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Monday, Jul 13, 2020

Solar Industry Letter to Congress: Rebuild Better with Solar Energy

Nearly 650 solar companies signed a letter to Congress on July 13, 2020, urging them to include policies that will support the solar industry as the U.S. recovers from COVID-19. The list includes many of the largest manufacturers, owners, developers, installers and operators of solar projects across the country.

Monday, Jun 15, 2020

SEIA: Petition to End Net Metering Would be Unlawful Federal Power Grab

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jurisdiction over net metering rests with the states and local regulatory bodies and granting a petition to have the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulate retail programs would represent an unlawful federal power grab, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said in response to the petition today.

Tuesday, Jun 09, 2020

Local Relief Efforts Get a Boost from Solar Companies (Part 2)

Solar can be a leading part of our recovery efforts, helping us create jobs, rebuild our economy and double down on our climate goals. While the economy continues to create uncertainty, it has not stopped solar companies from doing their part to help Americans on the front lines of the crisis.

Wednesday, Jun 03, 2020

Rebuilding America With a Clean Energy Economy

As Congress looks to put Americans back to work in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the clean energy economy offers an enormous opportunity. Clean energy industries such as solar were among the fastest-growing sectors of the economy before the pandemic hit, with significant potential to create new jobs and spur the investments that are needed to put the U.S. back on track.

Wednesday, Jun 03, 2020

Striving for Equity Amidst a Moral and Public Health Crisis

We are in the midst of a deeply troubling and traumatic period in the nation’s history. More than 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, tens of millions have lost their jobs, and these hardships are compounded and made all the more brutal for our black and brown colleagues, friends and family, who are reeling from yet another series of unjust killings.

Monday, Jun 01, 2020

SEIA Statement on Racial Injustices and its Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Below is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): "Following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many other brown and black colleagues, friends, and family, we share in the heartache and rage over such sustained and systematic racism in our country.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

An Open Letter on COVID-19: The Resilience of the Solar Industry

By Abigail Ross Hopper. Two months ago, I wrote an open letter to the solar industry about COVID-19, describing what SEIA was doing to address this profound crisis, and laying out what we knew about the impacts of the virus on solar companies nationwide. I wanted to take this moment to reflect on our experience, share what SEIA and our members are doing, and talk about where we go from here. 

Monday, May 18, 2020

COVID-19 Erases Five Years of Solar Job Growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – New analysis shows that the U.S. solar industry will employ 114,000 fewer workers by June 2020, compared to previous forecasts that projected the industry would employ 302,000 Americans over the same time period. With an expected workforce of 188,000 people, this job loss will take the industry back to 2014 levels as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Last week the U.S. government reported another 3 million unemployment claims. The solar industry is now losing jobs at a faster rate than the U.S. economy.

Monday, May 11, 2020

Solar Companies Overcome Challenges to Contribute to Community Relief Efforts (Part 1)

  Even as the solar industry is on track to shed tens of thousands of workers as a result of the coronavirus, the solar industry is determined to be part of our nation’s recovery. Despite operational and financial challenges, several solar companies are stepping up to contribute to a variety of global relief efforts, citing their ongoing commitment to the communities they serve. Here are a few of their stories. Companies Pledge Over $500,000 to Support Frontline Response Efforts in Rural Communities  

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020

American Solar Workers Speak Up About the Harm the Coronavirus Is Causing

Thank you to those who have responded to our COVID-19 impact survey. Please continue to fill it out if your situation has changed or you are just starting to feel the impacts of this crisis. Your responses help SEIA advocate more effectively on behalf of our workers and businesses.  

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