CEQ Codifies Solar Permitting Reforms, Creating a Win-Win for Clean Energy and the Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released final rules making important amendments to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and implementing the 2023 Financial Responsibility Act. Over the last three years the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) submitted numerous comments to CEQ on the reforms needed to improve the permitting process for renewable energy projects on public lands.
The Solar Century: Landmark Moments in the History of Solar Energy
The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system.
Past, Present, and Future: Celebrating Black History in the Solar and Storage Industry
Black history is foundational to the past, present, and future of the U.S. solar and storage industry. As we celebrate Black History Month, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is focused on uplifting the work of Black leaders, delivering resources to improve representation, and advocating for policies that address the inequality in our energy systems.
Over 50 Solar and Storage Companies Take Action on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
America’s solar and storage industry is quickly transforming our energy system, creating new opportunities in every corner of the country. This rapid growth cannot be haphazard if we want to ensure equitable growth as part of this transition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Certification Program Annual Report 2023
As the national trade association for America’s solar and storage industry, SEIA has a responsibility to make sure the industry is prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ).In this yearly report, you’ll gain insights into how businesses are employing the modules offered by the DEIJ Certification Program. Additionally, you’ll discover the advancements SEIA has observed as companies embark on this transformative journey.
Health, Wealth, And Education: How SEIA’s Clean Energy Advocacy is Prioritizing Environmental Justice
Our energy systems are changing. For decades, communities of color and low-income communities have been systematically excluded from the benefits of energy development while, at the same time, bearing a disproportionate share of its pollution. The transition to clean energy represents a generational opportunity to reverse decades of environmental racism and build a more inclusive and just energy system that all Americans can participate in and benefit from.
Abigail Ross Hopper Delivers Remarks on the U.S. Solar and Storage Industry at RE+ 2023
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Solar Market Insight Report 2023 Q3
The quarterly SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables U.S. Solar Market Insight report shows the major trends in the U.S. solar industry. Learn more about the U.S. Solar Market Insight Report. Released September 7, 2023.
From Policy to Prosperity: Solar is Supercharging American Communities After One Year of Energy Incentives
Just twelve months after the Inflation Reduction Act became law, the solar and storage industry is quickly becoming a cornerstone of America’s energy economy.
In the Face of Climate Disaster, Solar and Storage Deliver Resilient, Adaptable Solutions
In the face of increasingly extreme weather, improving the climate resilience of our energy infrastructure has never been more urgent. Time and time again, solar energy has demonstrated its value through reliability in the face of extreme weather, providing safety and stability when communities need it most.