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.
Yes on Question 6 Means Less Pollution, More Jobs
Nevada families will head to the polls tomorrow and cast their ballots in a host of hotly contested races. But whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, there are two things all voters agree on: They want clean air and they want prosperity. A vote YES on Question 6 will bring the state both. The measure will ensure that 50 percent of Nevada’s power comes from renewable sources, like solar and wind, by 2030. This will reduce pollution, lower energy bills and create more jobs for those developing solar projects.
Three SEIA Members Named Among the Fastest-Growing Companies in South Carolina
We are proud to announce that SEIA board member, Southern Current, has been named 2018’s fastest-growing large company in South Carolina by SC Biz News’ Roaring Twenties Awards! Additionally, two more South Carolina-based SEIA members received recognition for their success in the fastest-growing small business category: Hannah Solar Government Services (#2) and Alder Energy Systems (#9).
Solar Is Powering the Happiest Place on Earth
Mickey Mouse is taking off his white gloves and putting on his hard hat. Disney is currently in the process of building a solar array that will change the way they power their parks, making Disney World a cleaner, more efficient place and setting a model for corporations across America.
Stage Set for Solar Comeback in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is living proof of something we are seeing across the United States: the public’s demand for solar is far outpacing the policies that support more power from the sun.
A Special Labor Day Message to Solar Workers
In the solar industry, our single most important resource, besides the sun, is our workers.
New York’s Stopgap Proposals Offer Improvements to VDER, Create Strong Starting Point for Further Discussions
The solar industry and its allies welcomed the release of two New York Department of Public Service (DPS) draft white papers last week that present stopgap changes to the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) Phase 1 tariff for commercial and industrial projects, and address compensation for community distributed generation facilities, also known as community solar projects.
SEIA Working to Grow Diversity and Inclusion in Solar Industry
Solar energy has made tremendous strides in the past decade as one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. Although solar energy is beneficial to our economy and the environment, the industry still lacks the diversity that can make it an even stronger and more equitable workforce.
SEIA Works to Educate Students and Communities About Solar
Last month, SEIA had the opportunity to host two student groups visiting DC that were interested in learning more about solar technology and policy.
Solar Developers Get a Breath of Certainty with New Commence Construction Guidance
Since its historic extension in late 2015, the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been a critical mechanism for the rapid growth of solar power in the United States. The only thing missing was clear rules for when solar projects in development begin to qualify for the credit. That clarity finally came last Friday when the IRS released crucial ‘commence construction’ guidance establishing rules for ITC qualification.
Let’s Be Clear: Solar Energy Benefits Everyone
Rooftop solar, including solar on businesses, government buildings and schools, can save utilities’ and consumers money on other distribution infrastructure costs.