Oregon Solar Energy

What Oregon Solar Energy does

Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA), also known legally as the Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA), is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1981 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It serves as the unified industry voice for Oregon's solar and storage value chain, representing solar contractors, installers, developers, manufacturers, distributors, utilities, and non-profit stakeholders across residential, commercial, community, and utility-scale segments. OSSIA's primary constituents are its roughly 100+ member companies (including named members such as A&R Solar, Elemental Energy, Greentech Renewables, and Energy Trust of Oregon) that benefit from policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and a public-facing contractor directory.

The association's portfolio of services includes the annual PNW Solar + Storage Conference (co-hosted with the Washington Solar Energy Industries Association), professional training and continuing-education programs (NABCEP certification preparation, LRT apprenticeship administration, workforce diversity initiatives), the OSSIA Contractor Directory for consumer and B2B referrals, administration support for the Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate Program, and the Oregon Community Solar Program in partnership with Community Energy Project. It also maintains an active political action committee (Oregon SolarPAC) and an affiliated Oregon Solar Education Fund. Communications run through a weekly newsletter, the orssia.org website, social channels, and a career portal.

OSSIA generates revenue through three streams: recurring membership dues from solar businesses and stakeholders, conference and event registration fees (tiered passes priced from free Career Expo admission up to $699 for a three-day full conference pass in 2026), and tiered corporate sponsorships (Presenting, Title, Supporting) for the annual conference. The association is member-governed through a Board of Directors, with a six-person core staff led by Executive Director Angela Crowley-Koch and is not affiliated with any parent company or external investor.

Name

Oregon Solar Energy

Legal name

Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association

Website

https://orssia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1981 that advocates for, trains, and connects Oregon's solar and storage industry through policy engagement, workforce programs, an annual regional conference, and a public contractor directory serving its 100+ member companies.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Trade association membership fees from solar businesses, contractors, non-profits, and other industry stakeholders
2. Conference and Event Revenue: Registration fees for the annual PNW Solar + Storage Conference and Career Expo
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Presenting, Title, Supporting, etc.) for the annual conference

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OSSIA is a non-profit trade association that promotes clean, renewable solar and storage technologies in Oregon through policy advocacy, workforce training, and industry networking. It serves solar contractors, installers, developers, manufacturers, and policymakers via its annual PNW Solar + Storage Conference, professional training and certification programs, contractor directory, and consumer protection initiatives. The organization's funding comes from membership dues, conference fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) is a trade association founded in 1981 that promotes clean, renewable solar and storage technologies in Oregon. Rather than offering a single product or software platform, OSSIA provides a portfolio of industry services including the annual PNW Solar + Storage Conference (educational and networking event), professional training and certification programs (NABCEP, LRT apprenticeship), an OSSIA Contractor Directory (referral service for consumers), the Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate Program (incentive administration), and Community Solar Program initiatives. These services work together to advance solar adoption, workforce development, policy advocacy, and consumer protection across residential, commercial, community, and utility-scale solar and storage sectors.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• PNW Solar + Storage Conference Annual regional conference bringing together solar, storage, and clean energy professionals from across the Pacific Northwest for education, collaboration, and networking. Features policy updates, technical and business sessions, workforce development discussions, and continuing education credits.
• Solar Training Programs Professional training and continuing education programs for solar industry professionals, including preparation for NABCEP certifications, LRT apprenticeship programs, and workforce diversity initiatives.
• OSSIA Contractor Directory A searchable directory of OSSIA member contractors providing solar installation and related services to consumers and businesses in Oregon.
• Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate Program State-administered rebate program for residential and commercial solar installations combined with storage systems, offering up to 40-60% cost coverage for storage systems.
• Community Solar Program Program enabling customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power to access solar power benefits without installing systems on their own property, expanding clean energy access to more communities.
• Solar Career Expo Career-focused event featuring speed networking, education stations, career connect opportunities, resume support, and tools and resources for job seekers and employers in the solar industry.
• The Rooftop Revolution Educational resource connecting Oregonians with information about going solar, featuring partnerships with Energy Trust of Oregon, US Dept. of Energy, Solar Oregon, and community solar options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11,000 Oregon homeowners generating their own solar power
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Energy Trust of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner providing financial incentives, quality assurance, and Trade Ally contractor referrals. Founding sponsor of the annual conference. Provides development assistance incentives for community solar projects.
• Solar OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing solar workshops, tours, and education to Oregon consumers. Collaborates on promoting solar adoption.
• Solar United Neighbors (SUN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUN help desk provides consumer support for solar questions, estimate reviews, and broken system assistance. Partnership for consumer protection and education.
• Washington Solar Energy Industries Association (WASEIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting the annual PNW Solar + Storage Conference. Partnership to bring together broader solar and storage community from Pacific Northwest region.
• City of Portland Bureau of Planning and SustainabilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInformation and resources regarding solar and other renewable energies for Portland citizens.
• Community Energy ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading the Oregon Community Solar Program enrollment effort, helping subscribers who can't have solar on their property access community solar.
• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for consumer protection initiatives and industry standards. SEIA is developing resources to safeguard customer rights.
• Platt Electric (Presenting Sponsor)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 2026 PNW Solar + Storage Conference with premium booth space and 12 full conference passes.
• Greentech Renewables (Presenting Sponsor)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSolar distribution company presenting sponsor of the 2026 conference.
• Sunmodo (Title Sponsor)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the 2026 PNW Solar + Storage Conference.
• Northwest Energy CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional non-profit partner working on clean energy issues in the Northwest.
• Renewable NorthwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit advocacy organization promoting renewable energy in the Northwest.
• Oregon Citizens' Utility Board (Oregon CUB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit representing residential and small business utility customers, partner on utility regulatory issues.
• Twende SolarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit empowering communities by installing solar PV systems worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Vote Solar: National nonprofit advocacy organization focused exclusively on state-level solar policy. Partial overlap with OSSIA's policy advocacy mission but lacks OSSIA's training, contractor directory, and conference assets.
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): Nonprofit focused on workforce credentialing, training program quality, and clean-energy codes/standards. Comparable to OSSIA's training, NABCEP, and licensing-adjacent work but at national scope.

Broad incumbents

• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): National solar trade association that is already an OSSIA strategic partner on consumer protection and industry standards. Provides the national-level counterpart to OSSIA's state-level advocacy and offers the most direct incumbency comparison.
• American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): National renewable-energy industry association spanning solar, wind, storage, and broader clean-energy policy. Overlaps with OSSIA on multi-technology storage advocacy rather than direct solar-only focus.

Others

• Energy Trust of Oregon: Core strategic partner and founding sponsor of OSSIA's annual conference. Provides incentive funding and Trade Ally referrals and is an adjacent, thematically related nonprofit in Oregon's clean-energy ecosystem.
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP): National credentialing body for solar professionals whose certifications OSSIA's training program prepares candidates for. Enabling/credentialing counterpart in the workforce value chain rather than direct competition.

Direct peers

• Texas Solar Power Association: Texas state solar trade association focused on policy advocacy, member services, and industry events. Operates the same trade-association playbook as OSSIA with a comparable dues and conference revenue mix.
• California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA): California's state solar and storage industry trade association, founded in 1974 to advocate for solar policy, training, and member services. Operates the same dues/conference/training revenue model as OSSIA at a larger scale.
• New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA): State-level solar trade association for New York with analogous policy advocacy, training, conference, and NABCEP-aligned continuing education offerings. Directly comparable to OSSIA in mission, structure, and revenue model.
• Washington Solar Energy Industries Association (WASEIA): Washington state's solar trade association and confirmed co-host of OSSIA's PNW Solar + Storage Conference. Same trade-association model, same NABCEP-aligned training focus, and overlapping member base in the Pacific Northwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ossia_solar

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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