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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.

Rooftop Solar Benefits All Electricity Customers, Even Ones without Solar

Aug 05, 2022

Electric utilities claim that rooftop solar only helps solar customers but costs everyone else money. New research by Secure Futures shows the opposite: solar saves money for everybody on the grid.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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