Resources
SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.
Suggested SHC Advocacy Fund Company Contribution Levels
Suggested SHC Advocacy Fund Company Contribution Levels
Senate Finance Committee Staff Infrastructure, Energy and Natural Resources Tax Reform Options Paper
On April 25, 2013, the Senate Finance Committee Staff released the Infrastructure, Energy and Natural Resources Option Paper. The options laid out in the paper were briefly discussed in a closed-door Finance Committee meeting today.
Finance & TaxFinancing through Public Capital Vehicles Can Lower Solar Costs 10%
A recent NREL report finds that the use of public capital (asset-backed securities, investment pools and real estate investment trusts) can lower the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) by up to $0.16 for residential projects and $0.08 for utility projects. As consumer confidence in securitization grows, prices could fall by as much as 30%.
Finance & TaxComments to House Ways and Means Committee Working Group on Energy Tax Reform
On April 15, 2013, SEIA submitted comments to the House Ways and Means Committee's Energy Tax Reform Working Group. The comments review the success of the 30-percent Investment Tax Credit in supporting the deployment of solar energy in the United States.
Finance & TaxFavorable Permitting Practices Can Reduce PV Costs 4%-12%
A recent Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report finds that streamlined city permitting practices can reduce the cost of installed PV systems by $0.27-$0.77 per watt, relative to cities with less favorable permitting standards. Development times can be shorted by an average of 24 days, under favorable permitting standards.
State Solar PolicyFinal Draft - SEIA Comments for Ways & Means Energy Working Group
SEIA’s final comments to be submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee Energy Working Group. This final draft of the comments incorporates comments received from our member companies.