Posted on March 10th, 2010
Will manage, grow trade shows offered by joint venture of nonprofits SEIA, SEPA
WASHINGTON, DC – The Board of Managers of Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC (SETS) today announced that Brian E. Tully will serve as executive director. SETS is a new joint venture formed by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) last October to produce trade shows that help advance the growing solar energy industry.
Tully brings to SETS nearly three decades of experience in various levels of trade show management at the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). In that role, he oversaw the annual FMI Supermarket Industry Convention, which was consistently ranked in the top 15 U.S. trade shows. At its peak, the event reached 550,000 net square feet while hosting 1,500 exhibitors and 36,000 attendees from 120 countries.
During his time at FMI, Tully also started four vertical trade shows within the retail food industry, including MarkeTechnics, a business technology event that grew to 100,000 net square feet with participation from 350 companies and 7,000 attendees. For a three-year period, Tully managed a staff that produced three annual U.S. events and one international show.
As executive director, he will manage and grow SETS’ high-impact solar energy events, which include the Solar Power International and PV America conferences. Proceeds from these events will continue to be invested toward the continued growth of the U.S. solar energy market through SEIA’s and SEPA’s year-round advocacy, research and education activities.
“I’m very excited to be part of one of the nation’s top B2B trade shows and to play a role in these world-class international events,” said Tully. “I’m proud to join SETS because clean solar power is playing an increasingly important role in creating American jobs and securing our energy independence.”
“Our effective collaboration has led to Solar Power International being the premier solar event in the country,” said Julia Hamm, executive director of SEPA. “Brian’s skills will ensure that our conferences and trade shows will continue to bring together utilities and the solar industry to further develop solar in the U.S.”
“Solar is one of the fastest growing industries in America and we created Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC, to support the ongoing expansion of the industry,” said Rhone Resch, SEIA president and CEO. “Brian’s experience will help to ensure that our trade shows continue to help expand the U.S. solar energy market.”
The first announced events to be produced by SETS will be Solar Power International 2010, October 12-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and PV America 2011, April 3-5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
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Solar Energy Industries Association Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of U.S. solar energy industry. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. www.seia.org
Solar Electric Power Association SEPA is comprised of over 700 utilities and solar industry members. From national events to one-on-one counseling, SEPA is the go-to resource for unbiased and actionable solar intelligence. Breaking down information overload into business reality, SEPA takes the time and risk out of implementing solar business plans and helps turn new technologies into new opportunities. www.solarelectricpower.org
Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC SETS is a joint venture formed in October, 2009, by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to produce trade shows that help advance the growing solar energy industry.
Media Contacts:
Jared Blanton, jblanton@seia.org, 202.556.2886
Don Lintvet, dlintvet@solarelectricpower.org, 202.559.2024
Event Contacts:
Shannon Watson, swatson@seia.org, 202.556.2895
Carlos Pelham, cpelham@seia.org, 202.556.2896
Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales:
Michiel Glunt, mglunt@solarelectricpower.org, 202-559-2027
Posted on November 5th, 2009
U.S. Solar Market Poised for Continued Growth in 2010; Electric Utilities Continue to Make Major Investments in Solar Energy; Industry Leaders Vow to Fight for Energy Reform
Anaheim, Calif. — Solar Power International 2009, the largest business-to-business solar energy conference and expo in North America, broke attendance records for the sixth year in a row last week. The 2009 conference drew more than 24,000 industry professionals, an increase from 17,500 in the previous year. Attendees originated from 99 countries and a broad cross-section of solar and related industries, including electric utilities, construction and investment banking. The annual Public Night event, open free to the general public, attracted an additional 3,000* people from the Southern California region.
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Posted on October 29th, 2009
Anaheim, CA—The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) today announced the results of the 2009 SEPA Solar Business Achievement Awards. In the midst of today’s challenging solar market conditions, the SEPA Board of Directors and staff are proud to recognize these utilities and solar companies who are responding to these challenges with action and innovation. Winners were selected in five categories based upon their demonstation of clear vision and imaginative business strategies. Nominees for the awards included one utility CEO, electric utilities, and solar companies from SEPA’s 700 plus member companies across the U.S. and the world. Recognition of CEO of the Year winner, Don Brandt of Arizona Public Service, will take place today at 10:30 am in room 202 of the Anaheim Convention Center during the Press Conference. Winners in the remaining categories will be recognized during SEPA’s Annual Membership Meeting, tomorrow, October 29, at 12:30 pm in Ballroom C of the Anaheim Convention Center, in conjunction with Solar Power International.
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Posted on October 28th, 2009
Anaheim, California – Rhone Resch, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), today addressed the General Session of Solar Power International 2009 (SPI), the largest business-to-business solar energy conference and expo in North America. Below is the full text of his remarks.
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Posted on October 27th, 2009
Keynotes Include U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ed Begley Jr.; Organizers Expect Record Attendance of 20,000 People from 90 Countries; Sprawling Solar Energy Expo with 925 Companies Opens Doors to General Public on October 28, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Anaheim, Calif. –– Solar Power International 2009, the largest business-to-business solar energy conference and expo in North America, begins today at the Anaheim Convention Center and continues for three days October 27 – 29. Presented by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Solar Power International is the premier gateway to the U.S. solar market and a closely watched indicator of the industry’s growth. Besides expecting record attendance, the show more than doubled in size with 925 companies represented in the Expo Hall. Last year’s event had 425 exhibitors.
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Posted on October 27th, 2009
Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC Will Produce “Solar Power International”, “PV America” and Other B2B Events;
Show Proceeds Will Continue to Support the Growth of the U.S. Solar Energy Industry
Washington, D.C. — Today the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that they have formed a new jointly owned legal entity, Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC that will produce a portfolio of high-impact solar energy events designed to support the ongoing expansion of the U.S. solar energy industry. Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC will build upon SEPA and SEIA’s track record producing some of the world’s most successful solar industry events, and will continue to invest event proceeds toward the continued growth of the U.S. solar industry.
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Posted on October 25th, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Washington, DC - Solar Power International is proud to welcome Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis to Solar Power International on Tuesday, October 27 during the General Session, for welcoming remarks. Secretary Hilda L. Solis was confirmed as Secretary of Labor on February 24, 2009. Prior to confirmation as Secretary of Labor, Secretary Solis represented the 32nd Congressional District in California, a position she held from 2001 – 2009.
A nationally recognized leader on the environment, Solis became the first woman to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 2000 for her pioneering work on environmental justice issues. Her California environmental justice legislation, enacted in 1999, was the first of its kind in the nation to become law.
The General Session is open to Full Conference Registrants only. If you have not registered you can register online now and pick up your badge on-site. If you are an exhibits only registrant you can upgrade to a Full Conference Registration package, on-site, at The Anaheim Convention Center, in Hall. A. On-site registration opens on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 AM.
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