See How Solar 3.0 Can Help Make Your Local Solar Industry More Competitive

If you work for a city, utility, or company involved in permitting, interconnecting, selling, installing, inspecting, or financing solar PV systems, you are cordially invited to attend "Solar 3.0 Free Training To Reduce Soft Costs," a workshop covering national best practices and standards in the areas of solar permitting, installation, interconnection, and inspection. Solar 3.0 is focused on reducing the cost of residential and commercial solar installations in the U.S. market and is backed by SunShot, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy.

By attending this session, you will receive:

• Information regarding how Solar 3.0 can benefit your community
• Results of a survey of 500+ building inspectors regarding U.S. solar installation trends
• A free online solar training course covering inspection, installation, and permitting practices (with CEU's)
• An introduction to Solar30.org, a clearinghouse for best practices and standards in solar PV
• Advice about how to engage with the Solar 3.0 team

FAQ's

1) Which organizations are managing and providing service to the Solar 3.0 program?

Sub-award contract holders and in-kind contributors to the Solar 3.0 program include: Burnham Energy, East Bay Green Corridor, Rocky Mountain Institute, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability USA, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Mainstream Energy, OnGrid Solar, Sierra Club, Solar Electric Power Association, SolarNexus, Solar Sonoma County, SolarTech, SRA International, SunPower, Underwriter's Laboratories, University of Missouri Law School, and Vote Solar.

2) How can I learn more about the event?

Please email ttansy@solartech.org.

3) Do I need to print out and bring a ticket to get in?

Yes, please bring your ticket with you to the event.

4) Can I bring a friend?

The number of tickets for this event is limited. If the event is not sold out, we will admit participants at the door.

5) Is there parking at the event?

There is parking near the Pacific Energy Center, either at the corner of 5th St. and Howard St., or at the 5th and Mission St. parking garage (on Mission St., between 4th St. and 5th St.).

6) Is there public transportation to the event?

San Francisco offers two primary public transportation options: BART and MUNI.  To access the Pacific Energy Center, take either BART or MUNI to the Powell Street Station.  Look for 4th or 5th Street and travel two blocks south to Howard Street.  The Pacific Energy Center is located across the street at 851 Howard Street (between 4^th and 5^th Streets.  For schedules and fare information, visit www.bart.gov or www.sfmuni.com.  Taxi service is available throughout the city as well. 

The Pacific Energy Center can be accessed directly from San Francisco International Airport using BART. 

7) Who is participating and who are your sponsors?

Presenters are professionals from IAEI, SolarTech, UL, ICLEI, and other organizations.  Attendees will include electrical inspectors, building officials, authorities having jurisdiction, and industry.  Solar 3.0 is a program of the U.S. Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative.

8) Is the venue handicap accessible?

The Pacific Energy Center is not ADA compliant, but most areas are wheelchair accessible.

9) Where is the event taking place?

The event will be held at Pacific Gas & Electric's Pacific Energy Center located at 851 Howard St. in San Francisco. 

10) How do I get there?

The mapping address is 851 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103.  You can also access directions and parking information on the Pacific Gas & Electric website.

11) What is the event / hosting organization about?

Solar 3.0 is an outreach initiative to promote process innovation in American cities through the standardization of local land use, zoning code ordinances, permitting processes and interconnection rules for distributed solar PV. For more information, visit www.Solar30.org.