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SEIA comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission joint proposed rules regarding the further definition of "swap."

On February 6, 2012, SEIA filed reply comments in Texas PUC Project No. 39797, a rulemaking to implement SB 365 and SB 981, which are intended to clarify who may own renewable and natural gas distributed generation and eliminate regulatory hurdles to such ownership.

On April 13, SEIA, in conjunction with the El Paso Solar Energy Association, filed a motion to intervene in Texas PUC Project No. 40094, an El Paso Electric rate case. As part of the rate case, El Paso Electric has proposed a $2.25 per kW charge for solar customers in its service territory for systems installed after December 31, 2012.

The DOE Loan Guarantee Program creates jobs and reduces the cost of solar energy. Our new infographic shows why the program is a good deal for America.

On June 15, 2012, SEIA filed comments in PUCT Project No. 40268 addressing ERCOT's long-term resource adequacy issues. SEIA explained that solar is an ideal resource to meet Texas's growing electricity needs because it has a high effective peak capacity value, is quick to market, can be located in a geographically targeted manner, is highly modular and scalable, uses little to no water, and has minimal operating and maintenance costs and no fuel costs. SEIA also requested new pricing mechanisms for solar generation to better monetize solar's unique reliability services and the investor risk mitigation it provides.

Env. & Social Resp. WG 7.10.12