Ohio Governor John Kasich Takes Strong Step Supporting Solar Energy
Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association, on Governor Kasich’s veto of House Bill 554, clearing the way for reinstatement of the state’s renewable energy standard.
Solar Industry Applauds Baker Administration's Commitment to Solar in the Commonwealth
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) commended the Baker Administration’s proposal to double solar energy development in Massachusetts today at a community solar project dedication hosted by Clean Energy Collective.
SEIA Statement on Defeat of Florida Constitutional Amendment 1
Election returns show that voters in Florida have rejected the anti-solar Amendment 1 ballot initiative. Following is a statement from Tom Kimbis, interim president of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the election results
Polls Show Sharp Momentum Shift on Florida Amendment 1
Polls conducted this past week indicate a sharp momentum shift on the anti-solar Amendment 1 ballot initiative in Florida. As public backlash mounts, the electric utility interests funding the deceptively worded amendment have doubled down, reportedly spending another $3.5 million to continue to deceive Floridians.
New York Roadmaps Path to Solar Growth
Today, New York’s Department of Public Services staff delivered recommendations to state regulators as part of the state’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources initiative. The report marks the first major milestone in Reforming the Energy Vision process, and depicts a promising opportunity for solar to deliver job growth, healthy communities and grid resiliency to the Empire State.
Massachusetts Blocks National Grid’s Untested Rate Design Plans
A big win for solar in Massachusetts! The Bay State’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued an order that prevents the utility National Grid from hitting homeowners with exorbitantly high fees, which would have damaged prospects for solar in this burgeoning clean energy state.Working with our regional partner, the Northeast Clean Energy Council, and other aligned parties including our friends at Vote Solar, the Energy Freedom Coalition, and the Acadia Center, we successfully blocked several potentially harmful rate design proposals advanced by National Grid.
Governor's Task Force Recommendations to Promote Solar Belong in 2017 Legislative Package
Following is a statement from Tom Kimbis, interim president of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), in response to the recommendations made by Nevada’s New Energy Industry Task Force (NEITF) on Tuesday:
SEIA Urges Energy Task Force to Build on Solar Innovation in Nevada
Following is a statement from Tom Kimbis, interim president of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): Along with its 1,000 member companies, SEIA applauds the leadership of Governor Sandoval in tackling tough issues head on by forming the New Energy Industry Task Force (NEITF).
SEIA is Part of Large Settlement to Resolve Energy Issues in Colorado
Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on today’s filing of a multi-faceted settlement to resolve energy issues in Colorado
New York Should be Applauded for Setting a 50 Percent Clean Energy Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on the New York Public Service Commission's approval of a 50 percent Clean Energy Standard by 2030: