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Hot Solar Summer: SEIA Rallies Lawmakers Across the Country to Act on Clean Energy Infrastructure
SEIA joins Sec. Granholm and Sen. Van Hollen to launch SolarAPP+ and discuss clean energy infrastructure. For most of the year, Congress has been working on legislation that can deliver on the President’s Build Back Better vision to create American clean energy jobs and strengthen U.S. infrastructure.
Energy Storage Victory in Southern California Edison Territory
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final order to approve Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff proposal. Following more than two years of negotiation, SEIA succeeded in reducing the wires charge for standalone energy storage from SCE’s original proposal, opening the door for significant storage growth in the territory.
SEIA Outlines Critical Reforms to Transmission System in FERC ANOPR Comments
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) submitted comments this week in response to a July Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on transmission reforms and new interconnection rules. The ANOPR presents an opportunity to address several transmission, interconnection and cost allocation issues, clearing the way for more equitable market access for solar and energy storage.
Solar Industry Launches Certification Program to Empower Companies to Improve Diversity
SEIA releases a first-of-its-kind online program to help energy companies take a series of actionable steps on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ).
FERC Revises MOPR, Maintains Market Access and Fairness for Independent Power Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the PJM Interconnection’s Focused Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) will go into effect by operation of law. Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state and regulatory affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association on the development.
30% by 2030: A New Target for the Solar+ Decade
In 2019, SEIA laid out a vision for the 2020s in our Roadmap for the Solar+ Decade. In that roadmap, we set a target for solar energy to reach 20% of generation by 2030 as the U.S. transforms the electric grid and builds a robust clean energy economy.
Solar Industry Doubles Down on Solar+ Decade Goal, Targets 30% Solar by 2030
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is increasing its goal for Solar+ Decade, aiming for solar to account for 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. The organization’s previous goal was 20% by 2030, and this revision aligns with the Biden administration’s clean energy targets while accounting for the growing urgency to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions in the electricity sector.
Anonymous Solar Tariff Petitions Threaten the American Solar Economy
On August 16, an anonymous group of companies filed tariff circumvention petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce. If allowed to proceed, these anonymous petitions would cripple the U.S. solar industry and ruin America’s plans to tackle climate change. The U.S. Department of Commerce must exercise its authority to reject these petitions.
Solar Industry Letter to Senator Kyrsten Sinema in Support of Robust Clean Energy Policies
85 solar companies with operations in Arizona sent a letter to Senator Kyrsten Sinema, articulating the industry's priorities for strong clean energy policies in upcoming legislation, and the impact and potential of accelerating clean energy deployment for Arizona's economic future.
FERC Study: Solar Remained a Reliable Electricity Source During Texas Blackouts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state and regulatory affairs on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) report on the February 2021 blackouts in Texas.