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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.
Solar Prices Continue to Rise but Build Back Better Act Will Boost Installs 31% Through 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. and HOUSTON, TX — For the second quarter in a row, trade policy uncertainty and supply chain constraints are driving solar price increases across all market segments, according to the US Solar Market Insight report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business.
California Decision Would Gut Net Metering, Harm Clean Energy Progress
SACRAMENTO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposal that will create the highest solar tax in the country and tarnish the state’s clean energy legacy. The proposal imposes fees on solar and storage customers, making solar and storage more expensive and less accessible to all Californians.
Solar Industry Statement on USITC’s Section 201 Tariff Recommendation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After determining last month that the Section 201 tariffs on solar cells and modules should be extended, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued its remedy recommendation to President Biden today. The President will make a final decision on whether to extend the job-killing tariffs or end them and allow U.S. clean energy deployment to soar. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, on the Commission’s proposal:
Net Metering Agreement in North Carolina Follows South Carolina’s Lead
RAHLEIGH, NC and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over the past few years, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) advocated for energy choice and solar energy expansion in North Carolina through policies that work for the region.