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USA a Solar Champion at COP29?

November 16, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean power, cop29, inflation reduction act of 2022., policy & politics, seia, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia)

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:57:29 +0000

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) put out a story yesterday that caught my attention. The title of the organization’s article was “America’s New Role at COP29: Global Solar Champion.” My first thought was, “Great, the US is doing something good on solar at COP29.” My next thought was, “Wait, … [continued]

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US Solar Manufacturing Tax Credit — Updated, To Create More Jobs

October 28, 2024 admin clean power, Democrats, green economy, investment tax credit (itc), Joe Biden, kamala harris, Manufacturing, policy & politics, seia, solar cells, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar investment tax credit, solar investment tax credit (itc)

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:43:21 +0000

I know, it’s hard to keep track of all these cleantech tax credits. The US is now offering tax credits for solar panels, solar cells, electric cars, batteries, wind turbines, heat pumps, and more. The Inflation Reduction Act created some new ones, extended others, and is stimulating a lot more … [continued]

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Voters in 3 Swing States Love Solar — But Does It Matter?

October 28, 2024 admin Arizona, clean power, nevada, Pennsylvania, policy & politics, polls/surveys, research, seia, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), us election 2024

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:31:13 +0000

The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) put out an interesting story today, including the graphic above (and below). It’s a fun topic with uplifting findings, and we’ve reported on similar surveys for about 15 years. This is always the case: most people support solar energy, and support government support … [continued]

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More US Solar Manufacturing Incentivized By Biden–Harris White House

October 25, 2024 admin clean power, Democrats, Donald Trump, investment tax credit (itc), Joe Biden, Republicans, seia, semiconductor chips, solar cells, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar investment tax credit (itc), solar panels

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:07:08 +0000

The US is in the midst of a manufacturing revival like the country has never seen. A strong portfolio of policies from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS), and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has stimulated a huge manufacturing boom related to electric … [continued]

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Proposed Tax Credit Structure Disincentivizes Battery Storage Adoption for Low-Income Americans

October 9, 2024 admin batteries, clean power, Energy Storage, inflation reduction act of 2022., lithium-ion batteries, policy research, research, seia, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia)

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:45:09 +0000

Beginning in 2025, energy storage assets will no longer qualify for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit as it transitions to the technology-neutral tax credit structure in 2025. Under the proposed … [continued]

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Report: U.S. Solar Panel Manufacturing Capacity Grows Nearly 4× Under New Federal Incentives

September 18, 2024 admin California, clean power, green economy, green jobs, inflation reduction act of 2022., investment, Manufacturing, research, seia, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar market insight report, solar prices, solar records, u.s. solar market insight, us solar energy, wood mackenzie

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:50 +0000

U.S. solar industry added 9.4 GW of new installation capacity in Q2 2024, but challenges persist that hinder the market’s full potential. ANAHEIM, California and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Solar module manufacturing capacity in the United States now exceeds 31 gigawatts (GW) — a nearly four-fold increase since the Inflation Reduction … [continued]

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New Poll: Overwhelming Support for US Clean Energy Incentives (Including Trump Voters)

September 17, 2024 admin batteries, clean power, Democrats, energy efficiency, Energy Storage, green economy, green jobs, inflation reduction act of 2022., investment, lithium-ion batteries, Republicans, seia, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia)

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 02:41:09 +0000

87% of Americans support federal incentives to deploy solar and energy storage, including 78% of 2020 Trump voters ANAHEIM, California and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 9 in 10 American voters support federal clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), according to new polling released today by Global … [continued]

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The Manufacturing Of Solar Panels In The US Is Soaring Thanks To IRA Policies

September 13, 2024 admin clean power, inflation reduction act of 2022., Joe Biden, policy & politics, seia, solar cells, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar panels, solar tariffs, wood mackenzie

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:17:45 +0000

Solar installations in the US are booming and manufacturing is ramping up, but too many cheap solar panels from China may short circuit the boom.

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SEIA Statement on President Biden Action to Support U.S. Manufacturers by Raising Section 201 Tariff Rate Quote on Imported Solar Cells

August 16, 2024 admin china tariffs, chinese solar tariffs, clean power, green economy, investment, Joe Biden, Manufacturing, policy & politics, policy research, research, seia, solar cells, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar tariffs, tariffs

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:23:54 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, President Biden issued a proclamation to raise the Section 201 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for imported solar cells from 5 gigawatts (GW) annually to 12.5 GW. The TRQ increase to 12.5 GW is retroactive for cells imported on or after August 1, 2024. Following is a … [continued]

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