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Solar Market Insight Report 2019 Q2
This quarterly report shows the major market trends in the U.S. solar industry. Get the latest solar data through Q1 2019
Solar Soft Costs
While the total cost of residential PV systems has declined by more than 65% over the last decade, hardware costs have fallen much faster than soft costs. Therefore, the soft cost share of total residential system cost has risen from 58% of total system cost in 2014 to 65% today.
Solar Market Insight Report 2018 Year In Review
This quarterly report shows the major market trends in the U.S. solar industry. Get the latest solar data through Q4 2018
Letters to South Carolina Senate on Pending Energy Legislation
A large coalition of 65 businesses of all sizes are urging the South Carolina Senate to pass the Energy Freedom Act, which was unanimously approved in the state House last month.
Comments on Whitepaper Regarding Future Value Stack Compensation, Including Avoided Distribution Costs
On December 12, 2018 the New York Department of Public Service released its Whitepaper Regarding Future Value Stack Compensation, Including Avoided Distribution Costs - which addresses the Demand Reduction Value (DRV) and Locational System Relief Value (LSRV) compensation mechanisms, as well as the Market Transition Credit (MTC)/community solar credit. SEIA joined with the Coalition for Community Solar Access, Natural Resources Defense Council, New York Solar Energy Industries Association, Pace Energy and Climate Center, and Vote Solar to submit comments on this Whitepaper.
Solar Jobs Census 2018
Each year, The Solar Foundation releases its National Solar Jobs Census, a report that tracks employment in the U.S. solar industry. It is the most comprehensive analysis of the solar labor market in the United States, and is a critical resource in educating policymakers and the general public about the economic impact of solar energy.
HOA Solar Action Guide
Our partners at Solar United Neighbors have developed a helpful resource to assist those in Homeowners Associations (HOAs) with the process of going solar.
Solar Market Insight Report 2018 Q4
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2018 Solar Messaging Survey
SEIA commissioned a public opinion poll from Global Strategy Group to identify which arguments are most convincing for the general public to support solar.
Installation Best Practices - Residential Portfolios
Developed by the SEIA Quality Assurance Working Group, this document was designed to update installation best practices originally developed by the Solar Access to Public Capital (SAPC) working group organized by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and is intended to be updated as proper protocol dictates. The primary intention of this document is to provide recommended best practices to facilitate high-quality and consistent residential solar projects.