About us

American for energy independence

Americans for Energy Independence (AFEI) is a nonpartisan coalition of companies, organizations, and concerned citizens committed to combatting misinformation about solar energy and sharing factual information about the benefits of affordable, reliable, homegrown power.

Solar Energy Highlights:

As of 2022, the solar power industry provides more than

263K

jobs in the U.S.

In 2022, the solar power industry contributed more than

35B

to the U.S. economy.

Our members are engaged in all aspects of the solar industry. They are helping create more reliable and independent domestically-sourced energy.

All across the country, solar energy is creating a ripple effect that is creating jobs, spurring economic growth, and providing families and businesses with low-cost power they can count on.

We believe in empowering communities with the facts and countering misleading messaging and dangerous disinformation that is sowing widespread confusion about solar power.

AFEI educates communities across the country on the economic, reliability, and affordability benefits of solar power and solar projects. Solar projects create a ripple effect that spurs economic and job growth throughout communities that invest in solar power.

Highlighting the Benefits of Solar Power

Solar energy projects can help lower energy costs and electricity bills for families, create jobs in American communities, and strengthen our nation’s energy independence. Solar energy projects contribute to a stronger, more independent, and more sustainable American economy and create new, well-paying jobs for workers at all skill levels and from all educational backgrounds.

Solar energy development is a boon for rural America, providing farmers with increased economic opportunities, increasing tax revenue to rural communities, and creating jobs for local residents.

Solar power helps strengthen the reliability of the grid and provides a reliable, steady source of power that works day and night, rain or shine.