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    Two male students watch an instructor demonstrate a task in an electricity course at Wise County Career Tech Center in Wise, Virginia.

    ‘This is the future’: rural Virginia pivots from coal to green jobs

    ‘This is the future’: rural Virginia pivots from coal to green jobs

    The Guardian

    Sep 08, 2022

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    U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm walks with Senator Tim Kaine and Secure Solar Futures CEO Ryan McAllister at a parking lot solar array in Lexington, Virginia.

    Sen. Tim Kaine tours Lexington solar canopy, touts Inflation Reduction Act

    Sen. Tim Kaine tours Lexington solar canopy, touts Inflation Reduction Act

    Waynesboro News Virginian

    Aug 27, 2022

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    U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm sit at a banquet table in Troutville, Virginia. An American flag can be seen in the background and green glass water bottles sit on the table.

    Sen. Kaine tours Lexington solar canopy, Troutville green energy manufacturer

    Sen. Kaine tours Lexington solar canopy, Troutville green energy manufacturer

    WFXR TV Roanoke, VA

    Aug 25, 2022

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    Secure Solar Futures President Anthony Smith speaks with Senator Tim Kaine at a parking facility with solar panels in Lexington, Virginia.

    Sen. Kaine visits health center, W&L

    Sen. Kaine visits health center, W&L

    The News Gazette, Lexington, Virginia

    Aug 25, 2022

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    Senator Tim Kaine, wearing a light blue shirt, speaks to the press at a solar panel canopy on the campus of Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

    U.S. Secretary of Energy, Senator discuss Inflation Reduction Act in Troutville, Lexington

    U.S. Secretary of Energy, Senator discuss Inflation Reduction Act in Troutville, Lexington

    WSLS TV-10 Roanoke

    Aug 24, 2022

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    Senator Tim Kaine speaks with a group beneath a solar panel array on the roof of a parking deck at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

    U.S. Secretary of Energy and Sen. Kaine visit SWVA to talk clean energy

    U.S. Secretary of Energy and Sen. Kaine visit SWVA to talk clean energy

    WDBJ TV-7 Roanoke, VA

    Aug 24, 2022

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    Bedford County solar project approved

    Bedford County solar project approved

    Smith Mountain Eagle

    Aug 24, 2022

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    Three solar apprentices in high-visibility vests and white hard hats pose for the camera in southwest Virginia.

    Solar Panels on Southwest Virginia Schools Signal a Diversifying Economy

    Solar Panels on Southwest Virginia Schools Signal a Diversifying Economy

    Appalachian Voice

    Aug 23, 2022

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    A male worker in a neon construction vest, white hard hat, work boots and sunglasses stands on a roof being prepared for solar panel installation.

    A 10-year pipeline of solar jobs in coal country?

    A 10-year pipeline of solar jobs in coal country?

    Cardinal News

    Aug 17, 2022

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    A rural scene shows horses grazing in a green field behind a wooden fence. A large tree in the foreground filters the sunlight.

    Bedford County schools to enter contract with solar firm in utilities cost-saving endeavor

    Bedford County schools to enter contract with solar firm in utilities cost-saving endeavor

    Roanoke Times

    Aug 12, 2022

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    A detailed view of ground mounted solar panels shows the grass beneath the array with shadows being cast by the canopy structure.

    This federal climate bill is going to supercharge Virginia’s energy transition

    This federal climate bill is going to supercharge Virginia’s energy transition

    Virginia Mercury

    Aug 09, 2022

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    An aerial view shows a small town in the coalfield region of Virginia at sunset. Houses and farm fields are pictured, surrounded by green mountains.

    Secure Futures’ apprenticeship program is creating solar jobs in Virginia coal country

    Secure Futures’ apprenticeship program is creating solar jobs in Virginia coal country

    Solar Power World

    Jun 06, 2022

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