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U.S. Solar Energy Jobs Increase by More Than 13 Percent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today highlighted initial findings from The Solar Foundation’s (TSF) third annual National Solar Jobs Census showing that solar energy jobs have experienced strong growth in the U.S. over the past year, despite global economic challenges. The full National Solar Jobs Census 2012, with analysis of employment trends across the entire solar industry is scheduled for release on Nov. 14, 2012 by TSF, a nonprofit research institution located in Washington, D.C.
Polls: Voters back clean energy, climate policies
On the eve of the first presidential debate, a flurry of new polls suggest most Americans support clean energy and policies to reduce climate change — topics that have garnered scant attention on the campaign trail.
Help Reduce PV Installation Soft Costs
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is working to reduce the soft costs (non-hardware) associated with PV installation. As part of this effort, they are collecting data from PV installers across the country who have installed residential or commericial systems in the first half of 2012. The collected data will be used to help develop best practices in regulation and permitting, while allowing NREL to develop baseline models to guage progress and develop strategies going forward. With recen
Joint Comments on the FHFA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
In September 2012 SEIA submitted joint comments to the FHFA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on PACE programs. Click the pdf to read more.
Solar Means Business Infographic 2012
A new report from SEIA and Vote Solar shows that solar energy is being deployed on a massive scale by the most iconic brands and best-managed companies in the U.S.
New Research: Top 20 Commercial Solar Users in the U.S. Includes Iconic American Brands
Solar energy is being deployed on a massive scale by the most iconic brands and best-managed companies in the U.S. in order to help lower operating costs and increase profits. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Vote Solar Initiative (Vote Solar) today unveiled a report naming the companies using solar in their facilities in the U.S., ranked by cumulative solar energy capacity.
Solar Market Insight Report 2012 Q2
U.S. Solar Market Insight™ is a collaboration between the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and GTM Research that brings high-quality, solar-specific analysis and forecasts to industry professionals in the form of quarterly and annual reports. Released September, 2012.
The Real Story of Solar Energy
As election season in the U.S. kicks in to high gear, we are already seeing renewable energy – and solar in particular – become a political football for candidates trying to score a few points.
SEIA Comments on Property-Assessed Clean Energy March 2012
In March 2012, SEIA submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency on Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs.
SEIA & COSEIA Statement on Colorado PUC Dismissal of Appeal to Revise XCEL Energy’s Renewable Energy Plan
COLORADO—Today the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) dismissed an appeal submitted by the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) regarding Xcel Energy’s renewable energy compliance plan. The appeal included two requested changes to Xcel’s 2012-2013 Compliance Plan that would have improved the business climate for Colorado solar businesses, which employ more than 6,000 people in the state.