In October 2024, the Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) hosted the annual Oregon Solar + Storage Conference, a three-day event that brought together solar contractors, builders, and industry experts to explore innovations in solar. Held in Portland, Oregon, the conference offered an engaging environment for collaboration and education making it an essential resource for Oregon’s residential new construction industry. Continue reading for 2024 Oregon Solar + Storage highlights, 2025 conference details, and information on EPS New Construction solar offerings for this year.
Oregon Solar + Storage Conference Highlights
The 2024 conference featured expert-led sessions that focused on:
- Collaborative Discussions: Attendees shared insights on the successes and challenges of designing for solar and gave feedback to solar programs.
- Code and Policy Updates: Experts provided key updates on the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and fire code requirements for energy storage systems.
- Workforce Development: Sessions included information on apprenticeship programs and discussed strategies for workforce initiatives aimed at expanding Oregon’s solar workforce.
- Networking Opportunities: Builders, solar contractors, local dealers and customers from across the state attended networking sessions, paving the way for potential partnerships and projects.
Save the Date: 2025 Conference Dates Announced
This year, the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference is moving to a spring schedule and will take place May 13th to May 15th, 2025, at the Crown Plaza Portland. The 2025 conference promises interactive sessions that include information on:
- Technical Training
- Business Development
- Solar Policy
- Utility Scale PV
- Storage Systems
Attendees can also earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending sessions. Stay tuned for more details on how to register.
Plan Ahead for Smooth Solar and Storage Installation
Interested in installing solar and solar + storage (S+S) systems for your next project? EPS New Construction has new solar incentives for 2025. Builders can now receive bonus incentives for S+S installed in model homes and for net-zero model homes. Non-model home incentives for S+S installed and net-zero have also increased this year. See the table below for more details on our 2025 incentives.
| Solar bonus incentive | Per-home incentive |
|---|---|
| S+S installed model home | $7,000 |
| S+S installed non-model home | $5,000 |
| Net-zero model home | $5,000 |
| Net-zero (non-model home) | $3,000 |
| Solar EDA | $500 |
| Solar ready home | $200 |
| S+S ready home | $200 |
EPS New Construction also works with trade allies at the design phase of a solar project to ensure a seamless installation. Email us to get started and we’ll connect you with a solar contractor in the Energy Trust network.