Florida Solar Energy Industries Association
The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) is a state non-profit trade association representing the solar power industry in Florida.[1] The organization works for the promotion and statewide deployment of solar energy technology and advocates a future energy system based on renewable energy.
| Abbreviation | FlaSEIA |
|---|---|
| Formation | Established 1977 |
| Legal status | Industry Association |
Executive Director | Wendy Parker Barsell |
| Website | http://www.flaseia.org |
FlaSEIA is an official affiliate chapter of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).[2]
History[edit]
The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) was founded in 1977[1] to protect and promote the interests of the solar energy industry in Florida.
Membership[edit]
There are different membership categories:
- Contractors
- Manufacturers, Distributors, Financiers/Lenders, Project Developers
- Engineers, Consultants, Law Firms
- Patrons, Students, Governments
- Utilities
- Individual members
FlaSEIA has more than 100 members in more than 40 counties from across Florida (as of April 2017).[3]
Legislative Efforts[edit]
Key Policy Initiatives supported by FlaSEIA are distributed generation or rooftop solar and the following policies and programs that help consumers go solar:
- Net-Metering
- Rate Design
- Interconnection Standards
- Local Permitting
- Incentives
- Financing Options
- Renewable Portfolio Standards & other accepted measurement standards
- Grid Interconnection
- Wholesale Distributed Generation (non-utility owned, utility scale projects)
Utility Grade Report[4][edit]
FlaSEIA member contractors compile an annual report assigning grades to each of Florida's utilities for their efforts to help or hurt the solar energy industry in Florida.
2016 Grades[edit]
| Utility Name | Net Metering | Interconnection | Plan Review | Customer Service | Solar Friendliness | Grid Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Florida Electric (CFEC) | F | B | B | B | F | C |
| City of Alachua Municipal Electric | F | F | D | F | F | C |
| City of Ocala Municipal Electric | D | C | B | B | D | C |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | B | B | A | A | B | A |
| Duke Energy | C | C | C | F | F | C |
| Florida Power & Light (FPL) | C | C | C | F | F | C |
| Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) | A | A | C | C | C | C |
| Jacksonville Energy Authority (JEA) | D | C | D | C | D | D |
| Lakeland Electric | F | B | C | B | F | C |
| New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission | D | D | F | D | F | F |
| Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | A | B | B | B | A | B |
| Peace River Electric Cooperative | B | B | B | C | B | B |
| Sumpter Electric (SECO) | D | B | A | A | C | A |
| Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) | A | A | A | B | B | C |
| Tampa Electric (TECO) | D | D | D | C | F | D |
| Tri-County Electric Cooperative | B | B | B | B | B | B |
| Withlacoochee Electric Cooperative | D | B | B | B | D | B |
Current Board of Directors[5][edit]
Officers[edit]
- President - Patrick Altier, Solar Trek
- 1st Vice President - Troy S Millar, The LeverEdge
- 2nd Vice President - Mike Garrett, Solar Impact
- Secretary/Treasurer - Scott Egglefield, Mirasol FAFCO Solar
- Immediate Past President - Reed Wilson, Aquatherm Pool Heating Supply
Directors[edit]
2015-2017[edit]
- Omer "Remo" Eyal, Superior Solar
- Mike Garrett, Solar Impact
- Tom Harriman, Harrimans
- Bill Gallagher, Solar-Fit
- Reed Wilson, Aquatherm Pool Heating Supply
- Wayne Wallace, Solar Source
2016-2018[edit]
- Mike Antheil, Renovate America
- Chris Maingot, Universal Solar Services
- Troy S Millar, The LeverEdge
- Bob Zrallack, UMA Solar
- Scott Egglefield, Mirasol FAFCO Solar
- Patrick Altier, Solar Trek
Hall of Fame[6][edit]
1988 Charter Members[edit]
- Dr. David Block, Florida Solar Energy Center
- C.E. "Ed" Glenn, Energy Group Services
- Senator Bob Graham
- Shirley Hayes
- Ron Yachabach
All Members[edit]
- Doug Root
- Colleen Kettles, Florida Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation (FlaSEREF)
- Don Kazimir, SDI
- Jim Roland, Florida Solar Energy Center
- Dr. Eric Farber, Professor Emeritus University of Florida
- Ben Bentley, The LeverEdge
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Florida Solar Energy Industries Association". www.flaseia.org. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Official State Affiliates". SEIA. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Find A Solar Energy Expert -". Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "2016 Utility Grade Report -". Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Board of Directors -". Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "FlaSEIA Hall of Fame -". Retrieved 2017-04-07.
External links[edit]
- Florida Solar Energy Industries Association
- Florida Solar Energy Industries Association Facebook Page
- FlaSEIA 2016 Utility Grades Report
- Solar Energy Industries Association
- Floridians For Solar Choice
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