Georgia Solar Energy Association

Thank you to Chairman Don Parsons for your support of solar in Georgia. "Solar energy has become a huge benefit in GA and as leaders, we need to move renewable and solar further along."

Shout out to GSEA Board Member Seth Gunning. Thank you for your leadership in the solar industry in GA! https://tinyurl.com/m4w2s2wk

New survey by University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs: "When it comes to dealing with Georgia’s future energy needs, 87% of those surveyed support building more solar power facilities." https://www.ajc.com//uga-surve/DICN5NOVPNAWTHNYVTBFQRTODI/

GEFA is incentivizing the installation of solar PV and backup batteries at critical facilities. Phase two of the Solar Resiliency Technical Assistance Program is being offered to government entitiescities, counties, K-12 schools, and state agenciesthat are not eligible to receive the federal tax credit that benefits for-profit facilities. Applications due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021.... https://gefa.georgia.gov/solar-resiliency-technical-assista

Find out if your utility is a maker or braker when it comes to giving you access to clean, affordable solar energy. Visit RatesOfSolar.com to find out how much your utility is charging solar customers.

Registration is now live, please follow the link to reserve your spot!

Save the Date! We'll be hosting the WISE Event virtually this year on August 25th from 12-1 PM, registration details to follow.

The following is a CALL TO ACTION from our friends at SEIA to Extend deadlines for the Solar Investment Credit (ITC) and provide a direct payment option in lieu of the ITC. Sign on to letter and help advocate for this important policy to #RebuildBetter http://www2.seia.org/l/139231/2020-06-22/2l3y8x

Policies vary from state-to-state. Different policies work in different states. And 2019 was a clear example of that. We saw a Legislative driver in South Carolina, Regulatory drivers in Georgia and Utility-led drivers in Florida. https://cleanenergy.org//policy-matters-solar-in-the-sout/

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com//sace-report-projec/

The new Canadian Solar PV modules will mark another breakthrough in module efficiency, propelling solar energy to achieve ever lower levelized cost-of electricity ("LCOE"). https://www.marketwatch.com//canadian-solar-to-launch-next

Solar United Neighbors, Vote Solar and 16 other groups filed with FERC a legal case against the petition that includes policy arguments in favor of net metering. https://pv-magazine-usa.com//seia-calls-on-ferc-to-dismis/

John Noel of Augusta has qualified to be on the Democratic ballot on May 19 for the District 4 seat, and Dr. Robert G. Bobby Bryant of Savannah is running for the District 1 seat. https://mailchi.mp//press-release-noel-and-bryant-announce

The innovative SolarTogether program will bring nearly 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar along with $1.8 billion of investment and an estimated 4,000 solar jobs to Florida over the next two years. https://cleanenergy.org//hats-off-to-the-florida-public-s/

GA Solar Sponsor, Nexamp, is featured in this episode of the Contractors Corner podcast. Solar Power World editor-in-chief Kelly Pickerel talks with Zaid Ashai, chairman and CEO of Nexamp, about the company’s involvement in the community solar market and beyond.

Check out this new solar + storage project from GA Solar members, Creative Solar and Cobb EMC.

The Low-Income Solar Policy Guide explains that "Utilities are in a powerful position to facilitate the transition to clean energy for all and can play a vital role in expanding solar access and choice for low-income households." MeLena Hessel emphasizes that when it comes to low-income households, solar is actually often the cheapest source of energy out there. https://finance.yahoo.com//going-solar-low-income-communit