SUN AND THE SOTU

Solar Industry Playing Critical Role in Creating Jobs, Driving Innovation and Maintaining US Competitiveness
January 25, 2011 (Solar Energy Industries Association)

[Rhone Resch, President/CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):] "…The U.S. solar industry is playing a critical role in meeting [President Obama's commitment to creating jobs and keeping America competitive in the global marketplace]…"

[Rhone Resch, President/CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):] "…[N]early 100,000 Americans in all 50 states…[work] at solar manufacturing facilities; on the roofs of homes and business installing the latest solar technology; at offices offering support in finance, legal and marketing departments. More are finding work in solar every single day…"

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[Rhone Resch, President/CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):] "…LUMA Resources [of Rochester Hills, Michigan] utilized funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to transform their roofing company into a manufacturing facility of state-of-the-art solar shingles, creating new manufacturing jobs for Michigan workers. They are one example of thousands of companies that are finding new opportunity in the solar industry…"

[Rhone Resch, President/CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):] "…With the right policy support, the U.S. solar industry is scaling up and allowing America to innovate and compete in the global marketplace. Congress should take notice of success stories like LUMA Resources when considering how to create new jobs and keep America competitive…"