Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

THE SOLAR ENERGY Industry Association (SEIA) is an American trade association for the solar industry, working to expand markets, strengthen and develop research, and improve education for the employment of solar energy. SEIA is affiliated with the PVNow coalition of photovoltaic companies, which aims to expand the North American-distributed, grid-connected photovoltaic market opportunities and eliminate market barriers. They are pursuing this goal through lobbying key state legislatures, utility rate-making authorities, and other state energy policymaking agencies. SEIA represents over 700 companies and 20,000 employees in the U.S. energy sector.

SEIA headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. The organization is divided into 14 state SEIA organizations. Members of the state organizations monitor and advocate in the state governments and also supply grassroots support for solar consumers [Page ...