Navigating the 2026 Investment Tax Credit: Solar, Geothermal, & Combined Heat and Power
The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) pivot taking effect in 2026 significantly alters incentives for solar, geothermal, and combined heat and power (CHP) projects. Join us to hear from energy experts regarding the changes, deadlines, and different impacts for geothermal and CHP.
Learn to navigate the complex provisions, including new domestic content requirements and the major restrictions on Foreign-Influenced Entities (FIEs) as well as strategies for safe harboring and financing to maintain project viability.
Presenters:
Steven Mathews, Director of Project Development – E-finity Distributed Generation, LLC
Jack DiEnna, Executive Director & Founder – Geothermal National & International Initiatives
Lisa Shulock, Director of Commercial Programs – Philadelphia Energy Authority
Who should attend: Those interested in the state of the national, regional, and local energy economy, business owners, facilities managers, energy professionals, project & property developers, municipal developers, school administrators.
Agenda
8:00 a.m. – Check-in and continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. – CCEDC and SEI Welcome
8:40 a.m. – Legislative impacts to CHP and onsite generation
9:05 a.m. – Legislative impacts to geothermal projects in the region
9:30 a.m. – Legislative impacts to solar PV projects in the region
9:55 a.m. Q & A – Moderated by Tijo Joseph, CEM, CMVP, Director of Operations – Warren Energy
More details about this event are available on the SEI Website.
Location: CCEDC, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA.
Presenter Bios:
Steven Mathews is the Director of Project Development at E-Finity Distributed Generation, where he leads the strategic planning and execution of distributed energy and microgrid solutions that enhance resilience and sustainability for commercial and industrial clients.
Steven has worked across industries like DataCenters, the Caribbean, Chemical Processing, food and beverage, and even major universities and hospitals. Whether it’s working with developers, contractors, or engineers, his goal is simple: to offer solutions that give their customers the best bang for their buck.
Steven earned his Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree from Penn State (Go Lions!), where he picked up some serious skills in HVAC, energy efficiency, and biofuels. Along the way, Steven also got solid experience in CRM, sales, and business development, which helps him build strong relationships and spot new opportunities. He is passionate about helping customers save money, boost energy efficiency, and increase resiliency—while pushing E-Finity and the distributed energy sector forward.
Jack DiEnna is the Executive Director & Founder of the Geothermal National & International Initiative (GEO-NII) and the Principal of Indian Rock Associates LLC. He is a business development and marketing professional with over forty years combined experience in the electric utility industry and the geothermal heat pump industry. Jack is a nationally recognized authority on geothermal heat pumps (ghp), including marketing, creative financing, and the resulting positive economic and environmental impact that can be derived from the use of this renewable technology. His expertise is internationally acknowledged as a valued resource by government officials, both national and international, trade allies, and all major market segment associations in the promotion of geothermal heat pumps and other renewable technologies.
Jack has been an industry partner for the Smart Energy Initiative since 2009, having served on PA-Geo, the SEI Geothermal Working Group and the SEI Programming Committee.
Lisa Shulock is a champion of the Philadelphia region’s local businesses, large and small. As Director of Commercial Programs, Lisa provides the region’s commercial, institutional and industrial building owners with technical and financial guidance on projects that lower their energy costs and transition their facilities to renewable energy. She oversees PEA’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program and Solarize Greater Philadelphia’s non-residential initiatives. Prior to joining PEA, Lisa consulted with the Indigenized Energy Initiative, working with Montana’s Northern Cheyenne Tribe to develop a solar energy program, and she led sustainable energy workforce development initiatives at Penn State University’s Navy Yard campus. Lisa is a recent Green Building United board member and actively involved with GBU and the Clean Energy Co-Op.
