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CEO Ryan McAllister Talks to UK’s Sky News about Government Support for Clean Energy
CEO Ryan McAllister Talks to UK’s Sky News about Government Support for Clean Energy
Apr 19, 2023
Has the new Inflation Reduction Act given the US an advantage over Britain and other nations on solar power, batteries and other new energy technology?
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New Grant Program Enables Schools in Coalfield Communities of WV & VA to Install Solar
New Grant Program Enables Schools in Coalfield Communities of WV & VA to Install Solar
Mar 30, 2023
Grants will help areas of Appalachia that have powered the American economy in the past to keep producing energy and generating prosperity in the future.
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2nd Largest School District in Virginia is Going Solar
2nd Largest School District in Virginia is Going Solar
Feb 20, 2023
Prince William County Public Schools, the 34th largest school district in the US, has chosen Secure Solar Futures to install solar arrays at 12 school sites and incorporate clean energy in classroom curricula.
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Our First Project in West Virginia Will Bring Solar to Calhoun County Schools through PPA
Our First Project in West Virginia Will Bring Solar to Calhoun County Schools through PPA
Feb 10, 2023
Now that Solar Power Purchase Agreements are legal in West Virginia, Calhoun County Schools is the first to receive solar power without upfront cost. They'll also get educational programs on clean energy.
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The Year that America Turned the Corner on Climate & Clean Energy
The Year that America Turned the Corner on Climate & Clean Energy
Jan 12, 2023
In 2022, Congress passed the most important legislation ever to support clean energy. Here's what it means for solar power and for you.
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Second Annual Event at Science Museum of VA Highlights Student Research on Clean Energy
Second Annual Event at Science Museum of VA Highlights Student Research on Clean Energy
Dec 15, 2022
At the 2nd Annual Throwing Solar Shade Final event, more than 80 students presented research on heat islands, climate science and solar energy.
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Meet Our Solar Education Group
Meet Our Solar Education Group
Dec 07, 2022
Secure Solar Futures' staff has grown as two new members join our Solar Education Group to expand our programming in schools.
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First Solar Apprenticeship Program in Virginia to be Subject of Film Debut at Virginia Clean Energy Summit
First Solar Apprenticeship Program in Virginia to be Subject of Film Debut at Virginia Clean Energy Summit
Oct 20, 2022
Secure Solar Futures will present a short film about our innovative workforce development program at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit in Richmond, Va. on October 21, 2022.
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Solar in the Classroom and the Coalfield: CEO Ryan McAllister Talks to PBS
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.
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High Demand for Electric School Buses Leads to EPA Fund Increase
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.
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Secretary of Energy Granholm and VA Sen. Kaine Tour Historic Secure Futures Solar Project
Secretary of Energy Granholm and VA Sen. Kaine Tour Historic Secure Futures Solar Project
Aug 25, 2022
US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Virginia's US Senator Tim Kaine joined Secure Futures President Tony Smith to celebrate solar power and the new Inflation Reduction Act.
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Rooftop Solar Benefits All Electricity Customers, Even Ones without Solar
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.
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