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We Can’t Rely on Big Utility Solar Alone to Save the Grid
We Can’t Rely on Big Utility Solar Alone to Save the Grid
Apr 21, 2026
A new article argues that Virginia, the world capital of AI data centers, can be a model for the nation to prevent an energy crisis if we go beyond big utility solar to embrace distributed energy.
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Solar PPA Rates Could Rise 60% After June 30
Solar PPA Rates Could Rise 60% After June 30
Mar 25, 2026
There's still time to get the federal tax credit for commercial-scale solar projects -- but you have to decide to go solar right away.
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Virginia legislature passes balcony solar bill
Virginia legislature passes balcony solar bill
Mar 13, 2026
Utility Dive
Roanoke Schools Makes TV News for Plans to Add Solar + Battery Storage
Roanoke Schools Makes TV News for Plans to Add Solar + Battery Storage
Mar 12, 2026
Multiple stories on TV news and elsewhere shine positive attention on the schools for saving money through innovation in clean energy and battery energy storage.
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Roanoke City schools are saving money by going solar
Roanoke City schools are saving money by going solar
Mar 02, 2026
Virginia Independent News
Solar project to help Roanoke schools save money
Solar project to help Roanoke schools save money
Feb 27, 2026
WDBJ-TV Roanoke, VA
Roanoke school division receives grant for solar-powered microgrid
Roanoke school division receives grant for solar-powered microgrid
Feb 25, 2026
Cardinal News, Roanoke, VA
Rooftop solar producing power at Mountain Empire Community College
Rooftop solar producing power at Mountain Empire Community College
Feb 23, 2026
Cardinal News, Roanoke, VA
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