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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.

Miscellaneous | Monday, Nov 04, 2013

Q&A on Tax Credits for Sections 25C and 25D

This notice provides guidance with respect to the credits for nonbusiness energy property under § 25C of the Internal Re venue Code (Code) and residential energy efficient property under § 25D of the Code.

Finance & Tax

A new study from the Rocky Mountain Institute and the Georgia Tech Research Institute finds that U.S PV installation labor costs can be decreased from $0.49/watt to $0.29/watt by utilizing installation best practices. Researchers studied installation practices at 26 sites in the U.S. and Germany to determine current practices and future opportunities.

Rooftop Solar
Letter | Monday, Oct 21, 2013

WGA Letter on Commence Construction

Miscellaneous | Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013

Rate Design Guiding Principles for Solar Distributed Generation

A DRAFT version of the Rate Design Guiding Principles for use by the SEIA State Policy Committee.

Solar Means Business: The Top 10 Brands that have #gonesolar!The most iconic brands in the U.S. are recognizing that installing solar gives them a competitive edge in today's market. Check out the top 10 businesses that have #GoneSolar in the infographic below.

Regulatory Policy | Solar Technologies
Fact Sheet | Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013

Solar Heating and Cooling Roadmap Fact Sheet

Current energy dialogue in the U.S. is centered on the solutions that reduce energy costs as well as the carbon pollution from the electricity and transportation sectors. However, a third sector is missing from this dialogue: the thermal energy that is used for heating and cooling applications.

Solar Technologies