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.
Softer Solar Landings: Options to Avoid the Investment Tax Credit Cliff
This policy brief estimates the impacts that current law would have on the solar industry. It also formulates several policy alternatives and estimates their effectiveness at mitigating the negative impacts of the investment tax credit cliff embedded within current law.
Rooftop Solar | Finance & Tax | Regulatory PolicySEIA Comments Re Tax Reform Discussion Groups
On April 15, 2015 SEIA filed comments with the Individual, Business, and Community Development & Infrastructure Tax Reform Working Groups of the Senate Finance Committee.
Finance & TaxBridging the Clean Energy Divide: Affordable Clean Energy Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
In their new report, the National Resources Defense Council delves into the impacts of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed Clean Power Plan on more vulnerable communities. The NRDC examines the affordable solutions available that can provide the health and efficiency benefits to all Americans - including low- and fixed-income Americans.
Rooftop Solar | Environment | Regulatory Policy | Solar TechnologiesZogby 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.
Industry-backed Best Practices Guides Aim to Lower Financing Costs for Solar Energy Systems
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.