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.
Little-Known Federal Agency Could Upend Financing for Residential Solar Market
The expiration date for one of the most influential — albeit obscure — rules governing rooftop solar financing is fast approaching and will make it harder for Americans to switch to rooftop solar.
America’s Top Companies Are Using Solar and Storage to Meet Their Climate Goals
A sea change is taking place in the world of corporate sustainability. Customers expect more from their favorite companies, companies expect more from their suppliers, and corporate rivals are competing not only on the products they offer but on the boldness of their environmental goals. The Solar Means Business 2022 report, released on Nov. 29, by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), identifies the companies leading on solar and energy storage adoption in the United States. The report provides a window into how America’s businesses, large and small, are tackling their clean energy goals in 2022.
Four Ways to Prepare for the IRA’s Upcoming Apprenticeship Requirements
It’s no secret that the solar industry is a proven job creator. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) set the stage for the solar industry to create even more jobs and empower workers to earn money while they learn through apprenticeship programs. These opportunities will only become more important as the industry prepares to welcome new workers from all walks of life and help them succeed in the solar workforce.
The Inflation Reduction Act Is Law, but Implementation Will Determine How it Works for Decades to Come
The landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has changed the trajectory of the U.S. energy market, sparking a projected five-fold increase in the size of America’s $33 billion solar and storage industry over the next decade. This immense growth seems inevitable with such a transformative law in place, but the moment President Biden’s pen came off the document, a mammoth implementation challenge was set in motion. Let’s start with what implementation means in practical terms.
REPORT: Shoring Up Cybersecurity Protocols for Distributed Energy Resources
Photo courtesy of SunPower For grid planners and operators working in today’s digital age, there are few words more frightening than cyberattack.
What People Get Wrong About the Inflation Reduction Act
The IRA will create millions of jobs, reduce energy costs, slash pollution and mitigate climate change impacts. The bill’s clean energy provisions represent a win for all American communities, and in fact, today, the most prevalent arguments against the law have little to no basis in truth.
Under the Radar: Little-Known Code Proposal Imperils American Clean Energy
Climate change, hurricanes, FEMA, clean energy, the electric grid. Recently, these terms have been front and center for millions of Americans. Between historic federal legislation, intensifying natural disasters and rising electricity prices, the clean energy transition is more relevant and urgent than ever. However, a quiet storm is brewing that risks undercutting American clean energy and climate progress.
How to Get Smart on the Inflation Reduction Act at RE+ 2022
While the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has already created a number of resources for members to use to build their understanding of the IRA and maximize the law’s benefits, RE+ 2022 is just around the corner, presenting an excellent opportunity for clean energy companies to hear directly from SEIA experts about how the IRA is changing the energy landscape.
Americans Want Clean Energy Products Made in the USA and That Goal is Now Within Reach
If the United States wants to achieve its energy security and climate goals while creating well-paying jobs in the clean energy economy, building a robust solar and storage manufacturing base here in America is non-negotiable.
Three Reasons to Invest in Solar at a Time of Record Inflation
With no relief in sight, lawmakers must do everything in their power to improve energy affordability for their constituents. Clean energy can stabilize energy costs and save families money, helping to mitigate the effects of inflation. Lawmakers already have a blueprint to invest in clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — now it’s time to get this legislation across the finish line.