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    6 Reasons Why Congress Should Keep Solar Tax Credits

    6 Reasons Why Congress Should Keep Solar Tax Credits

    Jun 11, 2025

    President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill passed by the House cuts incentives to keep solar power growing. Six charts show why that's a bad idea.

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    In Memory of Eric Hurlocker: Solar Warrior, Trusted Partner, and Friend

    In Memory of Eric Hurlocker: Solar Warrior, Trusted Partner, and Friend

    Jun 04, 2025

    Eric Hurlocker helped advance solar power in Virginia through his passion for clean energy and legal expertise. But he was also a good man and a good friend.

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    Should You Worry about the Energy Needs of Data Centers?

    Should You Worry about the Energy Needs of Data Centers?

    May 27, 2025

    Homes and businesses could wind up paying up to 70% more for power as utilities scramble to supply energy-hungry data centers.

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    AEP/APCo Case in WV Could Bode Well for VA

    AEP/APCo Case in WV Could Bode Well for VA

    Apr 08, 2025

    This technical article looks at the current American Electric Power net metering tariff case in West Virginia for clues as to what's coming in Virginia.

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    Roanoke City Public Schools to Save $46.5 Million through Solar Energy and Roof Restoration

    Roanoke City Public Schools to Save $46.5 Million through Solar Energy and Roof Restoration

    Mar 26, 2025

    Eleven new solar power systems will augment six systems installed in 2024 to give Roanoke Schools in Virginia a total of 7.3 MW of solar at 17 locations.

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    Coalfield Solar Fund Completes Construction of First Round of Solar Schools in Virginia and West Virginia

    Coalfield Solar Fund Completes Construction of First Round of Solar Schools in Virginia and West Virginia

    Feb 10, 2025

    Solar power at Lee County Schools in Virginia and Calhoun County Schools in West Virginia will save over $4 million and help create local energy jobs.

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    “Solarbration” Gives West Virginia Students hands-On Experience with Clean Energy

    “Solarbration” Gives West Virginia Students hands-On Experience with Clean Energy

    Feb 03, 2025

    Fun activities helped students at Calhoun County Schools learn about solar power just as their schools were getting photovoltaic systems installed last fall.

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    Augusta County Schools Cuts Long Bus Routes with Vanpool Program 

    Augusta County Schools Cuts Long Bus Routes with Vanpool Program 

    Dec 06, 2024

    Our new Solar E-Vanpool Program has helped the schools to shorten long bus routes and provide students with a shorter commute, a ride that’s also powered by clean energy. 

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    The Resilience of Solar Tax Credits Under the New Trump Administration 

    The Resilience of Solar Tax Credits Under the New Trump Administration 

    Dec 02, 2024

    Fortunately, both Congress and business remain largely in support and federal tax credits for renewable energy are expected to remain intact.

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    Video: Virginia’s 2nd Largest School Division Shows How to Go Solar the Right Way

    Video: Virginia’s 2nd Largest School Division Shows How to Go Solar the Right Way

    Jun 27, 2024

    Prince William County Schools gets more benefits from hosting its own solar power systems right on campus.

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    Dominion Invents New Dirty Trick to Kill School Solar in Virginia

    Dominion Invents New Dirty Trick to Kill School Solar in Virginia

    May 30, 2024

    Everyone loves when K-12 schools go solar. But Dominion hates it. Now they've concocted a scheme to slow or stop school solar for good.

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    Macon Rich

    Secure Solar Futures Adds Interim CEO, Project Management Director, and Other Staff

    Secure Solar Futures Adds Interim CEO, Project Management Director, and Other Staff

    Feb 12, 2024

    Secure Solar Futures has appointed Macon Rich as interim CEO, hired Joshua Kraybill as Project Management Director, and filled other key openings.

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