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Thursday, Mar 07, 2024

America’s Solar and Storage Boom on Display in 2024 State of the Union

WASHINGTON D.C. — Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the president made clear that generating electricity from diversified energy sources is the only way we’ll be able to meet America’s increasing demand for electricity. 

Wednesday, Mar 06, 2024

Solar Installations Skyrocket in 2023 in Record-Setting First Full Year of Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. solar industry added a record-shattering 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity in 2023, a 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2023 Year-in-Review released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, solar accounts for 53% of all new electric generating capacity added to the grid last year.

Tuesday, Mar 05, 2024

Solar Industry Statement on CPUC Community Solar Decision

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This week the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision that rejects a plan to bolster the state’s community solar market and instead approves a utility-backed alternative. Following is a statement from Stephanie Doyle, California State Affairs Director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): 

Thursday, Feb 15, 2024

California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Repeal NEM 3.0 and Support the Rooftop Solar Market

Yesterday, Assemblymember Connolly introduced AB 2619, a bill that would direct the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to amend its net metering program for solar customers in California. Following is a statement from Stephanie Doyle, California state affairs director at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on this development.

Friday, Feb 09, 2024

Solar and Storage Industry Congratulates FERC Chair Willie Phillips

Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “Chair Phillips has been a strong leader at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and is the right choice to lead the agency at this critical moment for America’s energy economy.

Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024

Solar Industry Responds to Bureau of Land Management Opening 22M Acres of Federal Lands to Solar

Today the Bureau of Land Management released a revised environmental review of the Western Solar Plan, also known as the Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS). This new document will govern leasing public lands for solar.

Thursday, Jan 11, 2024

SEIA Elects New Board Chair, Adds Solar Racking Manufacturer to Board of Directors to Kick Off Ambitious 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the leading voice for America’s solar and storage industry, today announced new changes to its board of directors.

Thursday, Jan 04, 2024

SEIA Elevates Trio of Policy Experts to Leadership Roles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced today that Ben Norris, Sara Birmingham, and Kevin Lucas are now vice presidents at the organization.

Thursday, Dec 14, 2023

SEIA Secures Wins in 45X Guidance That Will Drive American Solar Manufacturing

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today the U.S. Department of Treasury released new guidance on the Section 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credit that passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on today’s guidance:

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

Over 130 Solar Executives Converge on Washington to Protect Pro-Growth Policies and Chart SEIA’s Advocacy for 2024 and Beyond

Over 130 solar and storage executives will meet in Washington, DC this week to urge lawmakers to protect pro-growth clean energy policies and discuss the industry’s future. Throughout the week, clean energy executives will participate in the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) Q4 board of directors meeting, share their stories with members of Congress on Capitol Hill, and connect with environmental justice advocates at a special event the trade association is hosting on the Hill.

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