January 25, 2012
SEIA Merges With Solar Alliance for State Policies
WASHINGTON — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association representing the solar energy industry, recently announced a merger with the Solar Alliance, an advocacy group that works to establish solar policies at the state level.
Effective immediately, the Solar Alliance will operate under the SEIA brand in an effort to present a unified solar industry voice in all advocacy efforts at the state level, a statement from the association said.
Green Trends for 2012: LEED, Net-Zero Energy and the Living Building Challenge
Green building in all U.S. construction sectors will continue its rebound this year as the economy struggles to return to pre-recession levels. While the slowdown in commercial real estate projects and funding has definitely put a crimp in many green building projects, interest does remain high for green school construction.