SEIA Statement on DOE Loan Guarantee Expansion to ‘Commercial' Projects
Department of Energy's (DOE) expansion of its loan guarantee program to "commercial" project and the creation of its new Financial Institution Partnership Program (FIPP)
For Immediate Release
More Headlines
- OMRON Brings AC/DC High-Power Relays and Improved Weather Sensor to RE+ 25
- SMA America to Unveil Full Portfolio of Solar and Storage Energy Solutions at RE+ 2025
- Elevated Solar Tracking Meets the Microgrid Revolution as Aging U.S. Grid Strains Under Heavy Demand
- Franklin Energy Launches AI Energy Forum to Lead Responsible Innovation in the Energy Sector
- Anza Unveils Groundbreaking Solar Platform Features, Including First-of-its-Kind Intelligent Price Quote Predictor
SEIA Statement on DOE Loan Guarantee Expansion to ‘Commercial' Projects
Washington DC - Rhone Resch, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, released the following statement today regarding the Department of Energy's (DOE) expansion of its loan guarantee program to "commercial" project and the creation of its new Financial Institution Partnership Program (FIPP);
"Today's solicitation announcement from Secretary Chu is a major step in improving the department's loan guarantee program. By expanding eligibility for the loan guarantee to ‘commercial' projects instead of the limited ‘innovative' project definition, DOE is making the loan guarantee more broadly available to more solar companies. And the more projects that receive loan guarantees, the more jobs will be created. This is stimulus in action.
"The new Financial Institution Partnership Program will not only bring much needed capital back into the solar market, but it will streamline the application process allowing projects to be developed sooner.
"While today's announcement is good news for the industry, there is still more to be done to improve the loan guarantee program. Most notably, Congress must restore the $2 billion that was diverted from the loan guarantee program earlier this year for the Cash for Clunkers program. DOE-guaranteed projects create jobs and a stronger loan guarantee program will help to spur new jobs and investment across the country."
###
Media Contacts:
Monique Hanis, 202.556.2885, mhanis@seia.org
Jared Blanton, 202.556.2886, jblanton@seia.org
Mark Sokolove, 703.302.8382, mark@tigercomm.us
About SEIA:
Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of solar energy industry. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works 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. Learn more at www.seia.org.
SEIA President & CEO Rhone Resch is on Twitter
Follow SEIA on YouTube and Facebook
Featured Product
HPS EnduraCoilTM Cast Resin Medium Voltage Transformer
HPS EnduraCoil is a high-performance cast resin transformer designed for many demanding and diverse applications while minimizing both installation and maintenance costs. Coils are formed with mineral-filled epoxy, reinforced with fiberglass and cast to provide complete void-free resin impregnation throughout the entire insulation system. HPS EnduraCoil complies with the new NRCan 2019 and DOE 2016 efficiency regulations and is approved by both UL and CSA standards. It is also seismic qualified per IBC 2012/ASCE 7-10/CBC 2013. Cast resin transformers are self-extinguishing in the unlikely event of fire, environmentally friendly and offer greater resistance to short circuits. HPS also offers wide range of accessories for transformer protection and monitoring requirements.
