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Wednesday, Jul 15, 2020

Rebuilding Better With Solar Jobs

We can rebuild our economy better than before by enacting commonsense policies that spur longterm growth for solar, including modifying the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), streamlining the permitting process for solar projects, supporting domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies, and investing in our nation’s electricity infrastructure. Investing in solar energy can create hundreds of thousands of jobs while addressing climate change and lowering costs for consumers.

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.

Thursday, Jun 25, 2020

Congressional Leaders Call for Solar Specific Solutions in Economic Recovery Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the House Ways and Means Committee introduced the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act as a part of the $1.5 trillion House infrastructure package released earlier this week.

Thursday, Jun 11, 2020

Solar Market Insight Report 2020 Q2

The quarterly SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables U.S. Solar Market InsightTM report shows the major trends in the U.S. solar industry. Learn more about the U.S. Solar Market Insight Report. Released June 11, 2020.

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, May 27, 2020

SEIA Statement on Treasury Department Guidance on Safe Harbor Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New guidance from the Treasury Department confirms that the safe harbor provisions for the solar Investment Tax Credit will be extended until October 15 as a result of the pandemic, giving solar companies more time to qualify for the important credit.

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

COVID-19 Impacts on the U.S. Solar Industry

Like many American industries, the solar industry has been hit hard by COVID-19. Compounding issues, including supply chain delays, tightening of tax equity markets, homeowners’ financial concerns, shelter-in-place orders, and permitting challenges are all placing tremendous pressure on the industry. Without strategic government action, U.S. jobs and economic investment will suffer. With the right policies in place, the solar industry is poised to lead the U.S. out of this economic recession and create jobs for thousands of Americans.

Friday, Jan 03, 2020

A Look Back at Solar Milestones of the 2010s

Over the last ten years, solar grew from niche technology to a dominant source of new energy that fuels our economy.

Thursday, Dec 05, 2019

Rallying Cry: American Solar Workers Call on Administration to #StopSolarTariffs

Today, dozens of solar energy supporters from across the country gathered at the headquarters of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to rally for an end to solar tariffs. Clad in yellow scarves and holding sun balloons, solar workers called on the USITC to grant relief from the harmful solar tariffs.

Thursday, Oct 31, 2019

The Most Important Thing You Should Know if You’re Considering Solar in 2019

Through all the politics, extreme weather events and variable electricity prices, solar has become a mainstream choice for homeowners to take control of their energy costs. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are considering going solar right now, and as the start of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) phaseout looms (for now), here is what you need to know to make the right choice and maximize your cost savings.

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