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Everything You Need to Know About Federal Tax Incentives for Solar Energy
Often referred to as the "premier tax manual for the solar industry," those interested in solar tax and finance issues now have an entirely new edition at their disposal. For the first time in three years, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released an updated Guide to Federal Tax Incentives for Solar Energy.
President Obama’s New Energy Initiative Another Win for Solar
Today, the White House announced a truly groundbreaking initiative called Clean Energy Savings for All Americans. This program aims to increase access to solar energy across communities of all income levels and geographies, so that no matter where you live, if you have a sunny roof, you have the chance to go solar. And the Administration did so by providing a bevy of options that move renewables and solar forward significantly.
Protecting and Perfecting Your Assets - Best Practices for Residential Solar Financing
Equipment financing, for sales or leased equipment, is an important part of the residential and community solar business. Providing lending options enables more customers to take advantage of solar, and creates opportunities for providers to capture more of a quickly growing market. Yet, with opportunity comes risk and prudent lenders take steps to mitigate that risk and protect their interests.
Everything you need to know about solar finance and tax issues
The preeminent conference dedicated exclusively to the finance and tax issues facing the solar industry is coming to New York City this month. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is hosting its annual SEIA Finance and Tax Seminar on Feb. 18-19 at the J.P. Morgan Conference Center.
SEIA Celebrates Extension of the ITC
Following is a statement from Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on passage of the omnibus appropriations bill, which included a 5-year solar investment tax credit (ITC) extension.
Appraising into the Sun: Six-State Solar Home Paired-Sale Analysis
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory released Appraising into the Sun: Six-State Solar Home Paired-Sale Analysis. The report seeks to find how much value owned Photovoltaic (PV) systems add to homes. The research provides comparisons between evaluations by local appraisers and statistical modeling results. Finally, they provide recommendations to improve PV system valuation techniques and resources for appraisers.
SEIA Launches New Finance Initiative to Open Markets and Expand Investment Opportunities
In an effort to open investment and financial innovation – and to focus that capability on historically underserved sectors of the solar economy – the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today launched the SEIA Finance Initiative.
SEIA, CohnReznick Release Solar Project Valuation Guide
As a tool for investors, financiers, project developers and others, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and CohnReznick, a leading national accounting, tax and advisory firm, today released a guide to the valuation of solar projects for financial reporting purposes. The publication features best practices in “an increasingly complex solar marketplace” and follows up on a 2014 publication by the two organizations on fair market value methodologies in the solar industry.
SEIA Applauds Efforts by DOE to Expand Solar Deployment
As part of its ongoing efforts to make solar cost competitive with other forms of electricity, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) SunShot Initiative announced today that it will provide $32 million in new funding opportunities to help spur additional solar development nationwide.
SEIA Announces Support for ‘New Energy for America Act’
Saying it will provide a big boost to the U.S. economy, while also helping to fight pollution and climate change, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced its support today for legislation by Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) to extend the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for both residential and commercial solar installations.