Green technology came up a few times in President Obama’s State of the Union speech Tuesday — particularly the use of solar and wind energy.
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How Homeowners Are Getting Solar Panels Without a Lot of Upfront Cash
The use of residential solar panels is heating up because of leasing programs that let homeowners install the equipment without putting down a lot of cash upfront.
Solar the No. 1 power preference for Arizonans
Solar is popular in Arizona, and a new survey shows that opinion isn’t waning.
SEIA Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address
Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address to Congress:
Solar Capacity Tops 100 Gigawatts on Asian Markets
Global solar-power capacity rose to at least 101 gigawatts last year as growth in China, the U.S. and Japan outstripped some markets in Europe.
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SEIA Applauds Sec. Salazar for Progress on Utility-Scale Solar Projects
The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) praised Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for his leadership that resulted in the groundbreaking today for the 1,000 megawatt (MW) Blythe Solar Power Project in Blythe, Calif., which will be the world's largest solar energy facility. The completed project is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 200,000 households.
U.S. Solar Energy Industry Continues Record-Setting Growth in 2011
The U.S. solar energy industry continued to be one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy in Q1 2011 according to the U.S. Solar Market InsightTM: Q1 2011 released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and GTM Research.
SEIA Commends Secretary Salazar, Obama Administration for Continued Commitment to Developing Solar Energy Projects on Public Land
Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the following statement today on efforts by the Obama Administration, and particularly Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, to develop utility-scale solar energy projects on public lands.
SEIA President Rhone Resch Testifies before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee
Today Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA), testified before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee hearing, "American Energy Initiative: Identifying Roadblocks to Wind and Solar Energy on Public Lands and Waters."
Solar Energy Industries Association Hires Manning Feraci, Expands Policy and Outreach Capacity
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced that it has hired Manning Feraci to serve as Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the organization effective Monday, May 9. Feraci will lead the organization's efforts on Capitol Hill.
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A Look Back at Solar Energy in 2012
2012 was a big year for solar, both domestically and globally, with some unlikely players throwing their hats into the ring and upping the ante on achievable power generating capacity. Here's a wrap-up of some of the year's most impactful events in the solar industry, with a little added perspective from some experts in the field.
Plant, projects help Napoleon earn title of 'America's Number One Solar Small Town'
Michael Peck still finds it amazing that a tiny area smack in the middle of rural northwest Ohio can have such a large solar footprint.
Granted, since last February, the city of Napoleon has been home to a solar panel-making operation headed by Mr. Peck, chairman of Isofoton North America Inc., an offspring of Spanish solar panel Isofoton.
Amid Global Trade Fight, a Bright Year for Solar Use in the U.S.
The United States installed more solar panels in 2012 than in any previous year, according to a new report, with residential use of solar power up 70 percent over 2011.
Get Ready, Utilities: Solar Is Coming
Quick question. Your state has good sunshine, lots of open rooftops, and the cost of solar energy has been falling by 10% per year. Do you think it will take 13 years to double the 10 megawatts (MW) of installed solar power?
Colorado's solar industry continues to gather steam
The solar industry continues to gather steam in Colorado, even as many subsidies have been changed or reduced.
