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Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Clean Power Association, Advanced Energy Economy, and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed supplemental comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to emphasize the need and opportunity for near-term interconnection improvements.
Solar Industry Comments on New Circumvention Petition Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday a company filed a circumvention petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce alleging that solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are bypassing anti-dumping and countervailing duties in place for imports from China. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the development:
SEIA Supports Biden Administration’s Effort to Find Balanced Solution on Section 201 Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Biden administration announced that it will extend the Section 201 tariffs on imported crystalline silicon solar panels and solar cells above an annual 5-gigawatt tariff rate quota. The decision upholds the exclusion for bifacial panels and doubles the tariff rate quota for cells.
Solar Industry Reacts to Indefinite Delay of California Net Metering Decision
SACRAMENTO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the California Public Utilities Commission decided to indefinitely delay its decision on net metering changes in California. Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state and regulatory Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the delay.
Mississippi Opens the Door to Residential Solar with New Net Metering Rules
JACKSON, MS and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) released its updated Net Metering and Interconnection Rules. The new rules expand the net metering program, improve total compensation rates for solar customers, and prioritize solar adoption for low-to-moderate income (LMI) customers.
Solar Industry Responds to Department of Justice Decision to Appeal Section 201 Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Justice appealed the U.S. Court of International Trade's Section 201 ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s effort to raise solar tariffs. Following is a statement by John Smirnow, General Counsel and Vice President of Market Strategy for the Solar Energy Industries Association:
Solar Industry Responds to White House Efforts to Speed Clean Energy Deployment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the White House released a fact sheet outlining their clean energy deployment priorities. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on this development.
Massachusetts Greenlights Over 175 MW of Solar Projects that Were on Hold for Nearly Two Years
BOSTON and Washington, D.C. — Today the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued an order expanding the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program from 1,600 to 3,200 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity, allowing dozens of solar projects to move forward. The order will take effect on January 14, 2022 when the Commonwealth’s utilities file their compliance documents.
Solar Industry Statement on the Passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Senate passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act today, banning the import of products from China’s Xinjiang region into the United States. The bill is on its way to President Biden for his signature. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):
SEIA Closes Year With New Slate of Elected and At-Large Board Members as Industry Forges Ahead to 2030
Today SEIA announced the addition of a new slate of at-large and elected board members to lead the industry toward its goals for the Solar+ Decade.