Increased Funding for the Solar America Initiative Announced, Landmark Solar Bill SB1 Passed by California Assembly

Increased Funding for the Solar America Initiative Announced, Landmark Solar Bill SB1 Passed by California Assembly

The Solar America Initiative (SAI) is a broad national program designed to encourage competition throughout the solar industry by lowering the cost of photovoltaic units and fostering innovation of new technologies. In June, President Bush announced an increase in funding for the SAI, raising the yearly budget from $80 million to $148 million. The Department of Energy (DOE) says that an emphasis on funding industry partnerships to promote market-ready PV and the elimination of manufacturing and production R&D barriers will accelerate the solar industry. In this week's edition of "Inside Renewable Energy," DOE Program Manager Steven Chalk and SAI Program Manager Craig Cornelius will be talking about how the funds will be allocated and where the program will go in the future.

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