Press Release Archive
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U.S. Polysilicon Producers Get Relief in Latest Trump Trade Deal
While this trade deal won’t do anything to relax the solar tariffs, it is a positive development for the U.S. solar industry.
SEIA Board Elects Solar Veteran as New Chair
George Hershman, president of Swinerton Renewable Energy, is the new chair of SEIA's Board of Directors.
Solar Industry Urges New Jersey Governor to Sign Flexible Spending Caps Legislation for Clean Energy Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. and TRENTON, N.J. — Today, the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate passed legislation that clarifies the Board of Public Utilities’ (BPU) authority under the Clean Energy Act. The identical bills authorize the BPU to rollover unused funding to the following year when calculating the cost caps. This measure would ease current constraints found under the program’s year-to-year cost caps.
Solar Industry Vows to Lead Power Generation in the 2020s
When energy and climate analysts look back on the 2020s, they will see a transformed energy landscape dominated by new solar energy generation, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said in recognition of the start of the Solar+ Decade.
Solar Industry to FERC: Stay in Your Lane and Honor State Clean Energy Policies
Following is a statement from Katherine Gensler, vice president of regulatory affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) decision on PJM Interconnection’s capacity market pricing proposal: “The Commission’s decision today is bad for renewable energy, bad for states and bad for customers.
Leading Community Solar Developer Nexamp Joins SEIA Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry, announced today the addition of Nexamp to its board of directors. Founded by two U.S. military veterans in 2007, Nexamp is committed to making energy clean, simple and accessible through programs that leverage the latest solar and energy storage technology for community-scale implementation. The company, a pioneer in community solar, advocates for equitable solar policy at the state and national level.
Industry Vows to Continue Fight for Pro-Solar Policies, Despite Missed Opportunity This Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Congress and the White House were unable to agree on including an extension of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in an end of year tax package meaning the credit will decrease at the end of this year. The measure also failed to include energy storage in the ITC. This represents a missed opportunity to take an achievable step to boost the economy, add jobs and reduce carbon emissions. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association on this development:
SEIA Adds New Board Members as Industry Enters Solar+ Decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Solar Energy Industries Association members have elected three at-large members and five division chairs to serve on the SEIA Board of Directors. The elected appointments are for two years. The new directors will help SEIA develop strategies to advance tax and trade policies, protect and create strong state solar markets and ensure competition. These priorities will lead to economic growth, jobs, and serious solutions to addressing climate change.
U.S. Solar Market and 15 States See Best Quarter Ever for Residential Solar
The U.S. residential solar market reached record highs in the third quarter of 2019 with 712 megawatts of solar installed.
New York DPS Whitepaper Takes Step Toward the Future of Solar Rate Design
The New York Department of Public Service (DPS) released a long-anticipated whitepaper that proposes rate design changes for residential solar customers in the state.