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PRESS CREDENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The complimentary press pass is reserved for credentialed media members who are actively working on behalf of a media outlet. Only journalists or reporters, writers or editors with credentials from a journal, newspaper, magazine, radio or TV station, wire service, or other news organization will be accredited. Industry analysts are not eligible for a press pass.

If you are an independent producer, such as a freelance writer, blogger, podcast owner, or another type of content creator, see “document requirements” below.

Press Pass Request

Plans and goals of attending this event
Name(Required)
Address(Required)
I agree to write an Article about the ECC(Required)

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Print/Online Journalists

  • Photo of your press credentials.
  • Name, title, organization.
  • Link to an article you have posted within the previous month (this must include your byline)
  • If you are a freelance journalist, we will need an article assignment from a verified media outlet.

Broadcast

  • Photo of your press credentials.
  • Name, title, organization.
  • Link to a piece you have posted within the previous month (this must include your byline)

Podcast

  • Links to previous podcasts produced within the prior 3 months.
  • Statistics on listenership, the number of podcasts produced on an annual basis, and miscellaneous marketing that takes place to promote the podcast.
  • Plans and goals of attending this event (IE: We plan to create a podcast covering the future of solar and storage that will be read by 25,000 people).

Blog/E-newsletter

  • Proof of being in existence for over one year, posting a minimum of twice per month, and have a readership of at least 5,000 unique visitors.
  • Links to previous posts/articles discussing our event. Disregard if this is your first time applying for a press pass.
  • Three links to pieces that were produced in the past 3 months.
  • Statistics on website traffic and readership in the prior month, and for the prior calendar year.
  • Plans and goals of attending this event (IE: We plan to write 3 blog posts covering the future of solar and storage that will be read by 25,000 people).

WHAT/WHO IS INELIGIBLE FOR A PRESS PASS

  • Exhibitor booth staff and agencies that are not editorial media professionals.
  • Anyone who we think is not covering the event as working news media.
  • Sales and business development representatives.
  • Media outlets can be denied a press pass for any reason.
  • Non-traditional media outlets are subject to review as indicated above (i.e. bloggers, podcasters).
  • Company bloggers will not be accepted (i.e. a company that sells solar panels that has a blog). The blog should be a primary source of income.
  • Submission of social media sites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter etc. as credentials will not be accepted.
  • Previous acceptance of a press pass does not grant you access to the current event.
  • Blogs, podcasts, newsletters etc. that are not written in an editorial or media-like fashion.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH A PRESS PASS?

The complimentary press pass gives media the opportunity to visit the entire event. The pass includes access to:

  • Full Conference and exhibit hall education.
  • General session access and reserved seating towards the front.
  • Access to all the of networking events
  • Access to the media room, which includes:
    • Private wifi connection
    • Private rooms for interviews (first-come-first-serve)
    • Light food and beverages – including coffee – throughout the event
    • Workspaces with power strips