SEIA Lobby Day - California, Arizona, and Texas

About the Event
Come to Washington DC, to meet with Congress to advocate for federal solar policy. This event is a chance for your company's executives to meet with elected representatives for the Southeast United States!
Solar jobs are American jobs, and investing in our clean energy future is our best shot at creating lasting economic prosperity for future generations and meaningfully addressing the climate crisis. We have an unprecedented opportunity to advocate for policies that will create long-lasting growth for solar energy, our millions of customers and the hundreds of thousands of American families like ours supported by good solar jobs.

Who Can Attend?
This event is open to all SEIA members, but will be focused on meeting with elected representatives from the Southeastern United States. We recommend company representatives with a presence or interest in the Southeastern United States attend.

Specifically, this lobby day will focus on: CA, AZ, and TX

This event will be capped at 40 participants, on a first-come-first-served basis. RSVPs close on September 20th, at 5:00pm Eastern Time.

Preliminary Schedule of Events (Subject to Change):

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

3:30-5:00pm - Optional - First timer's lobby day intro & Training @ SEIA Office (1425 K St NW)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Breakfast and Informational session @ SEIA Office (1425 K St NW)

9:30 am – 10:00am – participants will split into groups for group briefing and Q&A

10:00 am - 12:00pm - Morning meetings with Congressional leaders

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch at Senate/House Cafe

1:00pm - 5:00pm - Afternoon meetings with Congressional leaders

5:00pm - 6:30pm - Debrief & Networking Happy Hour @ SEIA Office (Optional)

FAQ

• What about travel & accommodations?
  Participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
  
• Who will we be meeting with?
  We will do our best to ensure that participants meet with members of Congress or Congressional staff that correspond with the areas in the Southeast which they are located or do business.
  
• What should I wear?
  Business attire. Please attempt to limit the size of bags/backpacks as much as possible to maintain a professional appearance. Luggage should be left at the SEIA office or at your hotel.
  
• How can I prepare ahead of time?
  SEIA staff will send out full meeting schedules in the days leading up to the event. Please review the Congressional districts and states of the elected representatives you will be meeting with, and make a note of any projects, offices, or other business footprint you have in those locations.
  
• I have other questions. Who can I contact?
  For any questions regarding regional lobby days, please contact Scott Greenler at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)