SUNation CEO to Speak on Renewable Adoption at Energy Conference

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- SUNation Energy Inc., a leading provider of solar energy and backup power solutions to residential, commercial, and municipal customers, has announced that Scott Maskin, the company's Founder and CEO, will speak at the upcoming HIA-LI Energy Conference. The conference, which is scheduled for October 23rd, 2026, will bring together business leaders, policymakers, utilities, and energy-industry professionals to examine issues affecting Long Island’s economy and energy future.

Maskin’s remarks will focus on the rapidly changing forces shaping Long Island’s energy market. The most significant change facing the industry is the accelerating growth of electricity demand, driven by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, data centers, transportation electrification, and building electrification, as well as the broader expansion of the digital economy. This growth creates new sources of load at the same time that consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly focused on energy costs, reliability, and cost controls.

Another key issue is the recent changes to New York State’s building and energy codes, which require qualifying new commercial buildings and residential buildings over three stories to satisfy a renewable-energy requirement through on-site generation or qualifying alternatives. Under the 2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, these buildings must meet a renewable-energy requirement.

Maskin, the CEO, emphasized that the energy conversation has changed dramatically. While transitioning to cleaner sources of electricity was a focus for many years, today the industry must also address where this electricity is needed to power the next generation of the economy and how government can respond.

The HIA-LI Energy Conference, which is scheduled for October 23rd, 2026, will provide a platform for these discussions. The conference will bring together business leaders, policymakers, utilities, and energy-industry professionals to examine issues affecting Long Island’s economy and energy future. The event is expected to offer insights into how the industry can adapt to these changing dynamics and ensure a sustainable energy future for the region.

SUNation Energy Inc. is focused on growing leading local and regional solar, storage, and energy services companies nationwide. The company’s vision is to power the energy transition through the growth of solar electricity paired with battery storage. The company’s portfolio of brands (SUNation, Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear) provide homeowners and businesses of all sizes with an end-to-end product offering spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services. SUNation Energy, Inc.’s largest markets include New York and Hawaii, and the company operates in two (2) states.

The company’s prospects are subject to uncertainties and risks, including those related to the energy transition and the changing dynamics of the industry. However, the company intends to continue its mission of powering the energy transition through the growth of solar electricity paired with battery storage. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is evident in its portfolio of brands and its focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly changing energy landscape.