SEIA Applauds FERC Small Generation Interconnection Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Saying it will help to spur solar deployment nationwide, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) praised a new rule approved today by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that will expedite and reduce the cost of solar project interconnection, while maintaining the reliability and safety of the electric grid.
SEIA Applauds Introduction of American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christopher Mansour, Vice President of Federal Affairs of the Solar Energy Industries Association, released the following statement today in support of new legislation by Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) that would require utilities to generate 25 percent of their electricity from wind, solar and other renewable energy sources by 2025:
SEIA Applauds Introduction of Renewable Energy Standard Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christopher Mansour, Vice President of Federal Affairs of the Solar Energy Industries Association, released the following statement today in support of new legislation by Senators Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) that would require utilities to generate 25 percent of their electricity from wind, solar and other renewable energy sources by 2025:
SEIA Leadership Urges Industry to Unite in Face of Challenges
CHICAGO, IL -- Speaking at the opening session of Solar Power International 2013 -- the largest solar trade show in America -- Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association delivered the following remarks:Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to Chicago. Welcome to SPI 2013. And welcome to the Big Leagues.
Effects of a Federal Government Shutdown
Each federal agency prepared and published plans outlining which activities would continue and which activities would be halted if no federal spending bill was passed prior to October 1, 2013. Inside are links to and excerpts from those plans relevant to the solar industry. Please keep in mind that this situation is in flux. Some agencies have enough funding to continue certain activities for a few days or weeks, but a continued government shutdown would force more activities to cease.
SEIA Urges Congress to End Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Concerned that a prolonged government shutdown could do long-term harm to the U.S. economy, SEIA President and CEO Rhone Resch today issued the following statement:
Key Lawmakers Support Efforts to End U.S.-China Solar Dispute
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SEIA Offers Industry Proposal to End U.S-China Solar Dispute
With no end in sight to the ongoing solar trade dispute between the United States and China, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is offering an industry compromise between the U.S. and Chinese solar industries, which could serve as the centerpiece for a fair, negotiated settlement of outstanding issues, benefit end users, and encourage the proliferation of solar energy in the United States and globally.
Comments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Proposed Interagency CRA Q&As
On May 17, 2013, SEIA submitted comments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The comments identify banking regulations associated with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and the Public Welfare Investment authority that could be clarified and improved to recognize the public welfare and community development objectives served by the deployment of solar energy in the United States.
Key Developments
Key DevelopmentsSeptember 18, 2014