The Solar Energy Industries Association is boosting its federal advocacy efforts and adding new legislative affairs and grassroots staff. The trade group, established in 1974, is building a government affairs team to engage policy makers on the climate change debate and establish a stronger presence on Capitol Hill.Monique Hanis, SEIA’s communications director, says the move reflects the growth and importance of the solar industry. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association is hiring a new legislative director, a legislative assistant, a grassroots organizer and an assistant manager in communications, boosting their staff by 50 percent. SEIA participated in direct… Read More