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John Smirnow

John Smirnow is vice president of trade and competitiveness for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). He leads SEIA's international trade and sustainability initiatives, including codes and standards, the environment, health and safety. He currently serves on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee and recently served as chairman of the Department of Commerce's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee.

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Collaborating for advancement

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New research shows that during the first half of 2014, 53 percent of new electric-generating capacity in the U.S. came from solar energy, much of it attributable to residential installations. Through its collaborations with the roofing industry and affected organizations, the solar industry is creating jobs and environmental sustainability. Tens of thousands of U.S. households now generate their own electricity, and more than 143,000 U.S. workers are employed in solar manufacturing and services.

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