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The Solar Century: Landmark Moments in the History of Solar Energy

Solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology...
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California Solar and Storage
October 1, 2026
SEIA Statement on Governor Newsom's Actions on Clean Energy Bills

Following statement on California legislative updates is attributable to Stephanie Doyle, California state affairs director for the Solar Energy Industries Association: “The solar and storage...

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Energy storage connected to the grid
August 25, 2026
Energy Storage Is Strengthening Reliability. These Five States Are Leading the Charge

Americans don’t think about grid reliability. They flip the light switch, open the refrigerator, turn up the AC, and expect the power to be there. But as electricity demand surges from data cente...

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Solar and storage Massachusetts
August 21, 2026
Massachusetts Is Taking Steps to Lower Energy Costs. Let’s Get the Details Right.

Massachusetts lawmakers are working to make electricity more affordable. Both the Massachusetts House and Senate passed energy bills (S.3166 and H.5175) this year that would support grid reliabilit...

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Solar and storage Massachusetts
July 1, 2026
SEIA Applauds Massachusetts Senate for Advancing Energy Affordability and Solar Permitting Reforms

BOSTON — Today the Massachusetts Senate passed landmark energy legislation, S. 3143, which will help expand access to affordable, reliable clean energy across the Commonwealth. Following is a sta...

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Virginia Solar & Storage
May 1, 2026
STATEMENT: Virginia Regulators Reject Dominion Request to Slash Compensation for Solar Customers Sending Energy to Grid

RICHMOND, VA — Yesterday Virginia’s State Corporation Commission (SCC) protected fair compensation rates for rooftop solar customers that send excess energy to the grid. The SCC denied Domi...

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Virginia Solar & Storage
April 14, 2026
STATEMENT: Governor Spanberger Delivers on Energy Affordability, Blazing a Path for State Leaders Nationwide

RICHMOND, VA — Yesterday Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of energy bills that will help lower Virginians’ electricity bills, strengthen grid reliability, and boost the local econ...

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April 2, 2026
MnSEIA, SEIA, and CCSA Statements on the Approval of Xcel Energy’s Capacity Connect Proposal

SAINT PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) released the follo...

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Virginia Solar & Storage
January 23, 2026
Solar and Storage: The Key for Energy Affordability in Virginia

Electricity demand in Virginia is rising at a historic pace, and families and businesses are feeling the impact in the form of higher utility bills. Solar and energy storage offer the most immediat...

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January 8, 2026
From Sea to Shining Sea: A Recap of 2025 State Solar Policy Wins

Illinois took a major step forward today as Governor JB Pritzker signed the 2025 Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, expanding battery storage and advancing a statewide virtual power plant p...

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