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Wednesday, Nov 07, 2018

SEIA Welcomes Nevada’s Approval of 50 Percent Renewable Energy Target

Nevada voters made history last night.

Monday, Nov 05, 2018

Yes on Question 6 Means Less Pollution, More Jobs

Nevada families will head to the polls tomorrow and cast their ballots in a host of hotly contested races. But whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent, there are two things all voters agree on: They want clean air and they want prosperity. A vote YES on Question 6 will bring the state both. The measure will ensure that 50 percent of Nevada’s power comes from renewable sources, like solar and wind, by 2030. This will reduce pollution, lower energy bills and create more jobs for those developing solar projects.

Thursday, Aug 30, 2018

National Solar Leaders Endorse Nevada’s Renewable Energy Ballot Measure: Question 6

Two leading solar organizations, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Vote Solar Action Fund, today announced their support for Nevada’s Question 6, a measure on the November 6 ballot that will increase the state’s renewable energy targets to 50 percent by 2030.

Wednesday, Apr 04, 2018

Nevada Solar Milestone Demonstrates Need to Raise Renewable Portfolio Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) urged Nevada to update its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) at the ballot in November after the state’s largest utility said it had met its renewable energy goal for the eighth year in a row. Below is a statement from Sean Gallagher, SEIA’s vice president of state affairs:

Friday, Sep 01, 2017

SEIA Comments on Today's Nevada PUC Ruling on AB 405

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “Nevadans have said loud and clear they want the choice to install solar on their own homes and see solar jobs grow again in Nevada. That was the intent of AB 405, and we are pleased the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada recognized that in its ruling today. Solar businesses in the state now have the certainty they need to get back to work, which means the jobs and economic benefits will follow in short order." ###

Thursday, Jun 15, 2017

National Solar Group Applauds Gov. Sandoval for Signing Bill to Help Nevada Grow Solar Jobs, Boost Its Clean Energy Leadership

Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), representing the industry nationally, applauded Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval for signing into law a bill that effectively returns the state to the pro-growth solar policy it had before a 2015 regulatory decision all but froze the residential solar market.

Tuesday, Jun 06, 2017

Solar Industry Applauds Nevada Legislature for Passing Bills to Expand Renewable Energy

Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), which represents the solar industry nationwide, welcomed the Nevada Legislature’s passage of two bills that would expand access to affordable solar energy to all Nevada residents.

Sunday, Jun 04, 2017

Solar Industry Urges Nevada Governor to Sign Bill Supporting Solar Jobs and Homeowners in State

Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) issued a statement on the Nevada Legislature’s passing of a bill that re-opens the residential solar market in the state, which had been all but frozen since a 2015 regulatory decision.

Wednesday, Sep 28, 2016

Governor's Task Force Recommendations to Promote Solar Belong in 2017 Legislative Package

Following is a statement from Tom Kimbis, interim president of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), in response to the recommendations made by Nevada’s New Energy Industry Task Force (NEITF) on Tuesday:

Thursday, Sep 22, 2016

SEIA Urges Energy Task Force to Build on Solar Innovation in Nevada

Following is a statement from Tom Kimbis, interim president of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): Along with its 1,000 member companies, SEIA applauds the leadership of Governor Sandoval in tackling tough issues head on by forming the New Energy Industry Task Force (NEITF).

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