Technical Training with Actionable Takeaways
IESNA Flagship 2026 workshops were held on Tuesday, February 17. Explore the list of presentations below.
Morning Half-Day
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Commercial and Industrial (C&I) PV System Interconnection Concepts
Presented by Solar Energy International (SEI) | 8 AM to 12 PM
This workshop will introduce the important concepts of designing and interconnecting PV systems to a three-phase utility grid as part of a commercial or industrial building electrical system.
Marshall Brunson, Curriculum Developer and Trainer (SEI), will review the most common three-phase utility configurations and discuss the information necessary to complete a C&I PV system design. The workshop will share examples of C&I electrical equipment and discuss methods for how and where to interconnect a PV system on C&I sites. Attendees are eligible for 3.5 JTA.
2026 NEC Solar and Storage Code Updates
Presented by Bill Brooks (Brooks Engineering) and Sean White (HeatSpring/White House Energy) | 9 AM to 12 PM
This workshop will examine the 2026 NEC PV Code updates, taking a deep dive into Articles 690 (PV Systems), 706 (Energy Storage Systems), 705 (Interconnections), and more.
Bill Brooks, Principal (Brooks Engineering) and Sean White, Solar Energy Professor, Consultant, and Author (HeatSpring/White House Energy) will guide attendees through new wordings and structural shifts impacting how solar and energy storage systems are designed and installed. Attendees are eligible for 3 hours of NABCEP NEC credits.
Afternoon Half-Day
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From Field-Ready Training to PV Reliability: A Complete Blueprint for Workforce Excellence
Presented by NABCEP | 1 PM to 4 PM
Explore practical approaches to building field-ready PV technicians through short, targeted sessions, interactive labs, and field-focused content that creates a tougher, more capable workforce.
Nick Matthes (Illumination Solar) and Emmitt Muckles 
(S.E. Power Consulting) will also share insights into the top 10 challenges and proven prevention strategies for long-term system success. Attendees are eligible for 3 hours NABCEP CEUs.
Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Expert Strategies for Affordable Solar Project Construction
Presented by Bonnie Doggett (HDR), Masih Qutb (Apex Clean Energy), John Wayne Rejebian (Blended Power LLC), and Chris Squitieri (Encompass Energy Services) | 1 PM to 4 PM
This workshop will provide insider strategies for reducing construction costs early in the development process. From diligence hacks to design optimizations, gain actionable insights to maximize project value without compromising quality and build smarter, leaner, and more cost-effective projects.
This interactive workshop features case studies and lessons learned from the field, with dedicated time for peer-to-peer discussion. Participants are encouraged to bring their own project development challenges to work through collaboratively, ensuring you leave with practical solutions tailored to your specific needs.