SEIA launches U.S. Solar Heating and Cooling Alliance

February 26, 2013

The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®), Washington, D.C., has launched the U.S. Solar Heating and Cooling Alliance (SHC Alliance). The SHC Alliance focuses on expanding the solar heating and cooling market through reducing barriers and advocating for policies on the federal, state, and local levels.

The newly elected leaders of the alliance are:

• Chairman: Mike Healy, Skyline Innovations
• Vice Chairman: Matt Carlson, Sunnovations
• Treasurer: Eileen Prado, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation
• Rotating Members: Les Nelson, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and Ole Pilgaard, Heliodyne

"SEIA encourages all companies and organizations interested in the expansion of the solar heating and cooling sector in the U.S. to join the SHC Alliance," said SEIA president and CEO Rhone Resch. "Solar heating and cooling is an expanding, significant sector of our industry, which is providing affordable, accessible, and reliable clean energy technology for our nation while helping us achieve energy independence and security."