SEIA Solar Blog
Through our blog, SEIA staff aim to informing policymakers, the media, and the American public about the benefits of solar energy for today’s economy. Scroll down for a running feed of our blog posts. For a complete archive of press releases, blogs and other news articles, click here.
Solar Boom or Bust in Florida?
Three cheers for solar in Florida! Amendment 4 officially passed on August 30. We found the magic policy lever and now Floridians will begin reaping the benefits of low cost, clean solar energy. You can expect to see solar projects popping up all over the sunshine state, right? Not exactly. In fact, the fight is just beginning for the future of solar energy in Florida.
SEIA Live at Solar Power International
Solar Power International is the largest solar trade show in North America, and is a jam-packed event full of education, networking opportunities, and more. To help keep your finger on the pulse, SEIA will be running a live blog of SPI 2016, with updates on everything that SPI has to offer. Check back and see what's been going on!
An Open Letter to the U.S. Solar Industry
Dear U.S. Solar Industry:
GRID Empowers Women in a Diverse Solar Workforce
Last week, GRID Alternatives, a non-profit solar installer with the goal of providing affordable solar to low-income communities, launched a free Women in Solar training program. The training, in partnership with SunEdison, is part of GRID’s National Women in Solar Initiative to bring more women into the solar industry and support their professional growth.
NHCSL, SEIA Share Solar Consumer Protection Commitment
The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislature (NHCSL) this month passed a resolution addressing the rapid expansion of solar power in this country as part of the National Council of State Legislatures annual meeting in Chicago.The resolution was aimed at ensuring that consumers can invest in solar energy as a way to save money and reduce pollution.
GM Shows That Solar Can Power American Manufacturing
General Motors has taken a big, green step in the world of manufacturing, installing an 850 kW solar array at its Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky.
Solar Working for All Americans
There has never been stronger level of adoption of solar among medium and low income communities than there is today, but you might not know that reading some stories these days.
President Obama’s New Energy Initiative Another Win for Solar
Today, the White House announced a truly groundbreaking initiative called Clean Energy Savings for All Americans. This program aims to increase access to solar energy across communities of all income levels and geographies, so that no matter where you live, if you have a sunny roof, you have the chance to go solar. And the Administration did so by providing a bevy of options that move renewables and solar forward significantly.
CAISO Expansion Supports Jobs, the Economy and Renewable Energy Across the West
This week marked an important step toward a West powered by renewable energy.The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) released market studies on Tuesday showing that expanding the grid manager’s territory into other Western states would create $1.5 billion in annual net benefits to California ratepayers.