CALSSA’S Exec Director Bernadette Del Chiaro shared insights re the impact of the pandemic on solar policy and the industry. She predicted future growth with uncertainty due to the upcoming expiration of tax credit and state rebates and the fights over net metering. She talked about the long term benefits of the newly streamlined virtual permitting process and the disastrous impact of the pandemic on democratic participation and public policy. She also touched on the impact of the pandemic on particular CA related policies and stressed the need for continued rallying from CALSSA members despite the difficulties brought by COVID.