The solar energy industry has a long history of groundbreaking technological development and innovation. SEIA is attempting to channel energy into a culture of participation in public affairs and government advocacy.

SEIA's Portfolio of Policy Priorities to boost solar energy

Legislative Action Center


SEIA's Legislative Action Website can help you in contacting your elected representatives about issues affecting the solar energy industry. Much of SEIA's success is owed to our ability to demonstrate how specific issues are important to our members.

Make sure you are registered for SEIA's Action Alerts. All SEIA members with email addresses on file are already registered. If you are not a member, or are not sure if your email address is registered, click the link below.

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Key Bills and Legislation

110th Congress (2007-2008)

  • H.R. 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008
  • H.R.6049: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008
  • Full list

Policy Support Letters


SEIA works with coalition partners to author and circulate letters on a variety of topics.


Fact Sheets


SEIA staff prepares fact sheets on a number of issues affecting the solar industry including climate change, tax policy, or other issues of interest to the solar community.

View Fact Sheets

Grass Roots / Grass Tops Efforts


In addition to lobbying, SEIA organizes grassroots and grass-tops efforts. These efforts include coordinating the efforts of our policy partners, solar companies, large businesses, and elected officials who are supportive of solar energy to help enact pro-solar policies.

To support SEIA's grassroots efforts, please join our online Solar Community

Take Action


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Lobbying 101


Want to be a more effective advocate for solar issues? Take a look at SEIA's Lobbying 101