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.
Favorable Permitting Practices Can Reduce PV Costs 4%-12%
A recent Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report finds that streamlined city permitting practices can reduce the cost of installed PV systems by $0.27-$0.77 per watt, relative to cities with less favorable permitting standards. Development times can be shorted by an average of 24 days, under favorable permitting standards.
State Solar PolicyFinal Draft - SEIA Comments for Ways & Means Energy Working Group
SEIA’s final comments to be submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee Energy Working Group. This final draft of the comments incorporates comments received from our member companies.
Draft Ways & Means Comments for FAC Review and Use
Please see attached SEIA’s draft comments to be submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee Energy Working Group. The comments will be finalized and submitted by Monday, April 15. We encourage you to use these comments to draft comments on behalf of your company to further educate Committee members on important tax issues for our industry.
Rhone Resch Presentation Before the House Ways and Means Committee Energy Working Group
4.10.2013
The Case for the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The tremendous success of the ITC for solar energy projects exemplifies the importance of stable policy for the private sector and reveals a high return on public investment in solar energy in terms of economic benefits, domestic job creation, energy security and lower costs for consumers.
Finance & Tax