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SEIA PRESS RELEASE | January 18, 2006
PV Now Appoints Executive Director
(SAN FRANCISCO)- PV Now, a state-focused solar industry advocacy organization, today announced that it has appointed David Hochschild as Executive Director. In this capacity, Mr. Hochschild will work with the organization to drive strategic, state-focused solar industry advocacy campaigns and policy initiatives throughout the U.S.
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | January 13, 2006
California PUC Approves Nation's Biggest Solar Program
San Francisco- The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved the California Solar Initiative, a program to install 3,000 megawatts of solar on California homes, businesses, farms, schools and public facilities over 11 years. The initiative is the nation's largest solar power investment, designed to make solar power mainstream and affordable. It will add clean energy to the state's peak demand resources, reduce risk by diversifying the state's energy portfolio, and establish a world-class solar market in California.
 +  Read the CSI 
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | December 15, 2005
California PUC Votes Unanimously to Move Forward with First Phase of 3,000 MW Solar Initiative - Ensures Steady Market Growth for 2006
San Francisco - The California Public Utilities Commission has unanimously approved the first phase of the California Solar Initiative, just two days after unveiling the 11-year proposal to install 3,000 MW of clean solar power in California. The vote makes $300 million in funds available for 2005 and 2006 solar projects on California schools, farms, businesses, and public facilities.
 +  Read the CSI Proposal 
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SEIA ACTION ALERT | December 9, 2005
Support New Jersey BPU's Plan to Require 1,500 MW of Solar by 2020!
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is proposing to expand the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). The rule would require that 2% come from solar electric resources - a development that would result in about 1,500 MW of solar electricity. Tell the BPU Commissioners that you support this program!
 +  Contact New Jersey BPU 
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | December 1, 2005
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Outlines National Target of 10,000 Megawatts of Solar Power by 2015
In a speech at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, Pennsylvania governor Edward Rendell called for 10,000 megawatts of solar power deployment in the US by 2015.
 +  Read Governor's Speech 
SEIA NEWS ITEM | November 20, 2005
California Public Utilties Commission Issues Proposed Decision to Replenish Solar Rebate Funding; Sets Deadline for Ruling on Long-Term Incentive Plan
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a proposed decision today to replenish the 2006 funding for businesses interested in installing solar power. The CPUC proposed decision also sets a deadline of December 15, 2005 to finalize a larger solar proposal intended to achieve the Governor's broader solar goals that include residential roofs as well.
 +  CPUC Proposed Decision 
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | November 11, 2005
SEIA Vows to Reverse Upward Trend in Solar Research Earmarks
Core solar research programs in the U.S. continue to be picked apart by a record level of congressionally directed funding for other marginal projects, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), which vowed today to reverse that trend in future appropriations.
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | October 7, 2005
SEIA Names U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander, New Jersey BPU President Jeanne Fox, Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kris Mayes as Solar Energy Champions of the Year
(Washington, DC) - The Solar Energy Industries Association announced today that U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Jeanne Fox, and Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kris Mayes are the winners of its 2005 Solar Energy Champion Awards.
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | September 28, 2005
SEIA President Rhone Resch Says Rising Energy Prices, State Incentives Driving Solar Boom
Environment and Energy TV's "OnPoint" interviewed SEIA president Rhone Resch, who called on Congress to extend the 30 percent federal tax credit for solar.
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SEIA PRESS RELEASE | September 16, 2005
Goal for Western US is 8 GW of Solar Electricity by 2015, Says Western Governors' Association Solar Task Force
(Washington, DC) - With a longer-term federal investment tax credit and state-based incentives, the western United States could install as much as eight gigawatts of solar electric generating capacity by 2015, according to a new report produced for the Western Governors' Association.
 +  Read Draft WGA Report 
SEIA NEWS ITEM | September 15, 2005
Solar-Powered Lighting Systems Installed at Critical Areas in New Orleans
Working with donated solar panels from Sharp Electronics, SOL(R) INC is installing 30 solar-powered lighting systems at critically designated areas in and around New Orleans. The Louisiana State Police have identified the locations for the lighting systems, which include the camps housing state police from nine states around the country. (See full article for opportunities from FEMA and the Department of Commerce for more opportunities to coordinate in-kind donations.)
 +  SOL Corporate Site 
 +  FEMA Registration 
 +  Commerce Registration 
SEIA NEWS ITEM | September 13, 2005
Colorado's Representatives Call For Increased Solar R&D
Citing concerns surorunding the nation's energy security and technological leadership, a group of Colorado's Congressional representatives - including Rep. Bob Beauprez (R-CO), Rep. Mark Udall (D-CO), Rep. John Salazar (D-CO), Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Sen. Ken Salazar (D-CO), today submitted a letter to Congressional leadership. The bipartisan coalition called for a reduction in the funding "earmarks" that have disproprtionately impacted solar resarch in recent years.
 +  Read The Letter 
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | August 8, 2005
After Touring National Solar Thermal Test Facility, President Bush Signs Pro-Solar Energy Bill
(Washington, DC) - "The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) applauds President Bush and the Congress for producing the strongest national policy for solar power in two decades," said SEIA President Rhone Resch in a statement today.
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 +  Solar Tax Credits FAQ 
SEIA PRESS RELEASE | April 26, 2005
Nation's Best Standards Bring Solar Boom to New Jersey
(Washington, DC) - SEIA congratulates New Jersey on its 200th solar installation since October 2004. The Garden State has produced a booming solar market in record time, using well-planned financial incentives and, critically, a system of rules that make it possible for solar consumers to hook their system up to the grid.

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