climate and equity
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Climate Change
Solar energy is a renewable, carbon-free resource available in every geographic region of the U.S., with enormous potential to reduce our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Any market or policy proposal to address climate change should include significant development of solar and other clean energy technologies to power a clean, affordable economic future.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity at all levels. We are developing strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry as a whole.
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Low-Income Solar Access
As the national solar trade association, SEIA encourages solutions to maximize access to solar energy to all families and communities, regardless of zip code, income level, or any other factor.
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Environmental Justice
As an industry that deploys clean, reliable, affordable electricity, SEIA recognizes the critical role for environmental justice in the energy transition, and the need for climate solutions to take into account the disproportionate impacts felt by frontline communities.
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Diverse Suppliers Database
Companies with diverse ownership work in every aspect and vertical within the solar industry, from manufacturers and project developers, to installers and financiers. This database has been developed at the direction of SEIA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Leadership Council as part of an effort to support and promote diverse businesses in the industry.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Certification Program
SEIA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Certification program is a first-of-its-kind platform that encourages energy companies to implement evidence-based DEIJ best practices within their companies. The program provides resources and guidance as businesses evaluate their current DEIJ progress, and similar to other programs like LEED, users will achieve levels of certification based on the activities they complete.
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