Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Seattle, WA
October
15 + 16, 2025
Education Summit
Join our community of developers, EPCs, manufacturers, and industry experts in Seattle this fall
Subject-Matter
Experts
At the Education Summit, you'll experience best-in-class technical training delivered by leading industry experts, live on stage.
Training
Sessions
Topics will include PV+ESS codes and standards, engineering best practices, and microgrid development topics. Up to 10 NABCEP CEUs will be available.
Networking
Opportunities
Connect with fellow professionals and make lasting connections that will nurture your business and the industry as a whole.
Agenda at a Glance
This year's Summit will be a 2-day event. There will be 3 tracks, each with 4 classes.
Topics will cover microgrid feasibility, planning, and development; codes and standards; and best practices in solar-plus-storage.
Day 1
October 15
8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Breakfast
- Opening Session
- 90-min session
- Lunch
- Two 60-min sessions
- 90-min session
- Evening Reception
Day 2
October 16
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Breakfast
- Two 90-min sessions
- Lunch
- Two 60-min sessions
- Ask Mayfield Anything / Q&As (one per track)
“I wanted to create a memorable experience focused on education for solar-plus-storage industry professionals.”
Laurel Hamilton
Head of Growth
Registration
Early Bird
May 12 to July 1
Early Birds get a promo code for 30% off any of our online courses.
Plus a raffle entry: Win a live remote team-training session.
$365
Regular
July 2 to August 31
Regulars get a promo code for 20% off any of our online courses.
$450
Procrastinator
September 1 to 30
Procrastinators get the relief that comes from bagging a ticket just in time.
$550
Attending the Mayfield Renewables Education Summit 2024 provided me with what I had hoped for. The technical depth and pace of the sessions were great, with each instructor breaking complex code and energy storage topics into approachable segments while adding big-picture industry insights along the way. The course material boosted my grasp of the topics presented, adding immediate value to my own capabilities and the success of our company's energy storage offerings. Instructors were all willing to engage in post-session discussions and specific questions. Highly recommended for anyone trying to strengthen their own grasp on code and requirements within the energy storage field!
Ben Peters
Sr Project Developer, Powerflex
This was a great event bringing stakeholders from all sides of the PV and ESS industry together. The education focus makes this event a must attend for anyone involved in C&I PV and BESS. Educators covered code changes, controls, considerations during design, installation, and O&M plus some best practices for avoiding pitfalls. Mayfield is at the front of educating the industry with their AMAs, webinars, and code classes and the Summit is the best in depth, in person, event of the year.
Kindle Schmidt
Product Specialist – Energy Storage, Greentech Renewables
The 2024 Mayfield Renewable Education Summit was well organized and
an impressive inaugural event. Sessions and presentations were led by highly technical solar
veterans—a great event for renewable energy training.
Ivy Dwiggins
Principal Engineer, Standard Solar
Our Partners
Mayfield collaborates with industry-leading manufacturers, service providers, and fellow trainers.
If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact
Laurel Hamilton: Laurel@mayfield.energy.com
Agenda
Explore sessions delivered by accomplished industry experts
Track 1 – Microgrid Planning and Development
Track 2 – Codes and Standards
Track 3 – Best Practices in Design and Engineering
Wednesday, October 15
Morning Sessions
8:00 – 9:00
Check-in, breakfast + networking
9:00 – 10:30
General Session
Keynote speakers and panel presentations.
10:30 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 12:30
2023 NEC Requirements for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD
Get up to speed on the energy-storage-specific requirements in the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) from Code-making-panel member Ryan Mayfield. Topics covered will include common system configurations and NEC Articles 480, 690, 705, 706, and 710.
Large-Scale Fire Testing Updates for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTORS: TYSON BITTRICH & LUCAS MILLER
Battery testing and requirements are constantly evolving, and in this fast-moving market, sometimes the standards lag behind product development trends. It is important for implementers and planners to understand how battery products are evaluated for safety to inform their product selection decisions. The UL 9540 listing and 9540A testing standards, and newer large-scale fire testing (LSFT) have evolved over time. In this session, Mayfield Renewables consultants will bring you up to speed on the latest LSFT test standards, including updates to UL 9540A, the newly-developed CSA TS-800, and changes to expect in the 2026 edition of NFPA 855.
Sponsored by: SolArk
An Introduction to Microgrid Systems
INSTRUCTOR: ZACH SNYDER
There might not be a buzzier word than “microgrids” right now. How is a microgrid defined? What functions can these complex systems perform? Join this session to gain a better understanding of microgrid use cases and system configurations.
12:30 – 1:30
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
1:30 – 2:30
2023 NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD
Overview of the key sections of the NFPA 855 and IFC 1207 standards that pertain to stationary energy storage projects. Topics covered will include construction documents, maximum allowable quantities, spacing and setbacks, and when a hazard mitigation analysis (HMA) or large-scale fire test are required.
UL 3141 and Energy Management with Power Control Systems
INSTRUCTORS: JASON FISHER & LUCAS MILLER
Power control systems (PCSs) are essential to fully unlock the potential of distributed energy resources such as rooftop PV and stationary energy storage by dynamically controlling both loads and sources. The newly-released UL 3141 certification is the first consensus standard solely dedicated to PCS devices. Learn more about PCS functionality and the UL 3141 listing process from Jason Fisher, founder of Solar Technical Consulting, and Lucas Miller, Senior Engineering Consultant at Mayfield Renewables.
Microgrid Economics and Financing
INSTRUCTORS: BILL SHEVLIN & JACOB BETCHER
Engineering a microgrid is one challenge; identifying financing and ensuring the microgrid project is profitable is another. In this session, Mayfield Renewables CEO Jacob Betcher and Solar and Microgrid Solutions Specialist Bill Shevlin will provide valuable insight into what financing partners seek when evaluating a microgrid. The session will also cover typical economic indicators and what they really mean, as well as typical financial models for a microgrid development project.
Sponsored by: GridVest
2:30 – 3:00
Break
3:00 – 4:00
2023 NEC 705.11 Supply-Side Interconnections
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD
Supply-side connections are not uncommon but bring technical considerations to ensure safe, code-compliant systems. This session will dive into 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) Section 705.11 and current interconnection methods for PV and energy storage systems from the founder of engineering consultancy, Mayfield Renewables.
Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTORS: RYAN MATEO & ALBERTO HERNANDEZ
As the energy storage market grows, the products, standards, and best practices quickly evolve. What factors should be top of mind when designing a solar-plus-storage system with current requirements? In this session, highly experienced design engineers from Mayfield Renewables will provide a better understanding of key design best practices and component-level considerations. This session is valuable for both the pre-design development stage to ensure expectations are set during the sales process and for the full design stage.
Overcoming Common Microgrid Development Hurdles
INSTRUCTORS: ERIC BASTOUL
In reality, there is no “straightforward” microgrid project. Join experienced microgrid developers ______for an honest discussion about some best practices to overcome common development challenges with these complex systems. The session will give a good understanding of a typical development process timeline and stages to expect, and provide case study examples with lessons learned.
Sponsored by: Sulis Energy / ELM
4:15 – 5:45
Transformer Grounding & Interconnection Considerations
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD & BEN GULICK
Virtually all grid-tied PV and energy storage systems will integrate one or more transformers. When, why, and how are transformers grounded? How are utility transformers protected? Instructors Ryan Mayfield and Ben Gulick of Maddox will help you become more familiar with these key electrical components.
Sponsor by: Maddox
Controls Best Practices for PV + Energy Storage Systems
TBD
An Overview of Microgrid Modeling & Feasibility Studies
INSTRUCTORS: ZACH SNYDER & MICHIEL ZUIDWEG
So, you (or your client) think you want a microgrid. Where do you start? Investment, expectations, and stakes are higher than those of a typical PV-only grid-tied system. Proper planning is key to avoiding costly pitfalls. In this session, Zach Snyder & Tyson Bittrich will provide an introduction to proper planning through the Mayfield Renewables microgrid feasibility study, typical modeling concepts, and a review of the feasibility process.
6:00 – 9:00
Evening networking reception + dinner
Thursday, October 16
Morning Sessions
8:00 – 9:00
Check-in, breakfast + networking
9:00 – 10:30
Transformer Grounding & Interconnection Considerations
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD & BEN GULICK
Virtually all grid-tied PV and energy storage systems will integrate one or more transformers. When, why, and how are transformers grounded? How are utility transformers protected? Instructors Ryan Mayfield and Ben Gulick will help you become more familiar with these key electrical components.
Sponsored by: Maddox
Controls Best Practices for PV and Energy Storage Systems
TBD
An Introduction to Microgrid Systems
INSTRUCTOR: ZACH SNYDER
There might not be a buzzier word than “microgrids” right now. How is a microgrid defined? What functions can these complex systems perform? Join this session to gain a better understanding of microgrid use cases and system configurations.
10:30 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 12:30
2023 NEC Requirements for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD
Get up to speed on the energy-storage-specific requirements in the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) from Code-making-panel member Ryan Mayfield. Topics covered will include common system configurations and NEC Articles 480, 690, 705, 706, and 710.
Large-Scale Fire Testing Updates for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTORS: TYSON BITTRICH & LUCAS MILLER
Battery testing and requirements are constantly evolving, and in this fast-moving market, sometimes the standards lag behind product development trends. It is important for implementers and planners to understand how battery products are evaluated for safety to inform their product selection decisions. The UL 9540 listing and 9540A testing standards, and newer large-scale fire testing (LSFT) have evolved over time. In this session, Mayfield Renewables consultants will bring you up to speed on the latest LSFT test standards, including updates to UL 9540A, the newly-developed CSA TS-800, and changes to expect in the 2026 edition of NFPA 855.
Sponsored by: SolArk
An Overview of Microgrid Modeling & Feasibility Studies
INSTRUCTORS: ZACH SNYDER & MICHIEL ZUIDWEG
So, you (or your client) think you want a microgrid. Where do you start? Investment, expectations, and stakes are higher than those of a typical PV-only grid-tied system. Proper planning is key to avoiding costly pitfalls. In this session, Zach Snyder & Tyson Bittrich will provide an introduction to proper planning through the Mayfield Renewables microgrid feasibility study, typical modeling concepts, and a review of the feasibility process.
12:30 – 1:30
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
1:30 – 2:30
2023 NFPA 855 and Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD
Overview of the key sections of the NFPA 855 and IFC 1207 standards that pertain to stationary energy storage projects. Topics covered will include construction documents, maximum allowable quantities, spacing and setbacks, and when a hazard mitigation analysis (HMA) or large-scale fire test are required.
UL 3141 and Energy Management with Power Control Systems
INSTRUCTORS: JASON FISHER & LUCAS MILLER
Power control systems (PCSs) are essential to fully unlock the potential of distributed energy resources such as rooftop PV and stationary energy storage by dynamically controlling both loads and sources. The newly-released UL 3141 certification is the first consensus standard solely dedicated to PCS devices. Learn more about PCS functionality and the UL 3141 listing process from Jason Fisher, founder of Solar Technical Consulting, and Lucas Miller, Senior Engineering Consultant at Mayfield Renewables.
Microgrid Economics and Financing
INSTRUCTORS: BILL SHEVLIN & JACOB BETCHER
Engineering a microgrid is one challenge; identifying financing and ensuring the microgrid project is profitable is another. In this session, Mayfield Renewables CEO Jacob Betcher and Solar and Microgrid Solutions Specialist Bill Shevlin will provide valuable insight into what financing partners seek when evaluating a microgrid. The session will also cover typical economic indicators and what they really mean, as well as typical financial models for a microgrid development project.
Sponsored by: GridVest
2:30 – 3:00
Break
3:00 – 4:00
2023 NEC 705.11 Supply-Side Interconnections
INSTRUCTOR: RYAN MAYFIELD
Supply-side connections are not uncommon but bring technical considerations to ensure safe, code-compliant systems. This session will dive into 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) Section 705.11 and current interconnection methods for PV and energy storage systems from the founder of engineering consultancy, Mayfield Renewables.
Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems
INSTRUCTORS: RYAN MATEO & ALBERTO HERNANDEZ
As the energy storage market grows, the products, standards, and best practices quickly evolve. What factors should be top of mind when designing a solar-plus-storage system with current requirements? In this session, highly experienced design engineers from Mayfield Renewables will provide a better understanding of key design best practices and component-level considerations. This session is valuable for both the pre-design development stage to ensure expectations are set during the sales process and for the full design stage.
Overcoming Common Microgrid Development Hurdles
INSTRUCTORS: ERIC BASTOUL
In reality, there is no “straightforward” microgrid project. Join experienced microgrid developers for an honest discussion about some best practices to overcome common development challenges with these complex systems. The session will give a good understanding of a typical development process timeline and stages to expect, and provide case study examples with lessons learned.
Sponsored by: Sulis Energy / ELM
4:15 – 5:45
Ask Mayfield Anything - Codes & Standards
HOST: RYAN MAYFIELD
Ask Mayfield Anything - Design Considerations
HOSTS: RYAN MATEO & ALBERTO HERNANDEZ
Ask Mayfield Anything - Microgrids
HOST: ZACH SNYDER, MICHIEL ZUIDWEG
Registration
Early Bird
May 12 to July 1
Early Birds get a promo code for 30% off any of our online courses.
Plus a raffle entry: Win a live remote team-training session.
$365
Regular
July 2 to August 31
Regulars get a promo code for 20% off any of our online courses.
$450
Procrastinator
September 1 to 30
Procrastinators get the relief that comes from bagging a ticket just in time.
$550
Trainers
Introducing our topflight trainers
Ryan Mayfield
Founder & Owner
Mayfield Renewables
Founder of Mayfield Renewables, an engineering consultancy for the solar and storage industry, Ryan has been widely known for his commitment to understanding and demystifying codes and standards for decades. He has over 25 years of experience designing and consulting on solar PV projects. His career has blended technical expertise with an affinity for writing and education. Ryan was also the PV Systems Technical Editor for SolarPro Magazine from 2010 to 2018, and authored the PV Design & Installation for Dummies in 2010. He is passionate about bringing up the next generation of experts through teaching nationwide PV courses on topics such as: the National Electrical Code, commercial and utility-scale PV systems, energy storage systems best practices and electrical testing O&M best practices. He is also a NEC Code Making Panel 13 member tasked with reviewing NEC sections 480 and 706.
Lucas Miller
Senior Engineering Consultant
Mayfield Renewables
Lucas dove into the renewables industry straight out of college by moving from Madison, Wisconsin, to Portland, Oregon, to join a PV contractor. In the years since, he has held many roles in the solar and energy storage industry spanning marketing, market research, product development, and project coordination. Lucas’s expertise blends engineering acumen and industry knowledge with a backbone in technical content development. He now holds both a marketing degree and a degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from Oregon Institute of Technology. In his current role at Mayfield, he brings his talents in research and writing and provides much of the leadership in our educational content development.
Tyson Bittrich
Market Research Analyst
Mayfield Renewables
Tyson is enthusiastic about the forthcoming energy transition and is excited to contribute to renewable energy solutions. Tyson calls Portland, OR, home, where he is finishing his B.S. in Renewable Energy Engineering from the Oregon Institute of Technology. His studies focus on electrochemical storage technologies that best empower intermittent RE generation and distributed energy resources. Beyond work, Tyson is an avid musician and especially enjoys journeying into the many green spaces, coastlines, and mountain trails of the great Pacific NW.
Zach Snyder
Senior Engineering Consultant
Mayfield Renewables
In 2018, with a background in geology, technology, and education, Zach decided to commit to the solar industry. After spending a year as a marketer at an Oregon PV installation company, he went on to lead the statewide consumer education nonprofit Solar Oregon. There he developed and managed educational programs and tours funded by the Energy Trust of Oregon to teach home and business owners about the ins and outs of solar plus storage. Zach also brings a wealth of IT skills, in 2022 he contracted independently with PV Evolution Labs to develop computer vision algorithms and automation used for PV module quality testing. At Mayfield, he provides valuable financial and electrical modeling expertise for microgrid feasibility studies and provides resiliency project recommendations to stakeholders.
Ryan Mateo
Senior Engineer
Mayfield Renewables
Ryan brings 10+ years of expertise in the industry as an electrical engineer and project manager through 100 MW+ of designs. With a passion for all things engineering, Ryan Mateo joined the solar industry immediately out of college after earning his double major in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering from UC Davis. After 3 years of product development on ground and roof racking, he pivoted his career towards the electrical side of the industry. It was through system designs that he was able to find his true passion for influencing quality, safe solar systems. He takes particular interest in Microgrid and EVCS integrated projects to promote resiliency across the nation’s struggling electrical grids.
Alberto Hernandez
Design Engineer II
Mayfield Renewables
Alberto embarked on a journey in the solar industry in 2016. His resolute dedication led him from being a solar installer to assuming leadership of installation crews for both residential and commercial projects. Alberto's adeptness in overseeing intricate installations earned him recognition, paving the way for his transition to the role of a skilled Design Engineer. He has over 9 years of experience developing residential and commercial designs. Alberto holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and boasts the distinguished NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification, a testament to his commitment to upholding industry standards and his profound knowledge of PV systems. Teaching and communicating design topics to demystify for others has become a new interest for Alberto.
Jacob Betcher
Chief Executive Officer
Mayfield Renewables
As CEO of Mayfield Renewables, Jacob Betcher brings core beliefs and an ethos that mirrors those that the solar+storage industry has come to know in Mayfield Renewables. His experience growing product engineering-focused companies Apricity Code and Luxel taught him what it takes to successfully lead technical-minded teams. Jacob has been leading engineering project and product-based businesses for over 15 years. His affinity for problem solving and digging into the details lends to a strong understanding of economic industry drivers as well.
Jason Fisher
Founder
Solar Technical Consulting COllective
Jason has been working in renewable energy since 1994. In that time, he has gained a wealth of experience and expertise. He holds a master electrician license and is a NABCEP-certified PV Installation Professional. He serves on multiple UL technical committees. Jason also serves as a NEC code-making panel 4 member representing SEIA and code code-making panel 13 member representing SEI. He now provides expert technical consulting through STC Collective to industry stakeholders.
Michiel Zuidweg
Principal & Microgrid Specialist
MZ Solar Consulting
Shortly after completing his Master’s degree in Physics at the University of Washington (2006), Michiel began twelve years as a project manager, director, and later COO of a Seattle-based PV installation firm. He became a NABCEP-Certified PV Installation Professional in 2009, before founding MZ Solar Consulting in 2020. Michiel brings over 21 years of experience designing, installing, managing, and commissioning large, complex projects in the solar and energy storage space. His expertise spans microgrid/resiliency design from feasibility studies and conceptual design to full-project construction management and owner’s representative services. His long list of project clientele includes municipalities, schools, public and private entities, tribes, and non-profits in the US and island nations where resiliency infrastructure is paramount.
Bill Shevlin
Principal
Mavericks Microgrids
Bill has spent his career at the cutting edge of energy efficiency and clean energy technology. He founded Net Zero Beyond, a decentralized renewable energy platform, and Mavericks Microgrids, a company that builds carbon-neutral and carbon-negative microgrids for all customer verticals. Bill has extensive experience in specialized microgrid system design and implementation, solar PV system engineering and installation, energy storage integration, grid interconnection and islanding controls, and more. He has been involved in the installation of over 100 MW of distributed energy rooftop solar. Developing, financing, and operating over 1 GW of carbon neutral and carbon negative microgrids globally. He has offset over 3M tons of CO2 through renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies.
Benjamin Gulick
Technical SAles Engineer
Maddox
Ben Gulick began working for Maddox Industrial Transformer at its South Carolina location in 2016 and is currently the Technical Sales Engineer. He received his BA in music from Indiana University before starting his career in the electrical industry with a contractor in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Eric Bastoul
Founder & Principal
Topsis Energy
Eric is a licensed electrical engineer with 8 years of experience delivering renewable energy projects worldwide. His work spans microgrids, commercial & utility-scale solar, and battery storage, with on-the-ground project leadership across the U.S., Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He is the founder of Topsis Energy, a consulting firm focused on strategic engineering support for clean energy projects.
Our Partners
Meet the industry leaders who are supporting the 2025 Education Summit.
If you're interested in partnering with us for the Education Summit, please contact
Laurel Hamilton: Laurel@mayfield.energy
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