Answers to FAQs about MnSEIA membership:
A: MnSEIA memberships are annual. Membership runs exactly one year from sign-up.
A: Renewal invoices are issued for payment during the month you originally signed up. If you would like to renew early, please email Suzan Klein at sklein@mnseia.org.
A: Email info@mnseia.org with any changes to your company's information on our website and Member Roster.
A: Even though we are state affiliates of the national SEIA, a membership in one association does not equal a membership in the other.
A: Dues may be deductible as business expenses for federal income tax purposes. However, check with your tax accountant to review your specific situation. Tax deductibility of dues paid to MnSEIA as ordinary business expenses is subject to restrictions. The portion of dues attributed to lobbying activities is not deductible. MnSEIA estimates that the non-deductible portion of dues is 24%. MnSEIA is a registered 501(c)(6) with federal tax ID number 27-0619097.
A: MnSEIA's Board of Directors are elected by our members each September at our annual member meeting. As directed by our Bylaws, only current MnSEIA members in good standing are eligible to run for the Board. Board members serve three-year terms and help drive the strategic vision of MnSEIA, our policy initiatives, and oversee the management, finances, and other affairs of the organization. If you're interested in running for the Board, please email info@mnseia.org for more information.
A: MnSEIA members can join the email lists below. There's no limit to the number of employees from a single company that can sign up. Please email info@mnseia.org to subscribe yourself or others at your company.
- Community Solar Gardens
- Developers
- Distributed Generation (DG) Tariff
- General Membership
- Installers: C&I and Residential
- Manufacturers
- Policy & Regulatory Updates
- Utility-Scale Solar
A: Member meetings are held quarterly for members. See the schedule of our upcoming events here.
A: Joining the President's Circle is easy! Email info@mnseia.org and we will invoice you for 25% of your membership dues. See the full list of President's Circle benefits here.
A: MnSEIA members are welcome to join Board committees and work alongside staff and Board to support our initiatives. The following committees meet regularly or cyclically. The expected time and responsibilities for each committee varies, but is typically an hour or two of participation a month Please email info@mnseia.org for more information or to join a committee.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Create a more diverse and equitable solar + storage industry.
- Events - Help plan Member Meetings and other fun MnSEIA events throughout the year.
- Gateway to Solar - Suggest panels and keynotes, recruit new sponsors, and support staff on our annual conference.
- Membership - Support staff in finding new members and retaining existing members.
- Nominating - Support MnSEIA's annual Board elections and recruit qualified candidates.
- Policy & Regulatory - Provide guidance on policy issues during the Legislative Session and input on regulatory dockets.
- Young Professionals Group - Provide networking and professional development opportunities for young professionals in the solar and storage industry.
A: MnSEIA, its members, and their employees ascribe to certain ethical obligations to the general public, to their customers, and to the solar and storage industries. See the Code of Conduct on our website here.
A: Email info@mnseia.org and a staff member will respond to you promptly. Learn more about our Staff and Board here.
