Fact Sheets
Solar Energy Industry's Job Creation Priorities
Information on the top 4 asks from the solar industry on any Job Creation Legislation
Solar Energy Industry's Climate Priorities
Information on the top asks from the solar industry on any Climate Legislation
10 Million Solar Roofs & 10 Million Gallons of Solar Hot Water
Information on the "10 Million Solar Roofs" legislation and why this program is important to the solar industry
Appropriations
Inforamtion on SEIA's recommendations to the DOE's budget for Fiscal Year 2011
Bonus Depreciation
Information on a recently expired provision from the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act which allowed business to recover captial expenditure costs faster and SEIA's efforts to extend the program
Building Integrated PV
Information on PV systems that are fully integrated into the architecture of a structure
Clean Energy Deployment Administration
Information on the creation and benefits of a Clean Energy Deployment Administration (CEDA)
Commercial Pools
Information on why commercial pools should be included into the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit
Competitive Leasing
Information on why a competitive leasing system for utility-scale solar power projects on public lands could lengthen and complicate siting of projects, thereby increasing costs and the resulting price of electricity generated.
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Technologies
Information on concentrating solar power technologies including parabolic trough systems, power towers, compact linear Fresnel and dish systems.
Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program
Information on the DOE's Loan Program that was modified by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to spur rapid deployment of renewable energy projects
Net Metering and Interconnection Standards
Information on the infrastructure that allows homes and businesses to generate power on-site
PV - General
Basic information about Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Power and America's solar resources.
Renewable Portfolio Standard - Renewable Electricity Standard
Information on the National Renewable Portfolio Standard and the importance for legislation on this issue
SEIA Solar Bill of Rights
Information on the eight solar rights that would help the U.S. develop its solar energy potential
Solar Thermal - General
Background information on different types of solar thermal technology
Solar Manufacturing Jobs Creation Act (MITC)
Information on H.R. 4085 which includes equipment used in solar manufacturing as eligible for a tax credit under the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Solar Water Heating
Background information on the different types of solar water heating technology
The History of Solar Energy
Information on how solar energy has been harnessed and utilized throughout the ages
Transmission Policy
Information on the Green Power Super Highways and the changes needed to current transmission policies in order to aid in renewable energy deployment
Treasury Grant Program
Information on the US Treasury's Grant Program in lieu of the 30 percent Solar ITC
Extension of Treasury Grant Program
A focus on the Solar Jobs Study from May 2010 and the benefits of extending the TGP
Utility-Scale Solar Power
Backfround information on large-scale solar technology and its potential to create jobs and reduce carbon emissions
Utility-Scale Solar Power and Strategic Planning for Conserving Natural Habitats
Information on the processes used to ensure that solar power development has minimal impact on natural habitats
Utility-Scale Solar Power and Responsible Land Use
Information on the processes used to ensure that solar power development has minimal environmental impacts
Utility-Scale Solar Power and Responsible Water Use
Information on how utility-scale solar is working to minimize its water usage
Voluntary Renewable Energy Markets
Information on how to preserve voluntary markets within a Cap and Trade structure
