SEIA Solar Blog
Through our blog, SEIA staff aim to informing policymakers, the media, and the American public about the benefits of solar energy for today’s economy. Scroll down for a running feed of our blog posts. For a complete archive of press releases, blogs and other news articles, click here.
Solar Gains Are Evidence of the ITC’s Success and Why It Should Continue
The latest quarterly data on solar growth shows just how resilient this industry is. Even with misguided tariffs that make U.S. solar systems among the most expensive in the world, fifteen states (and the country as a whole) posted their best quarter ever for residential solar in Q3 2019. Just imagine how many states could have had a record-breaking quarter and how much closer we’d be to our next million solar installations if these tariffs weren’t in place.
Women in Energy: Abigail Ross Hopper
This blog was originally published by the United States Energy Association and United States Agency for International Development as part of the Women in Energy series.
Rallying Cry: American Solar Workers Call on Administration to #StopSolarTariffs
Today, dozens of solar energy supporters from across the country gathered at the headquarters of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to rally for an end to solar tariffs. Clad in yellow scarves and holding sun balloons, solar workers called on the USITC to grant relief from the harmful solar tariffs.
Why the Recent State Elections Are a Positive Development for Solar in the Southeast
The results are in for the 2019 state elections and while both political parties enjoyed victories, one thing is clear—solar energy is poised to grow as several key states voted in officials who support and champion clean energy. There are now tangible, long-term opportunities for continued solar development in states like Mississippi, Virginia, and Kentucky, among many others. We cannot afford to lose this momentum. Mississippi
What We’re Thankful For: The Solar ITC
Today is a day that Americans of all stripes gather with loved ones to celebrate and give thanks. We in the solar industry are thankful for a lot: our workers, our families and our companies, to name a few. But there’s perhaps one central thing we can all thank for helping drive our industry forward, and that is the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
Take Action to Bring Solar Jobs to More Veterans
This Veterans Day, the solar industry is doubling down on its commitment to hire and uplift veterans and former service members. More than 19,000 veterans are working in the solar industry throughout the United States, or 7.8% of all U.S. solar workers. We’re proud that the solar industry is hiring veterans at a higher percentage than the overall economy, but we still can do so much more to welcome and train former service members.
The Most Important Thing You Should Know if You’re Considering Solar in 2019
Through all the politics, extreme weather events and variable electricity prices, solar has become a mainstream choice for homeowners to take control of their energy costs. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are considering going solar right now, and as the start of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) phaseout looms (for now), here is what you need to know to make the right choice and maximize your cost savings.
Why Colorado Needs Urgent Investments in Solar + Storage
Over the next few years, thirteen states have either passed legislation or issued executive orders that will fully decarbonize the state’s electricity supply.
Fueling Small Solar Business Growth Requires the ITC
With each passing day it seems like another large company, like Amazon or Target, announces new solar procurements or bold renewable energy commitments. These companies make the headlines, but the untold success story of solar power in America can be found in small businesses across the country that are making those deals happen.
Abigail Ross Hopper: Why America's Top Businesses Are Also Leading on Solar Energy
While politicians argue over what to do about climate change, top companies are taking action. Some of the largest companies in the United States — including prominent worldwide brands like Apple, Amazon, and Target — are increasingly turning to solar energy to power their businesses.