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 decision-makers in Washington DC. 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.
Join us in Washington to ensure Congress meets this moment to promote a just and equitable expansion of the clean energy economy.
Never lobbied Congress before?
Each lobby day will include a hands-on training in which we will brief participants on issues, talking points, relevant background, and intel for each of their meetings with Congressional leaders.
Networking Opportunities
In addition to meeting with decision-makers in Washington DC, each of these events will include opportunities to network with other solar & storage industry leaders operating in your region.
2025 Regional Lobby Days
Northeast Lobby Day
Southeast Lobby Day
Midwest Lobby Day
Northwest Lobby Day
Southwest Lobby Day
FAQs
What does a typical lobby day schedule look like?
8:30 – 9:30 am
9:30 – 10:00am
10:00am – 12:00pm
12:00 – 1:00pm
1:00 – 5:00pm
What about travel & accommodations?
Who will we be meeting with?
What should I wear?
How can I prepare ahead of time?
I have other questions. Who can I contact?
FAQs
What does a typical lobby day schedule look like?
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Breakfast and Informational session at SEIA offices or off-campus location |
| 9:30 – 10:00am | Participants will split into groups for group briefing and Q&A |
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Morning meetings with Congressional leaders |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch at Senate/House Cafe |
| 1:00 – 5:00pm | Afternoon meetings with Congressional leaders |
| 5:00 – 7:00pm | Debrief & Networking Happy Hour (Optional) |
What about travel & accommodations?
Who will we be meeting with?
What should I wear?
How can I prepare ahead of time?
I have other questions. Who can I contact?
Homeowner FAQ
How do I find out the laws regarding solar panels in my state?
You can find an overview of state policy regarding solar panels on our State-Level Impact page.
Where do I find vetted recyclers?
You can find You can find a vetted list of SEIA’s PV Recyling Partners to reach out to on our Recyclers & Recycling Equipment Manufacturers page.
It may also be worth checking if there is a municipal waste agreement in your area for local collection and recycling.
How do I find out if I’m responsible for recycling rooftop solar panels? If I am responsible, how do I arrange for them to be recycled?
If you are leasing solar, contact whoever owns or manages the power purchase agreement for the system because they will be responsible for it. You can find more information, including the Consumer Guide to Home Solar, on SEIA’s Resources for Solar Customers page.
If you own the solar panels on your roof and have an O&M agreement, verify whether or not removal and recycling is covered in your service agreement. If it is not covered, then you are responsible for recycling them. You can find a vetted list of SEIA’s PV Recycling Partners to reach out to on our Recyclers & Recycling Equipment Manufacturers page.
What do I do if I need to repair/remove solar panels from my roof?
You should always contact your licensed installer or operations and maintenance (O&M) provider to inquire about removing or performing maintenance on rooftop solar panels. There may be warrantee considerations involved in removing or replacing panels.
Other FAQ
What end markets exist for recovered materials?
Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory: Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory | RecycleSearch
South Carolina Recycling Directory: Recycling Directory – Recycling in SC
Minnesota Recycling Markets Directory (companies that purchase recyclable materials): Recycling Markets
Minnesota Recycling Products Directory (companies that manufacture products made from recycled materials): Recycling Products
What can recovered materials from a solar panel be used for?
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Aluminum
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Glass
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Encapsulant
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Silicon
Copper and Other Precious Metals
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What does the recycling process look like?
Several methods for separating solar components exist, and no one technique has emerged as the dominant process to isolate components from each other.
All processes begin by removing aluminum frames and junction boxes and wires. Once these components are separated, the laminate remains. Techniques used for separating the laminate include:
Thermal Processing – The laminate is heated and removed intact from the glass panel for further processing.
Mechanical Separation – Components are separated using one of the following machine-based processes:
- The cells and backsheet are removed using a thin blade that slices the cells and backsheet from the glass.
- The laminate is cut into small squares (roughly 2″ by 2″) that are crushed and sorted using optical sorting techniques.
Chemical Separation – Components in the laminate are separated using proprietary processes involving chemicals.