Author: Amethyst Ralls

Students take a drone photo of themselves as they fly the craft above a school in Augusta County, Virginia.

Empowered Students Spark Climate Action & Campus Solar

Aug 01, 2023

At one of the first school districts in the US to develop a climate plan, students drove the process. In Virginia, students get credit for promoting campus solar.

The setting sun shines on a large array of roof mounted solar panels on a warehouse.

Long Summer Days Are Great for Solar. Summer Heat, Not So Much.

Jun 22, 2023

Longer days bring more sunshine, which usually means more solar power. But if it's too hot outside, production can go down. Why? And what can be done?

New Website Highlights Customer Stories

May 18, 2023

Our new website shines the spotlight on the schools, colleges, hospitals and businesses who have partnered with us to plug into the 21st century energy economy.

CEO Ryan McAllister Talks to UK’s Sky News about Government Support for Clean Energy

Apr 19, 2023

Has the new Inflation Reduction Act given the US an advantage over Britain and other nations on solar power, batteries and other new energy technology?

Eligible counties for Coalfield Solar Fund

New Grant Program Enables Schools in Coalfield Communities of WV & VA to Install Solar

Mar 30, 2023

Grants will help areas of Appalachia that have powered the American economy in the past to keep producing energy and generating prosperity in the future.

Our First Project in West Virginia Will Bring Solar to Calhoun County Schools through PPA

Feb 10, 2023

Now that Solar Power Purchase Agreements are legal in West Virginia, Calhoun County Schools is the first to receive solar power without upfront cost. They'll also get educational programs on clean energy.

The Year that America Turned the Corner on Climate & Clean Energy

Jan 12, 2023

In 2022, Congress passed the most important legislation ever to support clean energy. Here's what it means for solar power and for you.

Second Annual Event at Science Museum of VA Highlights Student Research on Clean Energy

Dec 15, 2022

At the 2nd Annual Throwing Solar Shade Final event, more than 80 students presented research on heat islands, climate science and solar energy.

Meet Our Solar Education Group

Dec 07, 2022

Secure Solar Futures' staff has grown as two new members join our Solar Education Group to expand our programming in schools.

Solar in the Classroom and the Coalfield: CEO Ryan McAllister Talks to PBS

Oct 17, 2022

Our CEO, Ryan McAllister, got to talk to VPM News about how Secure Futures is helping coal mining communities continue as energy-producing powerhouses.

High Demand for Electric School Buses Leads to EPA Fund Increase

Oct 07, 2022

In response to higher demand than expected from public schools for funding under the new Clean School Bus Program, the US EPA just increased funds available to replace diesel school buses with electric ones.

Pollinator-friendly Habitats: A No-Brainer for Solar Farms

Aug 13, 2020

Solar energy plays a pivotal role in building…

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