brewing Company | Santa Rosa, CA

Join us for our North Bay Event on Thursday, April 18! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Sonoma Clean Power's new battery rebate pilot program. 

• The latest on bills in the California legislature that impact the solar and storage industry

• The recent SGIP decision that allocates $280 million for low-income customers

• Non-export capacity additions for NEM1 and 2 customers

• Updates on AB 2143 implementation

• The recent Fixed-Charge Proposed Decision from the CPUC

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, April 17 | 4 - 6 PM
Three Sheets Craft Beer Bar | Dublin, CA

Join us for our Bay Area Event on Wednesday, April 17! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Topics to be discussed include:

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

• Two representatives from the City of Dublin will be speaking about their adoption of the SolarAPP+ and about solar & storage inspections in the city

• The latest on bills in the California legislature that impact the solar and storage industry

• The recent SGIP decision that allocates $280 million for low-income customers

• Non-export capacity additions for NEM1 and 2 customers

• Updates on AB 2143 implementation

• The recent Fixed-Charge Proposed Decision from the CPUC

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
Tuesday, April 16 | 4 - 6 PM
Movement Brewing Co. | Rancho Cordova, CA

Join us for our Sacramento Chapter Event on Tuesday, April 16! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest on bills in the California legislature that impact the solar and storage industry

• The recent SGIP decision that allocates $280 million for low-income customers

• Non-export capacity additions for NEM1 and 2 customers

• Updates on AB 2143 implementation

• The recent Fixed-Charge Proposed Decision from the CPUC

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 Policy Webinar
Residential ESS Code, Standards, & Permitting Requirements, Plus More!
Wednesday, March 27 | 10:30 AM - Noon PT

This webinar will cover ESS requirements for one and two-family dwellings. We will go over general code requirements, changes coming up with California's July 1st code supplement, and common issues with jurisdictions, including heat detectors in garages, and UL 9540A testing for reduced spacing between multiple ESS.

This webinar will cover the following topics:

• Disconnecting Means & Emergency Shutdown

• Walkthrough of CA Residential Code Section R328, including

• Updates for July 1, 2024 CA Supplements

• Heat detectors and smoke alarms

• Vehicle Impact Protection

• CA Fire Code, UL9540A, "large-scale fire tests" for reduced spacing requirements

• CALSSA Proposals for the 2027 International Fire Code

• Q&A

We will also share an update on configurations and process for adding capacity to a NEM system, 2024 Legislation updates , and the recent SGIP Decision. Join us!

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

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

REGISTRATION FOR THIS WEBINAR CLOSES AT 10:45 AM. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER, PLEASE NOTE THAT A RECORDING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN OUR MEMBERS-ONLY SECTION AFTERWARD.

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

2024 Q1 Board Meeting

Please join us in Sacramento on Thursday, February 29th, for our Q1 Board Meeting. 

Thursday, February 29th - 9:00 am-4:00 pm
CALSSA's Office Building Boardroom, 4th Floor
1107 9th Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814

* Open to CALSSA Members only.

CALSSA Policy Webinar
NEM, Prevailing Wage, SGIP & 2024 Proposed Legislation (NEW!)
Wednesday, February 21 | 10:30 AM - Noon PT

We will discuss adding capacity to NEM systems. NEM-1 and NEM-2 customers can add capacity without losing NEM status on the existing system if the new capacity is managed as non-export. Find out how to design these systems and get utility approval.

We will also talk about the recent SGIP Proposed Decision, which would allocate $280 million to low-income customers and potentially $80 million for the general market. 

We will discuss prevailing wage – AB 2143 is now in effect for all commercial systems. We will review all of the rules on the law and discuss the latest on implementation.

Plus, a recent addition to the webinar: we’ll discuss the biggest bills introduced for this legislative session and what they mean for our industry. Join us!

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

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

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

NEM-3: Customer Savings & Final Tariff Details
Tuesday, December 12 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM PT

The NEM-3 tariff language has finally been approved. In this webinar, CALSSA will walk through the finer details and refresh important points. In addition, we will take a closer look at the economics of NEM-3. We will look at different customer types and discuss system designs that achieve the highest customer savings.

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

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

Bay Area Chapter Happy Hour
Thursday, December 7 | 4 - 6 PM
Morgan Territory Brewing | Pleasant Hill, CA

Join us for our Bay Area Chapter Happy Hour on December 7! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff, including changes to VNEM/NEMA

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/24 as "public works"

• Updates on residential consumer protection requirements

And much more!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

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

Join us for our North Bay Chapter Happy Hour on December 6! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff, including changes to VNEM/NEMA

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/24 as "public works"

• Updates on residential consumer protection requirements

And much more!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sacramento Chapter Happy Hour
Tuesday, December 5 | 4 - 6 PM
Movement Brewing Co. | Rancho Cordova, CA

Join us for our Sacramento Chapter Happy Hour on December 5! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff, including changes to VNEM/NEMA

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/24 as "public works"

• Updates on residential consumer protection requirements

And much more!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Special Chico Happy Hour
Monday, December 4 | 4 - 6 PM
Secret Trail Brewing Company | Chico, CA

Join us for a special Chico Happy Hour on December 4! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff, including changes to VNEM/NEMA

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/24 as "public works"

• Updates on residential consumer protection requirements

And much more!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Central Valley Chapter Happy Hour
Thursday, November 30 | 4 - 6 PM
MachineHead Brewing Co. | Clovis, CA

Join us for our Central Valley Chapter Happy Hour on November 30! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff, including changes to VNEM/NEMA

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/24 as "public works"

• Updates on residential consumer protection requirements

And much more!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

LA Chapter Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 29 | 4 - 6 PM
Four Sons Brewing | Huntington Beach, CA

Join us for our LA Chapter Happy Hour on November 29! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff, including changes to VNEM/NEMA

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/24 as "public works"

• Updates on residential consumer protection requirements

And much more!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

San Diego Chapter Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 28 | 4 - 6 PM
Duck Foot Brewing Miramar | San Diego, CA

Join us for our San Diego Chapter Happy Hour on November 28! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff, including changes to VNEM/NEMA

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/24 as "public works"

• Updates on residential consumer protection requirements

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, the basics of 811 law, the new ticket entry process and the 811 app.

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.

CALSSA's 2023 Annual Dinner
Thursday, October 26 2023
Berkeley City Club

Please join us for our Annual Dinner and Stand Up for Solar Event. Together we will take stock in the important work being done to keep California’s solar and storage market growing while enjoying quality food, drink, and company at the beautiful and historic Berkeley City Club.

North Bay Chapter Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 16 | 4 - 6 PM
Iron Ox Brewing Company | Santa Rosa, CA

Join us for our North Bay Chapter Happy Hour on August 16 in Santa Rosa! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from Leesa Miner, Interconnection Manager at PG&E, who will talk about the application process for NEM-2 and NEM-3 and also from CALSSA policy director, Brad Heavner, on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/23 as "public works"

• The latest on the Inflation Reduction Act 

• And much more!

Bring your questions!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sacramento Chapter Happy Hour
Tuesday, August 15 | 4 - 6 PM
Movement Brewing Co. | Rancho Cordova, CA

Join us for our Sacramento Chapter Happy Hour on August 15 in Rancho Cordova! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from Leesa Miner, Interconnection Manager at PG&E, who will talk about the application process for NEM-2 and NEM-3 and also from CALSSA policy director, Brad Heavner, on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/23 as "public works"

• The latest on the Inflation Reduction Act 

• And much more!

Bring your questions!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Bay Area Chapter Happy Hour
Monday, August 14 | 4 - 6 PM
S27 Alehouse & Brewery | San Jose, CA

Join us for our Bay Area Chapter Happy Hour on August 14 in San Jose! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will have a guest speaker, Lori Mitchell, CEO of San Jose Clean Energy, a local CCA, who will discuss NEM 3.0 and CCAs, AND how CCAs can work with Distributed Generation solar.

We will also hear from CALSSA staff including policy director, Brad Heavner, on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/23 as "public works"

• The latest on the Inflation Reduction Act 

• And much more!

Bring your questions!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Central Valley Chapter Happy Hour
Thursday, August 10 | 4 - 6 PM
MachineHead Brewing Co. | Clovis, CA

Join us for our Central Valley Chapter Happy Hour on August 10 in Clovis! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from Leesa Miner, Interconnection Manager at PG&E, who will talk about the application process for NEM-2 and NEM-3 and also from CALSSA policy director, Brad Heavner, on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/23 as "public works"

• The latest on the Inflation Reduction Act 

• And much more!

Bring your questions!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Special Ventura Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 9 | 4 - 6 PM
Leashless Brewing | Ventura, CA

Join us for a special Ventura Members Happy Hour on August 9! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from CALSSA staff including policy director, Brad Heavner, on matters
such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/23 as "public works"

• The latest on the Inflation Reduction Act 

• And much more!

Bring your questions!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

LA Chapter Happy Hour
Tuesday, August 8 | 4 - 6 PM
Brewheim | Anaheim, CA

Join us for our LA Chapter Happy Hour on August 8 in Anaheim! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Hear from Rene Valencia, SCE Manager of Customer Generation, about the application process for NEM-2 and NEM-3, and from CALSSA policy director, Brad Heavner, on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/23 as "public works"

• The latest on the Inflation Reduction Act 

• And much more!

Bring your questions!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

San Diego Chapter Happy Hour
Monday, August 7 | 4 - 6 PM
Societe Brewing Company | 8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA

Join us for our San Diego Chapter Happy Hour on August 7! Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

We will be joined by Assemblymember Christopher Ward and will also hear from Sherise Blackwood, Customer Generation Manager at SDG&E, about the application process for NEM-2 and NEM-3, along with CALSSA policy director, Brad Heavner, on matters such as:

• The latest information on the Net Billing Tariff

• The Income Graduated Fixed Charge fight at the CPUC

• AB 2143, the law which treats all commercial projects on 1/1/23 as "public works"

• The latest on the Inflation Reduction Act 

• And much more!

Bring your questions!

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

Thank you to our sponsors!

Net Billing Tariff: Details on NEM-3 Rules and Customer Economics
Thurs, July 20 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM PT

As you reorient sales around NEM-3, CALSSA will help you understand what is allowed and what is not. We will explain how export credits are calculated and managed, and what is different about the application process. We will cover ongoing questions about building grandfathered NEM-2 systems and ways to expand existing NEM systems. We will also show updated customer savings modeling.

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

Registration 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