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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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreShould 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.
Read MoreAEP/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.
Read MoreRoanoke 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.
Read MoreCoalfield 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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreAugusta 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreVideo: 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.
Read MoreDominion 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.
Read MoreSecure 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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