2026 EVENT LINE-UP & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We offer a wide range of opportunities for companies to gain visibility in the California market while networking with company decision makers and supporting the Association's work to keep your business growing. Without the industry’s active participation in our events, our work would not be possible!
If you have any questions about sponsorship, please reach out to Josh Buswell-Charkow
REGIONAL CHAPTER EVENTS
2026 Sponsorship opportunities
CALSSA’s Regional Chapter Events are one of the most efficient ways to meet and engage with solar and storage contractors in California.
In 2026, CALSSA will host two statewide Chapter Tours. Each tour consists of seven in-person Chapter Events:
Six core Chapter Region meetings (see below for list of regions), plus
One rotating bonus event in an additional market.
Sponsors are featured at every stop on the tour they select.
2026 Chapter Tour Schedule (Tentative)
Spring Chapter Tour – 7 events total
Week of April 27 – Southern California Chapter Regions
Week of May 11 – Northern California Chapter Regions
Winter Chapter Tour – 7 events total
Week of November 30 – Northern California Chapter Regions
Week of December 14 – Southern California Chapter Regions
Events are typically held from 4–6 PM at a local brewery or restaurant. Across a full tour, Chapter Events have historically drawn more than 150 unique contracting businesses. Contractors attend to:
Connect with peers and industry partners
Enjoy food, drink, and informal networking
Hear the latest on technologies, services, and offerings
Get briefed on the political and regulatory landscape directly affecting their businesses
Where We Go
Each Chapter Tour always includes one event in each of CALSSA’s six core Chapter Regions:
North Bay
Bay Area
Sacramento
Central Valley
Los Angeles
San Diego
In addition, each tour includes one bonus event in a rotating “emerging” or sub-market—such as Chico, Paso Robles, Palm Desert, or Bakersfield—which is selected based on member interest and venue availability. We will have different locations for the Spring and Winter Tour bonus events.
Sponsor Package (Per Chapter Tour)
Cost: $15,000 per Chapter Tour (Spring or Winter)
Availability: 4 sponsor spots per tour (includes all 7 events on that tour)
As a Chapter Tour Sponsor, your company receives:
Lead Generation: A registrant and attendee list for each event on your tour, so you can follow up directly after the event.
Brand Visibility: Your logo on all marketing emails promoting the Chapter Events on your tour and on the registration page for each event.
On-Site Branding & Presence: A sponsor table at every event on your tour to display materials, signage, and demos and to speak directly with attendees.
Thought Leadership & Messaging: A brief on-stage interview at the start of the program with a representative from your company, conducted by CALSSA staff, to highlight your company’s offerings and how you can help attendees succeed in the current market
Targeted Promotions:
The opportunity to run an ad, featuring a promotion or special offer for Chapter attendees, in one CALSSA email communication about the Chapter Events.
The opportunity to host a small, invitation-only dinner or gathering with select Chapter registrants after one event on your tour. CALSSA will:
Provide the registrant list for that event,
Allow your team to identify the specific individuals you’d like to invite, and
Send the invitations on your behalf to that group for a sponsor-hosted dinner or meetup tied to that Chapter Event.
Webinars
Webinar Series # 1: Navigating the Shift – Solutions for 2026
With the phase out of the residential ITC, imminent phase out of the commercial ITC, along with attendant complexity around FEOC rules, contractors are actively looking for tools and partners that can give them an edge. CALSSA’s four-part webinar series, Navigating the Shift: Solutions for 2026, is designed to showcase exactly that.
Each webinar will feature five companies whose products or services help California solar and storage contractors win more business, protect margins, and navigate a shifting regulatory and tax landscape.
Format & Exposure
Four webinars total, in early 2026, each with five featured companies
10-minute live interview segment per company:
~7 minutes for your interview and presentation
~3 minutes for moderated Q&A
Your logo featured on all webinar marketing and registration materials, including:
Promotional emails
Registration page
Webinar slide deck / title slides
Post-Webinar Visibility
As a featured speaker, you’ll also receive a three-sentence write-up in the post-webinar follow-up email sent to all attendees which can include links to your preferred online materials (e.g., product page, resource center, booking link, or contact form), driving qualified traffic directly from the CALSSA audience
Sponsorship Cost
$1,750 – One of five company spots in a single webinar (10-minute interview segment, branding, and follow-up write-up with links)
+ $750 (optional) – Full registrant and attendee list for that webinar
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Webinar Series #2: 2026 CALSSA Policy Webinar Series
CALSSA webinars are the go-to source for our members to receive timely analysis on the policy and regulatory developments that shape their business decisions. Since launching the series in 2023, these webinars have averaged over 850 registrants and nearly 500 live attendees per event, representing a broad cross-section of California’s solar and storage market.
In 2026, CALSSA will present a series of four 60-minute webinars spread throughout the year, each focused on a timely, high-impact topic for the industry. Every webinar will feature one exclusive sponsor, positioned at the beginning of the webinar, before CALSSA’s policy segment.
At the start of each webinar, the exclusive sponsor will join a CALSSA staff member for a 15-minute live interview and Q&A, giving your company a dedicated platform to explain how you help contractors navigate policy shifts, changing economics, and new market opportunities. Following the sponsor segment, CALSSA will deliver our in-depth policy and regulatory briefing.
Exclusive Sponsor Benefits (Per Webinar)
As the exclusive sponsor of a 2026 CALSSA webinar, your company will receive:
15-minute featured interview + Q&A at the top of the program: A live, moderated conversation between a CALSSA staffer and your company representative, scheduled at the beginning of the webinar when attendance is highest.
High-visibility branding in all promotions and on the event page: Your logo on all marketing emails about that webinar and on the registration page, aligning your brand with CALSSA’s trusted policy content.
In-webinar recognition and slide placement: Your logo and sponsor slide displayed during your segment, reinforcing your message while you speak.
Post-webinar exposure to the full registrant list: A short blurb and link to your website or key online resource included in the follow-up email sent to all registrants.
Direct access to leads: The full list of registrants and attendees for your sponsored webinar for targeted follow-up with an already-engaged audience.
Sponsorship cost: $3,000 per webinar (one exclusive sponsor per webinar).
SOlar Battle of the Bands 2026
February, 19, 2026
The best solar party of the year will return on February 19, 2026 during IESNA 2026 in San Diego! The event will once again be held at Moonshine Flats—a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center where the IESNA tradeshow and conference is held from February 18-20, 2026.
Sponsorship cost: Ranges from $10,000 to $17,500, view our sponsorship package here.
Annual Dinner & Stand Up For Solar EVENT
October 2026 - Exact date TBD
Make plans to join us for our Annual Dinner and Stand Up for Solar Event in October of 2026! Together we will take stock in the important work being done to maximize the potential for California’s solar and storage market, while enjoying quality food, drinks, and company at Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar in the heart of beautiful Jack London Square, overlooking the water.
More details coming soon! Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to reserve your spot early.
Additional Opportunities
Digital Advertising
Show your support for CALSSA and promote your brand at the same time! We offer several opportunities to support CALSSA via our weekly newsletter and our monthly Member Spotlight newsletter. Both emails are distributed to over 5,000 high quality contacts in our member database, with an above industry average open rate.
Advertising cost: Ranges from $500 to $2,500, learn more here.
Online Auction
Our online auction is convenient and easy way to support CALSSA. All proceeds benefit the solar and storage industry in California and can be an opportunity to offer your products or services to new or returning customers. More details will be shared soon about this year’s auction. If you have questions please reach out to Josh.
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