Solar First Partners
Industry Partners:
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® (NABCEP®) is the most respected, well-established and widely recognized certification organization for professionals in the field of renewable energy. NABCEP offers certifications and credentials for skilled professionals, specialists and those new to working in the areas of photovoltaics, solar heating, and small wind technologies.
Established in 1977, the Florida Solar Industries Association (FlaSEIA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of the solar energy industry in Florida.
SELF’s mission is to rebuild and empower underserved communities by providing access to affordable and innovative financing for sustainable property improvements, with the primary focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience in low- and moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods.
The Solar Ready Vets® Network (SRVN) is a solar workforce development program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) that connects veterans, transitioning military service members, and military spouses with career training, professional development, and employment opportunities in the solar industry.
On its beautifully landscaped 30 acre campus located in the heart of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Technical College provides students with industry-standard technology and equipment in all classrooms and labs. FMTC provides an education that enables students to become productive members of the workforce and community. Their instructors are licensed and certified teaching professionals.
Solar Partners:
Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, our intelligent microinverters work with virtually every solar panel made, and when paired with our award-winning smart battery technology, they create one of the industry’s best-performing clean energy systems.
IronRidge®, an Enstall® company, designs and manufactures structural hardware for residential and commercial solar systems. For over 20 years, they have worked closely with solar professionals to build strong, simple, and cost-effective products. Enstall, including IronRidge®, utilizes a certified quality system that has been registered with Systems Certification Body (SCB™) to meet the requirements of ISO 9001, maintaining the highest of quality management standards.
Since its founding, Panasonic has been committed to making positive contributions to our world and society. In the last few decades, this has included setting itself amongst the global leaders in developing sustainable technology.
SolArk’s mission to make the most reliable, innovative, and affordable solar storage solutions to power families and businesses. Sol-Ark is a global energy technology leader with over 6 generations of hybrid inverters.
At EG4 Electronics, our Research and Development department works tirelessly to innovate and engineer our top-quality solar energy production components. Whether it be a small off-grid system or a large commercial installation, our products are developed and tested to maximize production and opportunity for all of your solar energy projects.
Membership Partners:
The Chamber is a major contributor to the growth and progress of the community, making Cape Coral a better place to live and work. They actively support the growth of more 800 members businesses in Southwest Florida. The Chamber runs the city Welcome Center and is a central resource for local residents, visitors, those new to the area and those who are looking to relocate.
the CCCIA now represents hundreds of construction industry professionals and their various industry affiliates (subcontractors, suppliers, bankers, lawyers, etc.) all of whom have come together with a common goal; to benefit those engaged in construction related industries and the consumers they work for throughout the City of Cape Coral.
The Lee Building Industry Association (Lee BIA), a not for profit trade organization representing Lee, Hendry and Glades counties, is a powerful voice for the building industry in the regulatory arena. The Lee BIA is chartered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and is an affiliate of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), giving members three memberships in one. These combined memberships provide a seamless, constant flow of information – from the local, state and national levels as well as the various networking opportunities, events and programs provided by the Lee BIA.
The Chamber is a major contributor to the growth and progress of the community, making Cape Coral a better place to live and work. They actively support the growth of more 800 members businesses in Southwest Florida. The Chamber runs the city Welcome Center and is a central resource for local residents, visitors, those new to the area and those who are looking to relocate.
(MREA) promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Our initiatives, programs, and events create a brighter world every day.
Environmental Partners:
Future Forestry is a coalition of like minded individuals committed to constantly planting more trees. Future Forestry is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity.