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Contact: Autumn Johnson (520) 240-4757 [email protected] Phoenix, AZ - The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA), the State’s leading trade association for solar, storage, and electrification, is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at assisting homeowners with solar systems that were installed by companies that have since closed. Recognizing the importance of ensuring that every solar system operates efficiently and effectively, AriSEIA has curated a comprehensive list of member companies ready to provide support and services. Homeowners with solar systems often encounter questions or need assistance with maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. Understanding this, AriSEIA has compiled a directory of qualified members who can offer expert assistance. This initiative underscores the solar industry's commitment to being a valuable resource and a reliable partner for all solar system owners in Arizona. “AriSEIA is dedicated to consumer protection and supporting homeowners,” said Autumn Johnson, Executive Director of AriSEIA. “We understand that navigating the maintenance and troubleshooting of solar systems, especially after a solar installer closure, can be challenging. That’s why we have commenced a homeowner education campaign and have assembled a list of companies who are ready to assist and ensure that solar systems continue to deliver the expected benefits.” The curated list of members includes a range of service providers, from installation and maintenance experts to companies specializing in solar system insurance and warranty solutions. By reaching out to these members, homeowners can find the help they need to keep their solar systems running smoothly and efficiently. Despite recent challenges, the solar industry is committed to being proactive, approachable, and helpful, ensuring that every solar system owner has the support they need. Homeowners seeking assistance with their solar systems can visit the AriSEIA website to access the list of members and find the appropriate service provider for their needs. About AriSEIA: The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) is the State’s leading trade association dedicated to promoting the adoption of solar, storage, and electrification technologies. AriSEIA advocates for policies that support the growth of Arizona’s solar industry and provides resources and education to ensure that solar energy continues to thrive in the State.
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March 11, 2022
U.S. Economic Development Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 71014 Washington, DC 20230 RE: Coal Communities – Build Back Better Regional Challenge Dear Economic Development Administration Representative, We submit this letter jointly on behalf of Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA), Solar United Neighbors (SUN), and Vote Solar in support of the Hopi Tribe’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant application. The solar industry is an essential part of the U.S. and Arizona’s economy. As of Q3 2021, over 113.5 GW of solar has been installed nationwide, representing over 230,000 Americans working in the solar industry. To date, Arizona has 5.2 GW of installed solar capacity representing nearly $14 billion in total solar investment in the state. In addition, the solar industry provides 7,346 jobs within the state, ranking 5th in solar jobs throughout the country. Our organizations believe in Hopi’s vision to rebuild their economy. We have witnessed the impact of coal plant closures in Arizona and have had the opportunity to meet with tribal members and organizations. We also understand Hopi’s EDA grant application and believe in their vision to rewrite their energy story. It is our understanding that the Hopi Tribe is working to develop and construct a large-scale solar facility to transition the Hopi Tribe beyond the closure of the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) and Kayenta Mine. In addition, we understand that the Tribe will pursue local clean energy infrastructure projects to improve reliability on the reservation, as well as a workforce development program that leverages the construction projects to train Tribal Members for clean energy jobs. Our organizations are committed to supporting Hopi through our networks and members. Our networks include solar contractors, installers, manufacturers, distributors, consultants, engineers and designers, residential and commercial system owners, developers, universities, solar supporting businesses, nonprofits, and members of the public. We strongly encourage the EDA to award phase 2 funding to Hopi Utilities Corporation to support the Tribe to deliver these exciting infrastructure and economic development projects through the Build Back Better program. AriSEIA’s mission is to develop and support policies that create opportunities to advance Arizona’s economy through solar energy and storage. AriSEIA is Arizona’s largest trade association for the solar industry and is part of the national Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA). We advocate for sustainable job creation in deployment of solar and complementary technologies and collaborate with stakeholders to encourage utilization of Arizona’s greatest natural resource, the sun. SUN is a national nonprofit composed of a community of people building a new energy system with rooftop solar at the cornerstone. It helps people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights. SUN envisions a clean, equitable energy system that directs control and benefits back to local communities, with solar on every roof and money in every pocket. Vote Solar’s mission is to make solar a mainstream energy resource across the U.S. Since 2002, Vote Solar has been working to lower solar costs and expand solar access. Vote Solar advocates for state policies and programs needed to repower the electric grid with clean energy. It works to remove regulatory barriers and implement key policies needed to bring solar to scale. Sincerely, Autumn T. Johnson Executive Director Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) [email protected] 520-240-4757 Bret Fanshaw Western Region Director Solar United Neighbors (SUN) [email protected] 602-962-0240 Yaraneth Marin Interior West Regional Director Vote Solar [email protected] 602-492-6077  Speakers highlight the importance of solar investments to Southern Arizona’s growing clean energy industry
(Tucson, AZ) – Today, Arizona State Representatives Daniel Hernandez (D-2) and Morgan Abraham (D-10) joined solar power advocates gathered for a press conference to call on the U.S. Senate to pass significant investments in climate and clean energy to support the state’s growing clean energy industry. This event was sponsored by Solar United Neighbors Action. In late 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives delivered for the American people with its historic vote to approve $550 billion in climate investments. This included landmark investments in climate change, clean energy, justice, equity, families, and communities. The speakers thanked Senator Mark Kelly for leading on clean energy growth and solar power, and urged him to continue to fight for Arizonans by supporting critically needed investments to address the climate crisis, increase the adoption of solar power in Tucson, and drive growth in Arizona’s renewable energy sector. “When it comes to confronting the climate crisis, our leaders are responsible to do everything in our power to protect both the lives and livelihoods of our constituents,” said State Rep. Daniel Hernandez (D-2) “The results we’ve already achieved at the state level and in cities like Tucson illustrate that an economy that is more resilient to climate change can also be one that creates better-paying jobs and sets up Arizona’s cities for decades of high-tech economic growth. We know that climate change and economic growth are top of mind for Mark Kelly, and we need his help to secure the votes needed to pass this transformational climate funding through the Senate.” “Arizonans are already battling climate change in the form of worsening air quality, more extreme heat, and increasingly frequent potential droughts,” said State Rep. Morgan Abraham (D-10). “There’s broad awareness in this state that taking creative and committed action to move toward more clean energy is of critical importance, and the data is also clear that this transition has the potential to promote entrepreneurship and to create tens of thousands of high-quality long term jobs across Arizona in the process. Mark Kelly has proven time and again that he is a leader who puts science, pragmatic problem solving, and the safety of his constituents first, and we’re counting on him to fight for us to pass this critical climate funding.” Speakers stressed that time is running out to address the climate crisis. Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe with communities across the state paying the price. From 2010 to 2020, Arizona experienced 13 extreme weather events, costing the state up to $10 billion in damages. More than 40% of Americans experienced a climate change-fueled extreme weather event in 2021 alone. "Going solar helps families save money by taking control of where their electricity comes from," said Adrian Keller, Program Associate with Solar United Neighbors Action. "Congress has an opportunity to help more Arizonans benefit from solar energy. It should take it. In November, the House passed a bill with important investments that will ensure solar's benefits are shared by rural and underserved communities across the state. These investments will create good local jobs. Now, it is up to the Senate to come together to pass these needed measures." These investments in clean energy will not only help fight climate change but also will bring massive economic growth to Arizona. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, clean energy jobs were growing faster than the economy as a whole. As of 2021, there were more than 56,000 Arizona residents working in clean energy. Passing the $550 billion in climate investments will add nearly 83,000 jobs in Arizona over the next five years. “Arizona’s solar industries have already proven we can grow fast to meet ambitious capacity goals and create thousands of high-quality, long term jobs in this state,” said John Mitman, President of Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association. “Now, the country has a pivotal opportunity to expand on that progress on an unprecedented scale. This is not only critical funding for the climate fight, but also $550 billion of incentives and investments that will fuel cutting edge industries, foster entrepreneurship across this state, and create tens of thousands of family-sustaining jobs over the next five years. The House did their job – now we need the Senate to step up and pass this bill.” “The people of Arizona have been on the front lines of the climate crisis, and there is a clear popular will behind the measures that passed the House earlier this winter,” said Duane Etiger, of Sustainable Tucson. “This is long overdue funding that will fuel a revitalization and realignment of Arizona’s economy as we create thousands of jobs electrifying dangerously carbon-dependent transportation and broader energy use. These are investments in sustainability, but they are also investments in economic justice, in inidigineous communities and communities of color, and a more prosperous future for our state as a whole. We’re grateful for Mark Kelly’s past leadership on climate, and we’re counting on him to follow the science and champion this bill on behalf of Arizona.” A video of the in-person press conference can be found here. The event was held at The Historic Y in Tucson, Arizona. The Historic Y is the premier center for the arts, education, human rights, and social and environmental justice in Southern Arizona. In 2017, The Historic Y installed a 65.21 kW SunPower PV Solar System on the building’s rooftops that in 2018 accounted for approximately 45% of The Historic Y’s electric consumption. |
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