Solar and Storage Industry Statement on Chuckwalla National Monument 

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today President Biden issued a proclamation establishing the Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California.  
 
Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, senior vice president of policy for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the announcement: 

“SEIA, our members, utilities, Native American Tribes, and members of the conservation community worked together for many months on the Chuckwalla National Monument — and the final monument is better because of it. The final proclamation and monument boundary protects the region’s cultural values and environment while providing for essential renewable energy and future transmission development. We hope Chuckwalla serves as a model of collaboration in monument planning moving forward.” 

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About SEIA®: 

The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy, creating the framework for solar to achieve 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org and follow @SEIA on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.