Fact Sheets
America Supports Solar
Americans from across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support solar, including federal incentives for solar.
Appropriations
SEIA's recommendations for Fiscal Year 2012 Budget.
Backgrounder: The Success of the 1603 Treasury Program
Information on the success of the Section 1603 Treasury Program and the rationale for why it should be extended.
Behind the Solyndra Headlines
Learn more about America's solar energy boom.
BLM Permitting
Information on utility-scale solar power on federal lands.
BLM 2011 Priority Renewable Energy Projects
Information on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) 2011 priority solar power projects.
BLM 2012 Priority Renewable Energy Projects
Information on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) 2012 priority solar power projects.
Building Integrated PV
Information on PV systems that are fully integrated into the architecture of a structure.
Clean Energy Bank
Information on the creation and benefits of a Clean Energy Bank.
Competitive Leasing
Information on why a competitive leasing system for utility-scale solar power projects on public lands could lengthen and complicate siting of projects, thereby increasing costs and the resulting price of electricity generated.
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Technologies
Information on concentrating solar power technologies including parabolic trough systems, power towers, compact linear Fresnel and dish systems.
Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program
Information on the Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program, including how loan guarantees work and success stories.
Extend the Section 1603 Treasury Program
Information on how the Section 1603 Treasury Program provides needed marketplace liquidity and continues to drive strong growth in a wide range of clean energy industries in a technology-neutral manner.
Facts on America's Solar Industry
Federal and State Government Solar Projects
Examples of solar projects financed through long-term clean energy contracts that are reducing federal and state electricity bills.
Long-Term Clean Energy Contracting Authority for Federal Agencies
Information on why Congress should support long-term clean energy contracting authority for the entire executive branch.
Manufacturing Incentives for Solar Energy
The United States continues record-setting growth in renewable energy project construction. A stronger and more competitive U.S. domestic manufacturing base will support more robust job creation and economic growth.
Net Metering
Information on how net metering saves consumers money and creates jobs.
Permitted and Pending Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects on Public Lands
Information on utility-scale solar power projects pending at and permitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Photovoltaic Solar Technology
Basic information about Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Power and America's solar resources.
Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) - Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
Information on the National Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) and the importance for legislation on this issue.
Solar Energy Facts: Year-In-Review 2011
The U.S. solar energy industry achieved a new record for installations and growth in 2011.
Solar Energy Facts: Correcting Old Myths
Solar Energy Technologies Overview
An overview of the different types of solar energy technologies.
Solar Industry Commitment to Environmental & Social Responsibility
One of SEIA's top priorities is to help ensure a sustainable solar supply chain globally. In support of this mission, SEIA is taking proactive steps to promote environmental and social responsibility within the industry.
Solar Heating and Cooling
Background information on solar heating and cooling technologies.
Solar Systems for Commercial Pools
Information on solar heated commercial pools and the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit.
Solar Water Heating
Information exclusively on solar water heating.
Supplemental Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Solar Energy Development
Information on the Supplement to the Draft PEIS issued by the BLM and DOE in October 2011 and the comments filed by SEIA.
The Case for the Solar Investment Tax Credit
Information on the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), including how the ITC fuels dramatic growth in solar installations.
The History of Solar Energy
Information on how solar energy has been harnessed and utilized throughout the ages.
Transmission Policy
Information on the Green Power Super Highways and the changes needed to current transmission policies in order to aid in renewable energy deployment.
Utility-Scale Solar Power
Background information on utility-scale solar technology and its potential to create jobs and reduce carbon emissions.
Utility-Scale Solar Power and Strategic Planning for Habitat Conservation
Information on the processes used to ensure that solar power development has minimal impact on natural habitats.
Utility-Scale Solar Power and Responsible Land Use
Information on the processes used to ensure that solar power development has minimal environmental impacts.
Utility-Scale Solar Power and Responsible Water Resource Management
Information on how utility-scale solar is working to minimize its water usage.
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