Press Release Archive
SEIA issues press releases on topics ranging from state and federal policy to brand new research and data. Browse the archive of all press releases below. To explore our full news center, including blogs and other solar news, click here.
Community Solar Bill Gets Introduced in Pennsylvania Legislature
HARRISBURG, PA and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday Pennsylvania Senator Mario Scavello introduced SB 472, which would enable community solar in the Commonwealth. Following is a statement from Scott Elias, senior manager of state affairs, Mid-Atlantic for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the development in Pennsylvania.
Tax Certainty for Solar Projects Makes it into Final Massachusetts Climate Bill
BOSTON and Washington, D.C. — Today the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed, “An Act Creating A Roadmap for the Next Generation of Climate Policy.” The bill contains numerous policy proposals related to clean energy, including measures that clarify tax treatment for solar projects, and now goes back to the Governor for signature.
FERC Reverses Course on Capacity Calculations for Qualifying Facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Gizelle Wray, director of regulatory affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) decision on Broadview and its impact on the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA).
Solar Industry Congratulates U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Her Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the confirmation of President Biden’s U.S. Trade Representative nominee, Katherine Tai:
Solar Industry Sets Records in 2020, On Track to Quadruple by 2030
WASHINGTON, D.C. and HOUSTON, TX — The U.S. solar industry grew 43% and installed a record 19.2 gigawatts (GWdc) of capacity in 2020, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2020 Year-in-Review report, released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.
Solar Advocates Propose Net Billing in California to Spur Rooftop Solar Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Vote Solar are calling on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to adopt a compensation framework for future residential solar customers that promotes equity and incentivizes sustainable market growth: net billing.
National Clean Energy Coalition Urges FERC to Carefully Examine Southeast Utilities’ Proposed Electricity Trading Platform
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, national associations AEE, AEBG, REBA, and SEIA announced they have submitted joint comments to FERC asking regulators to closely examine shortcomings in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market proposal, which 14 electric utilities submitted to FERC in February 2021.
Solar Industry Congratulates Secretary Deb Haaland on Her Historic Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the U.S. Senate’s historic confirmation of President Biden’s Interior secretary nominee, Deb Haaland:
National Solar Trade Group Strengthens Leadership Ranks with New Board Members
WASHINGTON, D.C.— This winter the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) welcomed Inovateus Solar, Sunnova, Sunlight Financial and Aon to its board of directors. The four companies represent a range of solar sectors, including finance, residential and commercial installation, and utility-scale solar development. They come to SEIA’s board as the organization focuses on new market opportunities for solar to reach 20% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030.
Solar Industry Congratulates Secretary Granholm on Confirmation, Looks Forward to Collaboration
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Jennifer Granholm as President Biden’s Energy Secretary: