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Our 5 Best Articles from 2021
Dec 17, 2021
Learn how one of our people is helping cool down urban heat islands, how you can do more to fight climate change and new ways that solar helps the economy.
Read MorePublic Health Groups Push for Electric School Buses
Public Health Groups Push for Electric School Buses
Dec 09, 2021
The money Congress has already voted for electric school buses is a good start, but public health advocates are asking for much more.
Read MoreK-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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreTwo School Divisions in Southwest Virginia Go Solar
Two School Divisions in Southwest Virginia Go Solar
Oct 22, 2021
Schools in Wise County and Lee County Hire Secure Futures to Install a Total of 3.2 Megawatts of solar power systems on 9 campuses.
Read MoreA New Campaign Aims to Make Solar Schools Mainstream
A New Campaign Aims to Make Solar Schools Mainstream
Oct 13, 2021
The respected Aspen Institute has just launched an initiative to help the nation's 100,000 public schools improve education by fighting climate change.
Read MoreRooftop Solar + Storage Can Make America’s Energy Transition Nearly $500 Billion Cheaper
Rooftop Solar + Storage Can Make America’s Energy Transition Nearly $500 Billion Cheaper
Sep 14, 2021
President Biden wants the U.S. to generate 45% of its power from solar by 2050. To meet this ambitious goal, his plan will need more than just big solar farms. A local solar-storage plan will be crucial, according to a new computer model.
Read MoreIPCC Report Shows We Must Go Beyond Comfortable Actions to Win on Climate
IPCC Report Shows We Must Go Beyond Comfortable Actions to Win on Climate
Aug 27, 2021
Schools, hospitals and businesses are used to screwing in LED lightbulbs or buying "green power" from their utility. But these have limited impact on the climate. Fortunately, it's easy to do things that make a bigger difference.
Read MoreElectric 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read More5 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.
Read MoreWhy 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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