State & Local Renewable Energy Issues and Trends – IREC’s 2008 Annual Meeting Workshop will pay special attention to key topics and issues for IREC members, state stakeholders and the industry.

If you are an IREC member or a Solar America City, there is no registration fee for this meeting. If you are not an IREC member or a Solar America City, click here for registration.

There will be an in-depth discussion on interconnection and net metering – the effectiveness of different state policies and best practices. A presentation will focus on state incentives – how they are performing and what are the new developments. There will also be an update on market trends for solar installations. Updates and perspectives will be shared on the programs underway on certification for hardware, practitioners, and training programs.

Discussion will also deal with new ideas and models in educating the renewable energy workforce. States will be invited to give their assessment on how renewable energy markets are taking shape in their states. And, there will be speakers from national programs with updates on programs and initiatives.

This meeting offers a good opportunity to network with state and local groups. IREC’s Annual Updates & Trends Report will be distributed and the winners of the IREC Innovation and Special Recognition Awards will be announced.