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WASHINGTON D.C. — In case you missed it, today, Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), testified in front of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works ...
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Solar Industry Statement on Massachusetts House Advancing Affordable, Clean Energy Legislation

BOSTON and WASHINGTON, DC — Tonight, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed House Bill 5151, An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic Competitiveness — a co...

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February 24, 2026
Why Solar + Storage Are Central to Meeting President Trump’s Energy Priorities

One reality remains top of mind for American families: Electricity demand is surging, prices are rising, and America needs more power, not less. In 2025, U.S. electricity prices rose 6.9% on averag...

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NEW REPORT: U.S. Adds 58 GWh of New Energy Storage Capacity in 2025, Largest Single Year of New Battery Capacity on Record

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed a record-shattering 57.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in 2025, the largest single year of new battery capacity additions on r...

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February 19, 2026
Despite Political Rhetoric, Conservative Support for Solar Is Solidifying. Here’s Why.

The energy debate in Washington is loud and partisan. Despite the anti-clean energy rhetoric coming from this administration, conservative voters are telling a much different story. They support ex...

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