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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.

Friday, Dec 08, 2023

Petitioners Signal that Solar Modules Will be Excluded from Aluminum AD/CVD Investigations

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, petitioners in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s antidumping duty and countervailing duty (AD/CDV) investigations of aluminum extrusions filed comments regarding the scope of the investigation and which products would be subject to duties if the investigating agencies make affirmative determinations. The petitioners agreed with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) that the scope of the investigations should exclude solar modules that incorporate aluminum extrusion components.

Thursday, Dec 07, 2023

Solar Poised for Record-Setting 2023 while Economic Challenges Mount

The U.S. solar industry added 6.5 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity in Q3 2023, a 35% year-over-year increase as federal clean energy policies begin to take hold. As a result of this growth, the United States is expected add a record 33 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2023, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2023 report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.

Friday, Dec 01, 2023

CPUC Decisions Imperil Rooftop Solar in California, Jeopardizing the State’s Clean Energy Goals

A series of decisions by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are devastating the state’s rooftop solar industry. Following a December 2022 decision to transition from net metering to a new net billing structure, the CPUC has approved additional rules that make it harder than expected for solar businesses to operate and for Californians to choose solar.

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

Solar Inverter Manufacturer Power Electronics Joins Board of National Solar and Storage Trade Association

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced that Power Electronics is joining its board of directors.

Friday, Nov 17, 2023

Solar and Storage Industry Statement on New Section 48 ITC Proposed Rules

Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued proposed rules to implement changes made in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit.

Friday, Nov 17, 2023

CPUC Undermines the Ability of California Schools, Farms, and Small Businesses to Choose Solar

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved new rules that do not allow schools, farms and small businesses to benefit from their onsite solar consumption.

Thursday, Nov 16, 2023

New Report Charts the Path to an American-Made Energy Storage Future

Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released a report that addresses the barriers to building a robust energy storage manufacturing sector in the United States.

Thursday, Oct 12, 2023

Historic Agreement Unites Diverse Stakeholders to Revolutionize Large-Scale U.S. Solar Development

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA and WASHINGTON, D.C. —  In a landmark accord, major solar developers, conservation groups, agricultural organizations, environmental and environmental justice groups, and tribal entities announced today their agreement to advance large-scale U.S. solar development while championing land conservation and supporting local community interests. The agreement is the result of a 20-month “Solar Uncommon Dialogue” convened by Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC).  

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