Press Release Archive
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Solar Growth Trajectory Remains Uncertain as Federal Legislation Stalls
WASHINGTON, D.C. and HOUSTON, TX — In 2021, U.S. solar prices increased as much as 18% due to unprecedented supply chain challenges, trade actions, and legislative uncertainty, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2021 Year in Review report.
Florida Legislation Undercuts Rooftop Solar, Allows Monopoly Utilities to Charge Exorbitant Fees on Thousands of Floridians
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Florida Legislature passed a bill today (HB 741) that will undercut the state’s growing rooftop solar industry by phasing down net metering and allowing utilities to charge excessive fees on over 100,000 solar customers in the state. Under the legislation, utilities will be able to levy unlimited fees on solar customers by 2026, giving them a stronger monopoly hold over Floridians. Following is a statement from Will Giese, southeast regional director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):
State of the Union Address Emphasizes Serious Climate Change Threat, Need for Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on President Biden’s State of the Union address: “President Biden rightly emphasized the threat of climate change and the need to rapidly deploy clean energy in tonight’s State of the Union address. We agree with the President that it is past time to develop and rely more on our own resources to power the American economy. We have the capacity.
SEIA Hires Erika Symmonds as Vice President of Equity and Workforce Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced today that it has hired solar veteran Erika Symmonds as vice president of equity and workforce development. In this role, Erika will design and oversee programs to ensure that the solar workforce is ready to meet the challenges of the Solar + Decade, and that the industry’s workforce reflects the diversity and richness of our nation.
Solar Industry Releases New Framework to Help Community Solar Siting
Washington D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is releasing a new report to aid policymakers in siting community solar projects. Well-designed community solar projects can result in increased crop and clean energy production, the report shows. Community solar projects can also result in other benefits, such as protecting soils and providing habitat for many important species.
Illinois Renewable Energy Growth Surges in the Months After Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Signed
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C.— Five months after the passage of Illinois’ landmark clean energy law, solar businesses have installed enough renewable energy to power 30,000 homes and are building a more diverse workforce with the help of job training programs. Data collected by the solar industry found 2022 is on track to be one of the biggest years for solar energy in Illinois’ history.
Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Clean Power Association, Advanced Energy Economy, and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed supplemental comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to emphasize the need and opportunity for near-term interconnection improvements.
Solar Industry Comments on New Circumvention Petition Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday a company filed a circumvention petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce alleging that solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are bypassing anti-dumping and countervailing duties in place for imports from China. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the development:
SEIA Supports Biden Administration’s Effort to Find Balanced Solution on Section 201 Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Biden administration announced that it will extend the Section 201 tariffs on imported crystalline silicon solar panels and solar cells above an annual 5-gigawatt tariff rate quota. The decision upholds the exclusion for bifacial panels and doubles the tariff rate quota for cells.
Solar Industry Reacts to Indefinite Delay of California Net Metering Decision
SACRAMENTO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the California Public Utilities Commission decided to indefinitely delay its decision on net metering changes in California. Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state and regulatory Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the delay.