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The Energy Storage Market Outlook (ESMO) is a quarterly publication produced by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. ESMO draws on Benchmark’s proprietary grid and behind the meter data on...
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced that Ben Norris has been elevated to serve as the organization’s general counsel and senior vice president of regulatory affairs. In his...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed a record 20.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in Q2, bringing total installations in the first half of 2026 to 30.8 GWh, according to...
The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. SEIA works with its 1,200 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. According to the U.S....
TRENTON, NJ — Today, the New Jersey Senate passed A-5264, a bill to streamline and modernize the process for permitting residential solar energy systems. The law takes effect immediately. Followi...
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today the Illinois legislature passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, a bill that will help Illinois families and businesses save $13 billion on their electricity...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is unveiling a new policy agenda that details the critical actions that local, state, and federal leaders must take to stre...
BOSTON — Today, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) issued final SMART 3.0 regulations. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the Alliance for the ...
By Daniel Giese Solar and storage make for a more reliable, affordable power grid, and Texas — the energy capital — is a shining example. Texas has installed more solar and storage than any...
DENVER — Following is a statement from Wil Gehl, InterMountain West senior manager for the Solar Energy Industries Association, on Governor Polis’ executive action to support clean energy d...
RALEIGH, NC — Following is a statement from Caitlin Vincent, director of Southeast state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association, on the North Carolina General Assembly’s vote to ove...
Affordability is the biggest issue facing Californians in 2025. The price of most things — housing, childcare, groceries, etc. — has been increasing statewide, and recently, energy prices have ...
“I think it’s starting to resonate more broadly just the impact the industry is having on construction and other industries that we use to develop these projects.” -Priscilla Barbour Rand...
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