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Solar Industry Statement on Southeast Energy Exchange Market Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today a group of utilities and energy companies operating in the Southeast advanced a filing that would create the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). The filing is currently with North and South Carolina utility commissions and will soon be sent to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):
Solar Industry Call to Action: Forced Labor Has No Place In the Solar Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today on International Human Rights Day, the solar industry is launching a proactive campaign to ensure the solar supply chain does not include abhorrent forced labor practices. The effort, led by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), features a pledge that companies can sign to oppose forced labor and raise awareness on this important issue.
Solar Industry Secures Win in Ameren Effort to Block Net Metering in Illinois
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the past few months the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) worked alongside a coalition of solar and environmental groups to argue against Ameren’s attempt to end net metering in Southern and Central Illinois. Yesterday the Illinois Commerce Commission sided with the solar industry and effectively saved net metering for thousands of current and future solar customers in Illinois.
Study Affirms Solar Can Lead Transition to Clean Electric Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following is a comment by Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association, on the study by Vibrant Clean Energy called Local Solar For All Costs Less: A New Roadmap for the Lowest Cost Grid:
NJ State Senate Directs Public Utility Board to Serve More Low-Income Customers with Solar
TRENTON, N.J. and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the New Jersey State Senate passed the Clean Energy Equity Act. Following is a statement from David Gahl, senior director of Northeast state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association on the bill.
Solar Industry Outlines a Policy Agenda for the Biden Administration, 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing a suite of policies and executive actions that it is asking President-elect Biden and the newly elected Congress to act on during their first 100 days in office.
Solar Industry Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Members of Congress on Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory:
Arkansas Group Joins National Solar Trade Association, Strengthening Solar Advocacy in the Southeast
WASHINGTON, D.C. and LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry, announced today that the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) is now an official SEIA state affiliate. AAEA becomes the 19th SEIA affiliate and builds on a growing network of solar advocacy groups in the Southeast region. These formal partnerships help to connect regional groups to additional resources and the national effort to promote solar growth in markets around the country.
SEIA Statement on White House Solar Tariff Proclamation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Saturday, the White House announced results for the midterm review of the Section 201 tariffs on imported solar cells and modules. Following is a statement on the proclamation by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association:
Report: U.S. Corporate Solar Investments Swell to 8300 Megawatts, Grow 20-Fold Over Last Decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tech giants, major retailers and other corporate leaders are making significant investments in clean energy and installed over 1,280 megawatts (MW) of new commercial solar capacity in the United States in 2019, the second largest year on record according to the latest Solar Means Business report. The annual report, released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), tracks both on-site and off-site installations and highlights the strong appeal of cost-saving solar energy for American businesses.