Press Release Archive
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SEIA Congratulates California Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom
SEIA congratulates Gavin Newsom on his successful campaign for governor in California.
SEIA Congratulates South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Re-election
SEIA congratulates South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on his re-election.
SEIA Congratulates New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Re-election Win
The solar industry congratulates Governor Andrew Cuomo on his re-election.
SEIA Congratulates Governor-Elect J.B. Pritzker on Campaign Victory in Illinois
Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker clearly recognizes the vital role that solar energy can play in Illinois.
SEIA Congratulates Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on Re-election
The solar industry congratulates Governor Charlie Baker on his reelection.
SEIA: Michigan Ruling Creates Some Much-Needed Certainty for the State’s Solar Market
Today, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a ruling finalizing the rates and standard contract terms that Consumers Energy Co., one of Michigan’s largest investor-owned utilities, must pay for energy and capacity from solar energy facilities and other independent power producers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA).
Solar Industry Welcomes 2018 Virginia Energy Plan and Commitments to Expand Solar Energy
Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan, which included a detailed strategy to increase access to solar and expand solar production in the state.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Advocates Welcome SMART Program Order
BOSTON, Mass. - Massachusetts solar advocates are pleased to see that the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has issued its Order on the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program. This will not only enable the launch of the program, it will allow the Massachusetts’ solar industry to begin to invest in new projects and return much-needed solar jobs to the Commonwealth.
SEIA Unveils Brand New Membership Structure, Streamlined Online Form
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced the roll out of an updated membership structure that makes it easier and more affordable than ever to join the national trade association for the U.S. solar industry.
New Poll Shows Solar Is the Favored Form of Electricity Nationwide
More than three-quarters of voters across party lines want to see their electric utilities invest more in solar energy – the most favored form of electricity among those polled -- and they want more action by the government to encourage the use of both large and small-scale solar power, according to fresh polling on people’s attitudes about energy.