First Solar Tour and Forum on Navigating Utility Scale Solar, Misinformation and Local Conflict
Friday, October 8, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
In-person at First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio
(Registration closes October 5 at 4:00 P.M.)
An exclusive invitation for Ohio chambers of commerce and economic development staff and their boards of directors in communities with utility-scale solar projects or upcoming project development.
Join your colleagues for a tour of North America's largest manufacturer of photovoltaic solar modules followed by a roundtable where we’ll discuss how to best navigate issues that arise with utility-scale solar development. Industry experts will review common misinformation, top myths and tactics commonly used to hinder utility-scale solar development. Attendees will have the opportunity to share what they’re seeing and hearing in their communities, and best practices and challenges.
Event speakers include:
- Representative Jim Hoops, Chair of House Public Utilities Committee
- Becky Campbell, Manager – Market Development, First Solar
- Brian Dicken, IOM, MOD, Vice President, Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Dan Sawmiller, Director of Energy Policy- Ohio, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- Jessica Gliha, Director, Community and Governmental Relations, Geenex Solar
- Leading chamber of commerce and economic development executives with renewable energy projects in their communities or pending projects.
Catered lunch provided.
