Future-Ready Homes: Designing with Solar and Energy Management in Mind

As homes become more electrified and energy costs continue to rise, simply adding solar is no longer enough. True performance comes from how energy is generated, managed, and used. In this session, Daniel Sullivan of SPAN and Jackson Miner Ehlers of the Energy Trust of Oregon Solar Program team up to break down how modern energy management systems and solar work together to create smarter, more resilient homes.

Attendees will learn how intelligent electrical panels and load management systems allow builders and homeowners to maximize solar production, prioritize critical loads, and potentially avoid costly service upgrades. The session will also cover how utility programs and incentives are evolving to support these technologies, and what builders need to know to stay ahead of code, consumer expectations, and grid realities.

Whether you’re building all-electric homes or just starting to explore solar integration, this session will give you practical insights into designing homes that are not just energy efficient—but energy aware.