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Today, SEIA is launching a Solar + Storage Dictionary. If you're struggling to keep track of all the terms and acronyms in the solar and storage industry, check out SEIA's latest offering. ITC? PPA? ESS? FERC? Find all definitions and phrases you need to succeed in solar and storage?? https://lnkd.in/eBRkCWDq

Snow piling up outside? ??? Sounds like a perfect excuse to stay inside and catch up on the latest episodes of Energizing TN! ???? In 2024, we produced and released 13 episodes of Energizing Tennessee. Episodes range from discussing: ?? Ford Motor Company’s ambitious approach to workforce development, including BlueOval Learning and its plans to fill 6,000 new jobs in West Tennessee ?? Autos Drive America’s international auto presence in TN ? General Motors' renewable energy commitments ?? Spark Cleantech Accelerator’s program at the Spark Innovation Center at the UT Research Park ?? Key findings from the Valley Pathways Study conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs ?? NOVONIX’s recent achievements and what’s next for the company ?? Insights from Former President and CEO of Centrus Energy Corp. and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy (U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)) Daniel Poneman about his career with three presidents and mission to champion an all-of-the-above energy strategy ?? How the Tennessee Valley Authority prioritizes sustainability and has shifted its mindset from compliance to stewardship ?? The benefits of cleantech entrepreneurship in Tennessee and the need for partnerships to push the boundaries of sustainability ?? How WastAway’s multi-patented system transforms municipal solid waste into valuable biofuels ?? Bridgestone Americas’s cutting-edge innovations and commitment to sustainability ?? Holocene’s take on the importance of direct air capture, powered by partnerships with companies like Google and support from government and utilities ?? AESSEAL's solar and storage project in Tennessee and Solar Alliance's success in the commercial market ?? Available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! ?? https://lnkd.in/dZfeG_rS

Today, we remember and honor the legacy of President Jimmy Carter, whose leadership laid the cornerstone for America's energy future. President Carter’s foresight led to the creation of the U.S. Department of Energy in 1977—a pivotal step in rallying American minds and resources around the goal of better addressing the country’s energy challenges. He was a pioneer in more ways than one. He led landmark policies, such as the National Energy Act of 1978 and Energy Security Act of 1980, which reduced America’s dependence on foreign oil and accelerated the development of renewable energy technologies. He established the Solar Energy Research Institute in Colorado, known today as our National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and was the first to install solar panels at the White House. “I hope that, perhaps a 100 years from now, the change to inexhaustible energy sources will have been made, and our Nation's concern about energy will be over. But we can make that transition smoothly—for our country and for our children and for our grandchildren—only if we take careful steps now to prepare ourselves for the future.” - President Jimmy Carter, Address to the Nation on Energy (November, 1977). In 2025, President Carter's mission remains with us. The U.S. Department of Energy will continue to secure the country’s energy independence and push the boundaries of science & technology to deliver energy solutions to the American people. Thank you, Mr. President, for your service to our country. We are proud to honor you.

How is your business getting a handle on rising utility expenses? Here's a 5-minute read on the rise of this overhead expense and how a manufacturing leader is taking control with its own solar + storage: https://lnkd.in/eKtCVbfZ #utilitycosts #overheadexpenses #cuttingcosts #businessplanning #2025 #newyear #budget #corporatemandates #renewables #solar #storage #management #$ #savings #costs #smartplanning #utilitybill

What makes Tennessee a leader in clean energy innovation and opportunity? ?? In Episode 28 of Energizing TN, we dive into the completion of AESSEAL’s groundbreaking solar and storage project—the first of its kind in Tennessee. We explore AESSEAL’s leadership as a multinational company, Solar Alliance’s ongoing success in the commercial market, and why Tennessee is uniquely positioned to support and drive projects like these. A special thank you to #TAEBC Member Solar Alliance for making this episode possible! Listen to the full episode on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. ???: https://lnkd.in/ey_2h8Zc

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How could solar or solar + storage add value to your business in 2025 and beyond? For investor/corporate information call 416-848-7744 or for commercial solar information call 865-309-4674 or connect at https://lnkd.in/gzXqTQfq. #solar #cleanenergy #budgetplanning #renewableassets #photovoltaic #storage #resilience #sustainability #corporategoals #webuildit #commercialsolar #energystorage #manufacturingoverhead #utilitybills #energycosts

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the 12 Days of #Solar here at SEIA. ??Here are 12 gifts the industry has to offer ?? 12: Rooftop solar capacity on U.S. businesses has grown an average of 12% annually for the past 5 years. 11: 11 U.S. states and territories have more than 100,000 residential solar installations. 10: The U.S. is home to over 10k solar businesses. 9: Nearly 9 in 10 American voters support federal clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). 8: 80% of new electricity generating capacity installed in the first half of 2024 came from solar or storage. 7: 7% of all U.S. electricity comes from solar energy, over 6x its share a decade ago. 6: The value of the U.S. solar market is now over $60 billion. 5: We celebrated 5 decades of SEIA in 2024. Here’s to the next 50 years of solar and storage progress. 4: The cost to install solar has dropped by nearly 40% over the last decade, expanding the industry into new markets and deploying thousands of systems nationwide. 3: In the last 3 years, U.S. grid-scale energy storage capacity has grown 376%. 2: 2 years after the Inflation Reduction Act passed, America is experiencing a wave of clean energy jobs and investments. 1st Day of Solar: There is only 1 solar industry powering America’s clean energy future. Happy holidays from all of us here at SEIA!???

"This is a highly strategic investment.?The significance of energy, particularly in manufacturers, can't be overstated." - Solar Alliance CEO Brian Timmons on the podcast with AESSEAL Inc. about their solar + storage project. "Energy investments aren't just about sustainability.?They're about long-term profitability and resilience." - AESSEAL Inc. Head of Operations Chris Staackmann #budget #operatingcosts #solar #storage #manufacturing #MadeinUSA #multinational #business #energy #solaralliance #AESSEAL #TAEBC #TN