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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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November 10, 2025
Energy Affordability Was on the Ballot. Clean Energy as the Solution Won.

In the months leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, fast-rising electricity prices — and what to do about them — emerged as a priority issue for voters around the country....

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November 4, 2025

Solar and Storage Industry Congratulates Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger on Her Election Victory

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “I want to congratulate Governor-elect Abigail Spa...

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RE+ - August 12 - 13, 2026
RE+ Mid-Atlantic 2026

This is the event to expand your business, connect with industry leaders, and gain insight into the latest trends and policies impacting the Mid-Atlantic market. RE+ Mid-Atlantic is a forum for pro...

Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
July 17, 2024
Solar Stories: Reliable and Affordable

“If a storm comes through and lights kick off, I’ve still got power.” Across the country, Americans with solar on their rooftops are speaking up about the benefits they are seeing from reside...

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April 29, 2024

Virginia Enacts Law to Strengthen Energy Choice with Third-Party Solar Financing

RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia General Assembly has officially passed House Bill 1062/Senate Bill 271, allowing rooftop solar leasing with a third-party in Virginia and strengthening energy choice f...

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April 12, 2022

Governor Youngkin Signs Energy Generation Property Tax Exemption Into Law, Strengthening Energy Freedom in Virginia

RICHMOND, VA — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill into law today which creates a property tax exemption for residential and mixed-use solar energy systems up to 25 kilowatts in size. ...

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March 6, 2020

Virginia Passes Landmark Zero Carbon Bill That Prioritizes Solar Access

WASHINGTON D.C. — This week an amended version of the Virginia Clean Economy Act cleared the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate and is now on its way to Governor Northam’s desk for...

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March 6, 2020

‘Virginia Solar for All’ Applauds Historic Passage of Virginia Clean Economy Act

RICHMOND, VA – Members of the Virginia Solar for All campaign applauded the historic passage of the Virginia Clean Economy Act on Friday, the culmination of hundreds of hours of collaboration, ne...

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October 2, 2018

Solar Industry Welcomes 2018 Virginia Energy Plan and Commitments to Expand Solar Energy

Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam released the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan, which included a detailed strategy to increase access to solar and expand solar production in the state.

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