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.
New Solar System Activated Every 1.6 Minutes In Q3
Throughout the first three quarters of this year, 30 percent of all new electric generating capacity brought on-line in the U.S. came from solar, according to a new report today from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Crediting Solar Where It Counts: Behind The Meter
The U.S. government’s official source for tracking monthly electricity markets data has not been counting nearly one third of America’s solar electricity generation —until now. Starting this month, the Energy Information Administration’s monthly reporting will include estimates of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation by state.
2 Big Reasons America’s Name Brands Are Going Solar
Choosing to go solar is a surefire way for companies to take action on climate, but it’s also a smart business decision.
SunEdison Blog: An Air Force Veteran Explains How Renewables Help the U.S. Military Be More Strategic
[From SunEdison's blog] Nov. 11, 2015 This Veteran’s Day, we chat with our own Kelly Bronson — a senior recruiting manager at SunEdison and an active military reservist. In addition to explaining how SunEdison cultivates the next generation of renewable energy leaders, Kelly explains how renewable energy helps the U.S. military branches be more strategic. Q: So tell us a little bit about your background, Kelly.
Powered By Small Businesses, Solar Energy Is Booming In Iowa
Keep an eye on Iowa and the American heartland as we close out this year and look to reap rewards for the whole state next year with our most abundant crop: the sun.
Take Charge Of Your Policy Fate By Joining SEIA Now
If we wake up on Jan. 1, 2017, and the tax credit has dropped from 30 percent to 10 percent (or down to zero for residential), then we will all wish we did more to get it extended at 30 percent. There is a lot at stake right now. Every solar company needs to decide to either ...
Solar Is Committed To Those Who Serve
I am proud to be a veteran and to work in an industry that fights for the future of this country. I work in an industry that supports veterans and provides a great career when their military service ends.
ITC = Solar Jobs
As an industry, we’re strongly urging support from Congress for extending the ITC for at least five years. By then, many analysts are predicting, solar will reach grid parity in most electricity markets, helping to create a level playing field among energy producers, which will benefit consumers, the U.S. economy and our environment.
It's Time To Take Action #SolarIsNow
SEIA is encouraging any and all members of the industry to call their Senators and Representatives in Congress to request a meeting to talk about extending the solar investment tax credit (ITC). Why? Because the ITC equals jobs.
Setting Pundits Straight On Solar Energy And The Poor
The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor that I wrote in response to a faulty op-ed that pits climate action against investments in food, water and health security.