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

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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

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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

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.

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

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Explaining Existing Certified Electrician Requirements & New Prevailing Wage Requirements Under AB 2143

There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding the existing workforce requirement that C-10 electrical contractors employ certified electricians, and AB 2143’s new requirement that all contractors pay prevailing wage on commercial solar projects starting in 2024. CALSSA’s General Counsel, attorney Donald Simon, will explain these requirements and current uncertainties, while describing ways contractors can reduce associated costs and risks.

This is a members-only webinar. IMPORTANT: please use your company email address to register.

Registration closes 15 minutes after the webinar begins.

NEM-3 Customer Savings
Tuesday, April 25 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

The new tariff has hourly export rates with different values for each month, export rate adders depending on the location and interconnection date, net billing without interval netting, required electrification rates for residential customers... it’s a lot to model. In this webinar, we will analyze customer savings with different system types and sizes for both commercial and residential customers.

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 Transition Updates and Q+A
Wednesday, March 29 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

The April 14 deadline for NEM 2 applications is fast approaching. During this webinar, we’ll share the latest information about NEM 2 application submissions and answer your questions.

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

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The Avoided Cost Calculator and NEM
Tuesday, March 7 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

The "Avoided Cost Calculator" (ACC) is a foundation of the NEM 3 tariff and determines the value customers receive for electrons sent to the grid. NEM-3 has a lot of values and they will change over time. How stable will this be? What is behind the numbers? CALSSA will explain how the Avoided Cost Calculator works and what changes can be expected in the future. We will also answer your questions on getting projects qualified for NEM-2 before the transition.This is intended to inform strategy for developers, manufacturers, investors and contractors.

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 2 Eligibility Cutoff & NEM 3 Tariff
Monday, February 13 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

How do you qualify for NEM 2 during the sunset period? The actual tariff language for NEM 3 from each utility will be released on January 30 and will answer this question as well as spell out other important details about the mechanics of NEM 3. We will cover these topics and more during this webinar.

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

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New California Codes Impacting PV and Storage
Wednesday, January 11 | 10-11:30 AM PT

Join us for this important webinar to review updates to the building codes that impact PV and storage.

On January 1, the 2022 building codes went into effect in California, which include changes to the electrical, residential, and fire codes. Please join us to review changes in the requirements for hazard control systems, rapid shutdown, disconnecting means, sizing and siting batteries, vehicle impact protection, power control systems, heat detection, and more.

Presenters:

• Ryan Mayfield, Founder and CEO, Mayfield Renewables

• Mark Rodriguez, Senior Building Standards Code Development Manager, Sunrun

• Jeff Spies, President, Planet Plan Sets

Moderator: Benjamin Davis, Policy Associate, California Solar and Storage Association

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members. Please register for the webinar below.

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 carter@calssa.org

WEBINAR
The NEM-3 Final Decision – What It Is &
What Comes Next
Tuesday, December 20 | 1 PM - 3 PM PT

CALSSA staff will explain the details of the NEM final decision and map out strategies for reducing soft costs and boosting incentives. Topics will include:

NEM:

• Export value

• Glidepath adders

• NEM-2 cutoff point

• Electrification rates

• VNEM and NEMA

And Beyond:

• Permit streamlining

• Interconnection reform

• SGIP funding

• Emergency response programs

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 carter@calssa.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors

*You may be contacted by the sponsors after the webinar

CALSSA Policy Briefing: Commercial Solar in California in 2023

Large policy changes in 2023 present a range of challenges and opportunities to the commercial solar market in California. Join CALSSA’s policy experts for a policy briefing on three major changes coming to the C&I and ag solar markets:

• NEM 3.0 for commercial, agricultural, and municipal markets

• AB 2143 and workforce requirement changes

• New $2 Billion CEC emergency reliability programs

We strongly encourage all CALSSA members who sell, build, design, supply, finance, or otherwise serve the C&I market to attend. 

Thank you to our sponsors!

*You may be contacted by sponsors after the webinar.

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members. To join the association, please go here, or contact our Membership Director, carter@calssa.org.

REBROADCAST
Breaking Down the New NEM-3
Proposed Decision

Wednesday, November 16 | 3 PM - 5:15 PM PT

This is a rebroadcast of our November 14 webinar, Breaking Down the New NEM-3 Proposed Decision. The webinar includes a presentation and analysis of the new proposed decision, followed by a thorough Q+A session.

More about the webinar: The CPUC has just released their NEM 3.0 Proposed Decision. Join CALSSA to learn the ins and outs of the proposed decision, what it means for you and your business, and where we go from here. This webinar is exclusively for CALSSA members.

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members. Please register for the webinar below.

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 carter@calssa.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors

*Note that you may be contacted by the sponsors after the webinar

Breaking Down the New NEM-3
Proposed Decision
Monday, November 14 | 11 AM - 12 PM PT

The moment has finally arrived. The CPUC has just released their NEM 3.0 Proposed Decision. Join CALSSA on Monday at 11 a.m. PST to learn the ins and outs of the proposed decision, what it means for you and your business, and where we go from here. This webinar is exclusively for CALSSA members.

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members. Please register for the webinar below.

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 carter@calssa.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors

*Note that you may be contacted by the sponsors after the webinar

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, and the new ticket entry process coming later this year.

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.

Changes to Rule 21 Interconnection Process for Commercial Projects

The California IOUs have overhauled the Rule 21 interconnection review process for systems larger than 30 kW. Fast Track review will now be based on pre-determined hosting capacity known as Integration Capacity Analysis (ICA). In this webinar, CALSSA will explain the ICA maps and provide information on how the steps of engineering review have changed. Related topics on C&I interconnection for solar and storage will also be covered.

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members. Please register for the webinar below.

Thank you to our sponsor!

If you are not a member of CALSSA and would like to join the association for free access to this webinar, please go here, or contact our Membership Director, Carter Lavin.

CALSSA Policy Update

The CALSSA program team will present a policy update across multiple issue areas. We will present for one hour on the most important recent developments, followed by time for your questions.

We'll cover multiple issues under the following topics:

• Latest on NEM-3

• Storage licensing

• Permitting/SolarAPP

• Solar Bills in the Legislature

• Interconnection

Presented by:

• Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director

• Brad Heavner, Policy Director

• Josh Buswell-Charkow, Deputy Director

This members-only webinar is free for all CALSSA members. Please register for the webinar below.

Thank you to our sponsors!

If you are not a member of CALSSA and would like to join the association for free access to this webinar, please go here, or contact our Membership Director, Carter Lavin.

CALSSA Webinar: NEM 3 Campaign Review
April 27, 2022 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM PT

CALSSA’s NEM 3 campaign is now in its 19th month, having launched in October 2020. It was expected to wrap up with a final decision in January or February of this year, but the campaign is now stretching into the late spring and possibly early summer. That said, a revised proposed decision is imminent.

Under pressure from the utilities and their political allies in Sacramento, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is about to profoundly change the policy that forms the backbone of the solar & storage industry in California. This decision will directly impact the businesses and jobs of tens of thousands of people in the state. Whether you are a seasoned veteran within CALSSA or a new member still getting your policy bearings straight, this webinar will be a good “101” on the state of the campaign effort and what you can do to help CALSSA win the strongest NEM 3 decision possible.

Tune in for our NEM 3 Campaign Review on April 27 at 11 AM to learn:

• What is about to happen on Net Metering and what it means for your job

• Why solar is under attack and by whom, and why this is a real threat even in pro-solar California

• What CALSSA has done and is doing to defend the industry

• Why the utilities will keep attacking your business even after NEM 3 and why winning on NEM 3 is pivotal to stopping those future attacks

• How you can help us fight back

Registration is free for CALSSA members and $500 for non-members.

If you are a member and need the discount code, please email us.

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 carter@calssa.org

NEM 3 Explainer and What Comes Next

A vote on the Final Net Metering (NEM) 3.0 decision could now take place on Thursday, February 10. Tune in this Friday, January 21, for a webinar to learn the latest on what’s happening with NEM and what we all need to do in the next few weeks to defend it and keep the solar industry growing in California. CALSSA's Policy Director, Brad Heavner will present and there will be a Q&A session at the end.

This free webinar is for CALSSA MEMBERS ONLY.

Non-members can become members here. Or by contacting our Membership Director Carter Lavin: Carter@calssa.org | (916) 228-4567

Thank you to our sponsor!

CALSSA’s Quarterly Policy Update

The CALSSA program team will present a policy update across multiple issue areas. We will present for one hour on the most important recent developments, followed by time for your questions. NABCEP 1CEU credit to satisfy RE Elective available!

The NEM-3 Proposed Decision is out. We will provide in-depth analysis and answer your questions at this webinar!

While the majority of time will be spent on NEM-3, we'll try to give a brief update on the following topics:

• NEM-3 Proposed Decision

• New construction mandates

• Battery codes and standards

• SGIP

• Rates

Presented by:

• Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director

• Brad Heavner, Policy Director

• Josh Buswell-Charkow, Deputy Director

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

To join the association, please go here, or contact our Membership Director, Carter Lavin.

Thank you to our sponsors!

CALSSA Webinar
Making the Most of your Membership

Want to know how to better use your CALSSA membership to support your business? Join us for this webinar to learn ways you can make the most of your membership to help your business succeed in the California marketplace. Whether you need information to help tackle a problem, direct support from our policy experts, or are looking for ways to increase your visibility in the marketplace, we are here to help. As a CALSSA member you have access to a host of resources, including our members-only library of factsheets, access to our policy team, and a robust network of over 700 member companies. So tune in and learn how to make the most out of all these tools. Whether you are a new member, or one of our founding members, this webinar is sure to provide new information and insight on ways you can get even more value out of your CALSSA membership.

CALSSA’s Quarterly Policy Update

The CALSSA program team will present a policy update across multiple issue areas. We will present for one hour on the most important recent developments, followed by time for your questions. NABCEP 1CEU credit to satisfy RE Elective available!

We'll cover multiple issues under the following topics:

• NEM-3

• New construction mandates

• Battery codes and standards

• SGIP

• Rates

Presented by:

• Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director

• Brad Heavner, Policy Director

• Josh Buswell-Charkow, Deputy Director

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

To join the association, please go here, or contact our Membership Director, Carter Lavin.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Webinar: NEW CSLB Contractor Licensing Decision

The Contractor State Licensing Board (CSLB) released an official bulletin last week formalizing its July 27, 2021 vote to rescind the ability for C-46 license holders to install solar-charged batteries effective November 1, 2021. The decision has implications for all license holders in California and comes amidst growing consumer demand for solar and storage technologies along with economy-wide worker shortages. Whether you hold just a C-46 license, just a C-10, or a combination of licenses, CALSSA highly recommends you attend this two-hour webinar to get more information about this problematic decision, how they might apply to you, and what CALSSA is doing to challenge them.

This webinar is for CALSSA members only.

To join the association, please go here, or contact our Membership Director, Carter Lavin.

Webinar: Best Practices in Solar & Storage Project Site Digging

Every contractor knows that calling 811 is essential before digging on the job. This requirement will take on even more significance with the likely passage of a bill that would impose a civil penalty of up to $100,000 on contractors that knowingly violate this requirement and damage a subsurface pipeline. On August 17, CALSSA will partner with USA North 811 to host a live webinar to ensure you know all the ins and outs of safe digging laws and best practices including California GOV Code 4216, Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, and others. Please join us!