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SEIA is the solar energy industry’s go-to source for the latest coverage on solar power, including U.S. and international policy, research and polls, business and financing trends, and more. Our staff strives to support the media covering solar energy issues and guide our members on effective media outreach with clear statements, background materials, news and multimedia resources.

SEIA is committed to informing policymakers, the media, and the American public about the benefits of solar energy for today’s communities, our economy, and our country.

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Friday, February 22, 2013
Press Release

SEIA Calls on Massachusetts to Increase Solar Carve-Out

The Patrick Administration today announced a process to further accelerate solar energy deployment in Massachusetts. This news comes as Massachusetts is within a year to 18 months of reaching the 400 megawatts (MW) target of the existing solar carve-out.

Establishing a more aggressive solar carve-out program would bring Massachusetts up to the level of other states in the northeast that are supporting local solar industries.  New Jersey has a 4 gigawatt (GW) goal for solar energy deployment, while Maryland has a 1.3 GW goal.

Friday, February 22, 2013
Solar in the News

In California, Affordable Solar Power for the 99%

It wasn’t too long ago that rooftop solar panels were yet another expensive add-on for high end homes, but then again, it wasn’t too long ago that only the rich kids at your high school could afford pocket calculators, let alone mobile phones.

Thursday, February 21, 2013
Solar in the News

Vermont launches new energy loan program

The state of Vermont is launching a new program to make low-interest loans available to businesses for renewable energy and efficiency projects.

Thursday, February 21, 2013
Solar in the News

School banks on going solar

Rows of panels line the roof of the Philomath High School gym. For the past month, the photovoltaic system, commonly known as a solar panel system, has been collecting sunlight — and returning energy.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Solar in the News

Home Solar Systems to Be an Option for Honda Customers

Automakers have long resorted to incentives like zero-percent financing, rewards points and rebates to inspire customer loyalty. Now Honda is offering a different deal: inexpensive home solar power systems for customers.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Press Release

SEIA Statement on Tonight's Jobs Speech by President Obama

Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the following statement today ahead of President Obama's speech outlining steps Congress should take to create jobs.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Press Release

SEIA Statement on Nationwide Military Solar Energy Project

Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the following statement after today's announcement by Energy Secretary Chu of a $344 million loan guarantee from the Department of Energy to support a national solar energy project on military homes. The "SolarStrong" project proposes to install solar photovoltaic systems on 160,000 military homes on 124 bases in 33 states. Project partners include installer SolarCity and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. SolarCity plans to fill as many as possible of the estimated 3,000 jobs created under this project with U.S. veterans and military family members.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Solar in the News

How Social Networks Are Fueling The Solar Boom

Thanks to our seemingly infinite social networks, we are inundated with recommendations influencing our tastes and preferences from food to clothing brands. Social influence stronger in conversations with neighbors and good friends, which is beginning to extend from our desktops to our rooftop energy decisions in a new phenomenon I call “social solar.”

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