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    Seasoned Educator Brings Solar Power into the Classroom

    Seasoned Educator Brings Solar Power into the Classroom

    Jun 30, 2022

    Cindy Schroer brings 30 years experience to our company's innovative partnership for standards-based education on solar power for K-12 students.

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    Hands-on School Curriculum on Solar Power Highlighted at Energy Conference

    Hands-on School Curriculum on Solar Power Highlighted at Energy Conference

    May 03, 2022

    Like many solar companies serving K-12 schools, after we installed solar panels on campus, we offered a curriculum on clean energy that teachers could use in class. But we wanted our program to be different.

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    K-12 School Leaders: Join Our Panel on EV Buses at VSBA on 11/18

    K-12 School Leaders: Join Our Panel on EV Buses at VSBA on 11/18

    Nov 11, 2021

    Going to the VA School Board Association 2021 Convention in Williamsburg in November? Then join our panel on the Electric School Bus Revolution on Thurs., November 18th.

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    A New Way for Localities in Virginia to Go Solar with Much Less Impact on Land

    A New Way for Localities in Virginia to Go Solar with Much Less Impact on Land

    Nov 03, 2021

    For localities concerned about the impact of large solar projects on farmland, new rules allowing shared distributed solar offer an option to go solar on much less space.

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    Electric Buses are Coming Soon. Make Sure they Don’t Run on Dirty Energy.

    Electric Buses are Coming Soon. Make Sure they Don’t Run on Dirty Energy.

    Aug 17, 2021

    Electric school buses are hitting the streets quickly. When they come to your school, commit to powering them with solar energy.

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    What Direction Should Solar Panels Face? Probably South, but It Depends.

    What Direction Should Solar Panels Face? Probably South, but It Depends.

    Jul 28, 2021

    If you want to go solar at your school, hospital or business, you don't need to become an expert on installing solar panels. But you should know enough to make sure your solar company is giving you the best plan.

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    5 Ways Solar Power Helps the Economy

    5 Ways Solar Power Helps the Economy

    Jul 14, 2021

    Everybody knows that clean energy helps the climate and cuts local pollution. But it's news to some that solar power is also the best option for energy to boost the economy.

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    Why Isn’t Every Rooftop Covered with Solar Panels by Now?

    Why Isn’t Every Rooftop Covered with Solar Panels by Now?

    Jun 30, 2021

    Solar panels are now 80% cheaper than they were in 2010. So why aren't they on every suitable roof in America by now? Hint: the answer involves monopoly utility companies.

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    Secure Futures Obtains $25 Million Commitment to Finance Commercial Solar Power Projects in Southeast

    Secure Futures Obtains $25 Million Commitment to Finance Commercial Solar Power Projects in Southeast

    Jun 24, 2021

    Secure Futures has received $25 million commitment from Alerion RE, LLC to finance commercial solar power projects.

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    How Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof

    How Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof

    Jun 22, 2021

    Solar panels do not put holes in the roof, but they actually even benefit the roof.

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    How You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer

    How You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer

    Jun 16, 2021

    With the summer heat at our doorsteps, learn how you can keep yourself and your neighborhood cooler with these simple steps.

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    West Virginia Legalizes Solar Power Purchase Agreements

    West Virginia Legalizes Solar Power Purchase Agreements

    Jun 08, 2021

    West Virginia has become the 29th state to allow power purchase agreements. That removes a major barrier to help this coal state rise from its current national ranking near the bottom for solar power.

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