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Federal Policy

August 3, 2021

Solar Industry Statement on the August 2021 Petition for Solar Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from John Smirnow, vice president of market strategy and general counsel at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the August 2, 2021 Sectio...

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August 2, 2021
American Climate Leadership: A Long-Term Commitment to Clean Energy

If Congress prioritizes smart, long-term solar policies, we can tackle the climate crisis and ensure a bright future for generations of Americans to come.

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July 20, 2021
Supply Chain Woes Call Attention to Solar Manufacturing Possibilities

The U.S. solar industry achieved a critical milestone this year, surpassing 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed electric generating capacity. While the industry continues to experience tremendous growt...

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July 15, 2021

FERC Proposes Overhaul of Transmission and Interconnection Rules

Today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) on reforms to transmission and interconnection rules for energy projects.

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July 14, 2021

Solar Industry Urges Congress to Fully Fund Energy Storage Shot and Renewable Energy Research

Today the Biden Administration unveiled details for its fiscal year 2022 budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy.

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July 13, 2021

Hot Solar Summer: Building Back Better with Clean Energy Infrastructure

America is facing an unprecedented opportunity to enact bold federal policies to decarbonize our electric grid and generate hundreds of thousands of quality clean energy jobs. To achieve this, SEIA...

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June 29, 2021

New IRS Safe Harbor Notice Provides Needed Relief and Clarity for Solar Companies

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a new notice that extends safe harbor for solar projects under the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Notice 2021-41 exten...

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June 21, 2021

100+ Organizations Urge Congress to Act on a 10-year Investment Tax Credit (ITC) extension

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Coalition for Clean Energy Jobs and Innovation is calling on political leaders to prioritize clean energy in upcoming infrastructure legislation. More than 100 organi...

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June 21, 2021

SEIA Calls for Ten-fold Increase in American Solar Manufacturing Capacity – 50GW by 2030

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), in support of Senator Jon Ossoff’s proposal for an advan...

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