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Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Settlement Reached to Continue Solar*Rewards in 2014

Xcel Energy, COSEIA and SEIA agree to add capacity for solar installations

Thursday, Feb 06, 2014

SEIA Supports Legislation Offered by Colorado, Nevada Senators

Calling it “critically important,” the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is applauding “commence construction” legislation introduced today by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV). Their bipartisan legislation would allow America’s solar energy companies to make full and effective use of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013

2012 Top 10 Solar States

In 2012, the U.S. solar industry installed 3.3 GW of solar capacity, growing 76% over 2011's total. What happened in your state? Find out!

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013

RPS Solar Carve Out, Colorado

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPSs) are a policy tool enacted by many states to stimulate growth of the renewable energy industry. They require utilities to generate or purchase a certain amount of their electricity from renewable energy within a specified time frame. If a utility does not meet this goal, they are often subject to a penalty known as an Alternative Compliance Payment (ACP). Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are tradable credits which represent the electricity generated from a renewable resource that utilities can purchase to meet their RPS goal. Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) are a form of RECS that represent electricity generated from a solar system. RECs are subject to market dynamics with the set ACP effectively functioning as a price floor. RPSs are different in every state.

Monday, Sep 24, 2012

Denver Solar Fact Sheet

The Denver Solar Fact Sheet is a list of current solar power production and usage in the city of Denver and the state of Colorado. This includes solar companies, solar manufacturing facilities, and the amount of solar wattage available for both residential and commercial use. Solar information specific to the city of Denver is located here. This includes current solar news in the city, such as manufacturing, corporate usage and recent legislation. The names of all the solar companies operating in Denver is also listed.

Thursday, Jun 14, 2012

Colorado Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Colorado, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Obama Signs Economic Recovery Legislation; Solar Industry Poised to Create 110,000 Jobs over Next Two Years

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) President & CEO Rhone Resch today commended President Obama for signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law in Denver, Colorado and commented on how it will help stimulate the solar industry immediately.

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