The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association of the solar energy industry. As the voice of the industry, SEIA strives to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy.   Engineers can visit their web site at http://www.seia.org/.

SEIA is a 501 c (6) trade group that is composed of four main departments:  Government Affairs, Meetings, Communications and Membership.  The primary activities of the SEIA are to effectuate federal policy that reduces barriers and improves market conditions for the U.S. solar energy market.  A separate 501 c(3) called the Solar Energy Research and Education Foundation (SEREF) oversees policy-driven research and develops education outreach programs to promote positive policy and further deployment of solar energy in the U.S. SEIA also manages a Political Action Committee (PAC) for political fundraising.

SEIA coordinates with several state and regional chapters and other groups including the American Solar Energy Society, Solar Alliance, Solar Electric Power Association, Solar Nation and Vote Solar along with numerous renewable energy, business and environmental groups.

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