WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):
“Senator Martin Heinrich has been instrumental in advancing policies that are strengthening American clean energy manufacturing and sparking historic levels of solar and storage deployment. I want to congratulate Senator Heinrich for his re-election victory and thank him for his work as a champion for the thousands of solar workers in New Mexico and across the country. I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Heinrich to build a stronger, more resilient energy system that uplifts all Americans.”
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About SEIA®:
The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy, creating the framework for solar to achieve 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org and follow @SEIA on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.