Resources
SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.
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Letter from Senator Merkley on Supporting Renewable Energy in the Tax Reform Process
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and ranking Republican Orrin Hatch (R-UT) sent a Dear Colleague letter on June 27, 2013 proposing a “blank-slate” approach as the legislative starting point for tax reform. They called on their Senate colleagues to provide input and proposals by July 26th on which tax expenditures should be retained or improved in a reformed tax code. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) has sponsored a letter in support of retaining long-term tax incentives that will continue to encourage the growth of clean and renewable domestic energy resources.
SEIA, Leading Business Groups Urge Vice President to Raise India Trade Concerns
With widespread U.S. concerns over India’s trade practices and policies, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) – along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and nearly 40 other leading American business groups – are urging Vice President Biden to raise these concerns during his visit to India later this month.
International TradeTax Reform Letters
The Senate Finance Committee tax reform effort is heating up as the deadline for Senators to submit their letters and comments to the Committee is now a week away.
Updated Baucus-Hatch Dear Colleague on Tax Reform
DRAFT The Honorable Max Baucus The Honorable Orrin HatchChairman Ranking RepublicanSenate Committee on Finance Senate Committee on Finance
SC Partners Report
SC Partners Summary from the DSCC Vineyard Weekend regarding the Baucus/Hatch letter and what Senators are thinking about how to proceed.