California Now 6th Globally in Installed Solar Capacity
If California was a nation, it would rank sixth in the world in installed solar energy capacity. That’s pretty amazing – and one of the key takeaways from the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, which was just released by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Missouri Becoming Hotbed for Solar Energy Initiatives
With more than 8,000 companies now operating nationwide, solar energy has become one of the fastest-growing industries in America – thanks, in large part, to remarkable growth on both the West and East coasts.
Consumer Guide to Home Solar
Version 5 - Updated June 2023In an effort to make 'going solar' as effortless and streamlined as possible, SEIA has developed a Guide to Solar Power tailored for residential consumers. This 6 page guide informs potential solar customers about the financing options available, contracting terms to be aware of, and other useful tips. This guide will be updated regularly. For more information on SEIA's Consumer Protection practices and resources, visit our Consumer Protection resource center.
University of Michigan Poll: 74% of Americans Support RES
A poll conducted by the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Muhlenberg Institute of Public Opinion found that 74% of Americans believe state governments should require a certain amount of electricity to be sourced from renewables such as solar.
PV Interconnection Timeline Survey
SEIA is supporting EQ Research in a project to highlight the often long and burdensome utility interconnection process across the country.
Model Leases and PPAs
Initially developed under the Solar Access to Public Capital (SAPC) working group led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the following model contracts have been endorsed and modified by SEIA as a critical component of our consumer protection and cost reduction programs.
North Star Poll: Survey of Registered Florida Votes on Energy Issues
North Star Opinion Reseach conducted a poll of Florida voters for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in October of 2014. The poll found that a majority of Florida voters support increased access to solar through net metering and other public policies that incentivize the development of solar across the state. 71% of those polled favor net metering, and 74% said they support a statewide legislative effort to allow companies to install solar panels on homes and business at no upfront cost to the consumer.
Hannah Solar and the U.S. Navy Join Mississippi Power
Mississippi Power is partnering with Hannah Solar, LLC, and the U.S. Navy to build solar systems at two different locations in the company’s service territory. The U.S. Navy intends to fulfill the Secretary of the Navy's goal to produce one gigawatt of renewable energy.
Zogby Analytics Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Extending Renewable Energy Incentives
In a poll conducted in April 2-15 by Zogby Analytics for SolarCity, 74% of Americans polled favored continuing federal tax incentives that support the growth of the solar and wind industries, including 82% of Democrats, two thirds of Republicans (67%) and 72% of Independents.
Morning Consult Poll, May 2014
In May 2014, Morning Consult conducted a poll on public support for renewable energy technologies. The poll found that solar had a 92 percent favorability rating, the highest of any option provided.