SEIA Solar Blog
Through our blog, SEIA staff aim to informing policymakers, the media, and the American public about the benefits of solar energy for today’s economy. Scroll down for a running feed of our blog posts. For a complete archive of press releases, blogs and other news articles, click here.
The University of Chicago RPS “Study” Sets a Debunking-Minded #EnergyTwitter on Fire
#EnergyTwitter exploded yesterday when a story broke on what many agreed was a half-baked study out of the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. We hate to even restate the bogus premise. It was that renewable portfolio standards may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but are costly compared to other approaches to addressing climate change. WHERE THEY GOT IT WRONG
Congress Must Pass Storage ITC Legislation to Strengthen Grid Reliability & Security
Over the last few years, experts and thought leaders in the energy field have echoed a popular refrain: solar + storage is the future. New legislation introduced last week in the U.S. Congress could mean that future is closer than we think.
Tariffs Take a Bite Out of American Solar Jobs
Last week marked one year since the Trump administration implemented steep tariffs on imported solar cells and modules, ending nearly a year of turmoil and uncertainty for the solar industry and its quarter-of-a-million workers.
Move Over Tom Brady, Solar Is the Real Super Bowl MVP
As over 70,000 superfans pour into the sports event of the year this Sunday, they should know what’s making this game possible – solar energy.
California Solar Building Requirement Crosses Finish Line
California made history back in May when the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a new policy that will require virtually all new homes in the state to incorporate solar energy starting in 2020. Today that history was cemented with the California Building Standards Commission’s (CBSC) unanimous approval of the CEC’s Title 24 energy code amendments.
SEIA’s Proposal to Fix Key Aspect of New York’s Solar Tariff Gains Momentum
A federal government report from last Friday is the latest in a wide body of scientific studies that lay bare the growing economic impacts of climate change. States are key to this battle, and New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo has consistently been a leader. He has introduced ambitious plans to meet 50 percent of the state’s electricity needs with clean energy by 2030.
Solar Costs Now Lower Than Coal and Even Natural Gas
Solar costs have been falling so fast over the last few years that we understand if you haven’t kept up. But a new report from the renowned financial firm Lazard marks a definitive turning point: Solar energy is more cost effective than traditional power sources even without tax subsidies.
Yes on Question 6 Means Less Pollution, More Jobs
Nevada families will head to the polls tomorrow and cast their ballots in a host of hotly contested races. But whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, there are two things all voters agree on: They want clean air and they want prosperity. A vote YES on Question 6 will bring the state both. The measure will ensure that 50 percent of Nevada’s power comes from renewable sources, like solar and wind, by 2030. This will reduce pollution, lower energy bills and create more jobs for those developing solar projects.
Three SEIA Members Named Among the Fastest-Growing Companies in South Carolina
We are proud to announce that SEIA board member, Southern Current, has been named 2018’s fastest-growing large company in South Carolina by SC Biz News’ Roaring Twenties Awards! Additionally, two more South Carolina-based SEIA members received recognition for their success in the fastest-growing small business category: Hannah Solar Government Services (#2) and Alder Energy Systems (#9).
Solar Is Powering the Happiest Place on Earth
Mickey Mouse is taking off his white gloves and putting on his hard hat. Disney is currently in the process of building a solar array that will change the way they power their parks, making Disney World a cleaner, more efficient place and setting a model for corporations across America.