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.
Concentrating Solar Power with Storage Provides High Grid Value
A recent NREL report finds that concentrating solar power systems (CSP) with thermal energy storage (TES) provide value to the grid that is $30/MWh to $51/MWh higher than conventional base load generation. The analysis focused on grid performance in California under a 33% renewable scenario.
Regulatory PolicySuggested SHC Advocacy Fund Company Contribution Levels
Suggested SHC Advocacy Fund Company Contribution Levels
SEIA’s Protest of PacifiCorp’s Proposed Rate Changes
Pursuant to Rules 211 and 214 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) Rules of Practice and Procedure,[1] the Solar Energy Industries Association respectfully submits this protest regarding PacifiCorp’s proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (“OATT”) Schedules 3 and 3A.[2] PacifiCorp proposes to substantially increase its rates for Schedule 3: Regulation and Frequency Response Service, and also asks for differentiated cost recovery to serve variable energy resource (VER) and non-VER generators exporting power from PacifiCorp’s Balancing Authority Area (“BAA”) under Schedule 3A.
Senate Finance Committee Staff Infrastructure, Energy and Natural Resources Tax Reform Options Paper
On April 25, 2013, the Senate Finance Committee Staff released the Infrastructure, Energy and Natural Resources Option Paper. The options laid out in the paper were briefly discussed in a closed-door Finance Committee meeting today.
Finance & TaxFinancing through Public Capital Vehicles Can Lower Solar Costs 10%
A recent NREL report finds that the use of public capital (asset-backed securities, investment pools and real estate investment trusts) can lower the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) by up to $0.16 for residential projects and $0.08 for utility projects. As consumer confidence in securitization grows, prices could fall by as much as 30%.
Finance & TaxComments to House Ways and Means Committee Working Group on Energy Tax Reform
On April 15, 2013, SEIA submitted comments to the House Ways and Means Committee's Energy Tax Reform Working Group. The comments review the success of the 30-percent Investment Tax Credit in supporting the deployment of solar energy in the United States.
Finance & Tax