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Why 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.
Read MoreSecure Futures Obtains $25 Million Commitment to Finance Commercial Solar Power Projects in Southeast
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.
Read MoreHow Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof
How Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof
Jun 22, 2021
Solar panels do not put holes in the roof, but they actually even benefit the roof.
Read MoreHow You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer
How You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer
Jun 16, 2021
With the summer heat at our doorsteps, learn how you can keep yourself and your neighborhood cooler with these simple steps.
Read MoreWest Virginia Legalizes Solar Power Purchase Agreements
West Virginia Legalizes Solar Power Purchase Agreements
Jun 08, 2021
West Virginia has become the 29th state to allow power purchase agreements. That removes a major barrier to help this coal state rise from its current national ranking near the bottom for solar power.
Read MoreWorld Environment Day & Solar Power
World Environment Day & Solar Power
Jun 03, 2021
Solar Energy is key to Ecosystem Restoration, this year's World Environment Day theme.
Read MoreWebinar: How North Carolina K-12 Schools Can Go Solar with No Upfront Cost
Webinar: How North Carolina K-12 Schools Can Go Solar with No Upfront Cost
May 05, 2021
After years of waiting, solar at no upfront cost has now come to North Carolina. Schools can especially benefit. Our webinar will interest facilities managers, administrators and anyone at K-12 schools who cares about clean energy.
Read MoreTop 6 Ways that Cold Storage Warehouses Can Cut Energy Costs
Top 6 Ways that Cold Storage Warehouses Can Cut Energy Costs
Mar 31, 2021
Our new free guide to energy savings for cold storage operators offers actionable ideas that you can implement today.
Read MoreSecure Futures Employee Andre Eanes helps Bring Relief to Urban Heat Islands
Secure Futures Employee Andre Eanes helps Bring Relief to Urban Heat Islands
Feb 09, 2021
Secure Futures' Andre Eanes brings new research to overlap between urban heat islands and poorer health among black and brown communities.
Read MoreSolar Will Help Virginia Non-Profit to Connect Workers with 21st Century Jobs
Solar Will Help Virginia Non-Profit to Connect Workers with 21st Century Jobs
Jan 25, 2021
Secure Futures helps a Virginia non-profit, NW Works, go solar, save money on energy and give back to the community.
Read MoreReaching Virginia’s Clean Energy Goals Will Require Solar Everywhere from Homes to Schools to Utilities
Reaching Virginia’s Clean Energy Goals Will Require Solar Everywhere from Homes to Schools to Utilities
Dec 29, 2020
To meet Virginia's goal of a 100% clean electric grid by 2050, utility-scale solar and distributed solar must act together to add clean energy in as many places as possible.
Read MoreStudents Present Research on Solar Energy on a National Stage
Students Present Research on Solar Energy on a National Stage
Dec 22, 2020
Four students from our program Throwing Solar Shade® presented their research at the Solar Decathlon, an event sponsored by the Department of Energy.
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