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Black Owners of Solar Services Inaugural Conference &
5-Year Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, November 15, 2026
8:00AM - 7:00PM
Las Vegas Convention Center
Join the largest network of Black, minority, and veteran solar professionals for a full day filled with leadership training and networking, followed by a special evening celebration. Empower your growth. Expand your network. Shape the future of clean energy. Don't miss any updates on the conference, please stay connected by signing up for our email updates.
Program & Schedule
Powering Our Future: Ownership. Innovation. Global Impact.
Celebrating 5 Years of Black Solar Leadership
Featured Speakers
Gilbert Campbell
Founder & CEO, Volt Energy Utility; Board Chair, Sharing the Power Foundation
Closing Keynote
Tim Pawlenty
President & CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Opening Plenary
Rose McKinney-James
Managing Principal, Energy Works LLC and McKinney-James & Associates
Opening Plenary Moderator
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Ajulo Othow
Board President & Co-Founder, B.O.S.S.
State of Black Solar + Opening Plenary
Whitney Muse
Energy Strategy Executive; Former White House and U.S. Department of Energy Advisor
Beyond the Ballot - Executive Conversation Lead
Dana Clare Redden
Co-Founder & Board Member; B.O.S.S.; Founder & CEO, Solar Stewards
Mistress of Ceremonies - Honoring Our Legacy
Conference Speakers
Conference Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dresden Farrand​
Executive Director, B.O.S.S.
Conference MC
The Honorable Steven Horsford - Invited
​United States Representative, Nevada's 4th Congressional District
Courtney Chisolm
Chief Operation Office | Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Beyond the Ballot: Translating Election Signals into Business Strategy
Dana Clare Redden
Co-Founder & Board Member, B.O.S.S.
Opening Plenary: Defining the Future of American Solar
Rose McKinney-James
Clean Energy Trailblazer, Corporate Board Director & Nevada Energy Policy Pioneer Managing Principal, Energy Works LLC and McKinney-James & Associates, Former Nevada Public Service Commissioner and Nevada's First Director of Business and Industry, Founding Member, B.O.S.S.
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Ajulo Othow
Co-Founder & Board President, B.O.S.S.
Tim Pawlenty
President & CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Congressional Remarks
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The Honorable Dina Titus
U.S. Representative, Nevada
Beyond the Ballot: From Election Results to Business Results
Walter McLeod
Managing Director & Co-Founder, Monarch Strategic Ventures, Founder & Managing Director, Eco Capital Energy, Founding Board Member, B.O.S.S.
Whitney Muse
President, Muse Energy LLC
Heather O'Neill
President & CEO, Advanced Energy United (AEU)
Sarah Cottrell Propst
Senior Vice President, State Affairs, American Clean Power Association
Robert Tabb
President & CEO, CoVolt Power
Beyond Permission: Reclaiming Our Power, Building Wealth, and Owning What's Next
Michael Jeans
President & CEO, Growth Opportunity Partners, Inc
Honoring Our Legacy: B.O.S.S. 5th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
Dana Clare Redden
Founder & CEO, Solar Stewards, Co-Founder & Board Member, B.O.S.S.
The Honorable Shalanda H. Baker
Inaugural Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action, University of Michigan, Former Director, Office of Energy Justice and Equity, U.S. Department of Energy, Nation's First Deputy Director for Energy Justice
Abigail Ross Hopper
Internationally Recognized Expert on Energy, Policy and Politics, Seasoned and Proven Executive and Leader, Skilled and Tested Communicator, Builder and Founder
Walter McLeod
Managing Director & Co-Founder, Monarch Strategic Ventures, Founder & Managing Director, Eco Capital Energy, Founding Board Member, B.O.S.S.
Powering What's Next: Women Shaping the Future of the Global Clean Energy Industry
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Chavelle Sangokoya
Founder & Managing Director, Independent Strategy & Operations Consulting Practice Board Member, B.O.S.S.
Doseke Akporiaye
Executive Director, Women in Renewable and Sustainable Industries (WRISE)
Tasha A. McCarter, PE, PMP
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder, VP of Technology & Innovation @ WRE
Yerina Mugica
Strategy Consultant, Co-Executive Director, Working Power
Power Move Lab: What I Wish I Knew
Tonya Hicks
President and CEO, Power Solutions, International Founding Member, B.O.S.S.
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Dr. Reginald Parker
Serial Entrepreneur; President and Trustee, Freedman Green Bank and Trust
Power Move Lab: Accelerating Grid Connection
Damali Harding
Senior Director, Solar Landscape
Power Move Lab: Five Power Money Moves Every Black Clean Energy Leader Should Know
Rahiem Swann
VP, Sales & Business Relations, Advanced Energy United
Beyond the Grid: Unlocking Healthcare as a Growth Market for Black- and Brown-Owned Renewable Energy Businesses
Camille Lopez
LEED GA, CC-P, GPRO Special Grant Research Project Consultant, B.O.S.S. - Empowering Health and Sustainability Project
Matthew Carney
Commercial Lending Manager, Clean Energy Fund of Texas
Reginald Vicks, RN, BSN, MBA
Chief Operations Officer, CrescentCare
Power Move Lab: Positioning Your Business & Projects for Opportunity Zone 2.0
Christopher A. Coes
Executive Director, AmericaFWD
Yerina Mugica
Strategy Consultant, Co-Executive Director, Working Power
Financing the Solar Future: Building Wealth Through Community Capital
James Pippim
Impact Capital Access Architect Investment Manager, Candide
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Yejide Olutosin
Director, ACORE Accelerate
Kristal Hansley
Pioneering Community Solar Policy Leader & Entrepreneur; Founder & CEO, WeSolar; Founding Member, B.O.S.S.
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Jean Nelson-Houpert
Green Banking Pioneer; Chief Financial Officer, Volt Energy Utility, LLC; Financial Counselor, Sharing the Power Foundation
Torrence Moore
Impact Finance Innovator; Head of Access to Capital, U.S. Bank
James Pippim
Impact Capital Access Architect Investment Manager, Candide
Powering Our Future: From Vision to Action
Gilbert Campbell
Pioneering Clean Energy Entrepreneur & Industry Leader; Founder and CEO, Volt Energy Utility & Board Chair, Sharing the Power Foundation; Founding Member, B.O.S.S.
Become a B.O.S.S. Member and Save!
B.O.S.S. is offering a 20% discount off Organizational Memberships now through November 30th! By becoming a B.O.S.S. Member, you'll save on conference registration, as well as receive a full 12 months of membership benefits. You’ll be able to connect to a community of entrepreneurs, financiers, veterans, attorneys, engineers, contractors, developers, and other industry leaders while staying current in the solar industry! To join, complete the Membership Application and apply the code BOSSMEMBER at checkout.
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Fill Out the Online Membership Application
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Once a member, make sure you are logged in to your profile when registering for the conference in order to receive the member rate. If you have membership questions, please contact Membership@blacksolar.org.
Registration Rates
To register for the conference, complete the online registration form. B.O.S.S. Members should make sure to log in to your account in order to receive the member rate. If you are having difficulties accessing your membership, contact Membership@blacksolar.org. No group registration discounts available. Groups will need to individually register through the online registration form. For groups that are also B.O.S.S. Members, please reach out to Membership@blacksolar.org for assistance.
Online registration closes at 5:00 PM ET on Friday, November 7. Onsite registration begins Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 PM ET.
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Student Registration: $200
Students interested in attending should contact Membership@blacksolar.org with a statement of interest and a copy of your current transcript. A member of the B.O.S.S. Team will reply with further instructions.
Conference Refund Policy
Cancellations requested by June 12, 2026: Full refund of conference registration fee less 4% administrative fee to be applied. Refunds requested between June 12 - September 15, 2026: 50% credit less 4% administrative fee to be applied. Refunds requested after September 15, 2026, are non-refundable. Please contact the B.O.S.S. office, (771) 203-0399 or bossevents@blacksolar.org for a cancellation request.
Substitution/Transfer Policy
Participants unable to attend may transfer their registration to another individual with prior notice to B.O.S.S. For a registration transfer, please contact the B.O.S.S. Event Office at (771) 203-0399 or bossevents@blacksolar.org Transfer requests are to be received November 6th, 2026.
Sponsor the Conference
As a sponsor of B.O.S.S.’s 2026 events and programming, your organization will gain brand exposure, networking opportunities with leaders, and direct access to collaborative projects within the nation’s largest network of Black professionals, businesses, and leaders in the solar and clean energy industry.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Strategic RE+ Partner:
Strategic Partner Conference Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
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ACORE
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AmericaFWD
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Candide
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CoVolt Power
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Freedman Green Bank
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McKinney James & Associates
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Midflare Corporation
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Power Solutions International
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SolarLandscape
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Solar Stewards
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Volt Energy Utility
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WeSolar
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Women of Renewable and Sustainable Industries (WRISE)
B.O.S.S. Strategic Initiatives Partner Sponsors:
Sponsorship Disclaimer
Sponsorship recognition by B.O.S.S. does not constitute endorsement of any sponsor’s products or services.
Sponsor acknowledgments are limited to name, logo, and general business identification in accordance with IRS qualified sponsorship guidelines.
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Sponsor Cancellation
All sponsor and exhibitor cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received on or before August 15 are eligible for a full refund, less a 4% administrative fee.
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Cancellations made between August 16, 2026, and September 15, 2026, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after these dates.
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Fees for benefits or services already delivered, including marketing placements, printed materials, custom items, or booth services, are non-refundable.
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In the event of cancellation or postponement due to force majeure, fees may be applied as a credit toward a future event or refunded at the organizer’s discretion after incurred costs are deducted.