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NYSEIA and National Association Partner to Grow NY Solar Market |
| Released on Oct 27 2011 |
NYSEIA and National Solar Association Partner to Grow New York Solar Market
Partnership promotes solar energy on state and national level
ALBANY, NY, Oct. 27 – The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) has formally partnered with the national Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) to promote the growth of New York’s solar energy market.
“Partnering with SEIA will give our state association greater reach and resources to educate and advocate for a stronger solar industry in New York and across America,” said NYSEIA Executive Director Gail Markels. “New York ranks among the top five states in the nation for solar jobs and we look forward to growing that number through expanded efforts with SEIA.”
“With a growing population and high electricity prices, New York has a golden opportunity to be one of the leading solar markets in the U.S.,” said Rhone Resch, President and CEO of SEIA. “The combination of SEIA’s national resources and NYSEIA’s on-the-ground efforts will give New York a big boost in meeting its solar market potential. I look forward to working closely with NYSEIA to help create new jobs and opportunities for people in New York and across the country.”
Among key upcoming legislation NYSEIA will work with national association to get passed is the Solar Jobs bill.
“This needed bill will enable New York State to become a leader in the use of solar electric and solar thermal applications in the country,” said Markels. “By creating strong demand, a fast-growing solar industry will serve as the engine for much-needed job growth in New York. Most importantly, all New Yorkers will benefit from a cleaner environment and more robust economy.”
According to the Solar Foundation’s “2011 Solar Jobs Census,” New York ranks fifth in the country with more than 4,200 New Yorkers employed in the solar industry. There are 263 companies operating in New York’s solar value chain, according to SEIA. Through the first half of 2011, solar electric capacity in the state stood at 64 megawatts, enough power for almost 13,000 homes.
Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA is working to build a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies 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.
About NYSEIA
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association, founded in 1994, is the only statewide non-profit membership and trade association dedicated solely to advancing solar energy use in New York State. For information, visit http://www.nyseia.org
Media Contacts:
Ron Kamen (917) 453-5740 ron(dot)kamen(at)earthkindenergy(dot)com
Sandy Frinton (845) 454-3895 NYSolarNews(at)gmail(dot)com
Gail Markels (917) 364-4760 gail(dot)markels(at)nyseia(dot)org
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Last changed: Oct 27 2011
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