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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Legislation Sparks Joy For Solar Industry in Virginia

Dec 04, 2020

Secure Futures's President and founder, Tony Smith, was quoted in an article by Virginia Mercury on the newly passed solar legislation that will help boost the economy and make solar in Virginia possible.

[Video] Solar Energy Powers American Food Security

Nov 30, 2020

InterChange Group, a cold storage warehouse operator in Harrisonburg, VA, uses solar power to help keep grocery store shelves stocked during the pandemic and beyond.

5 Reasons We Are Thankful For Solar this Thanksgiving

Nov 24, 2020

Reliable power, green jobs, money savings and fighting climate change -- all reasons to be thankful for solar power this season. And since schools, hospitals and businesses can get solar for no upfront capital cost, even more people can be thankful for clean energy.

We’re A Solar Company. And We’re Telling You Not to Cover Your Whole Roof With Solar Panels.

Nov 12, 2020

For schools, hospitals and businesses, power purchase agreements are the best way to get rooftop solar at no upfront capital cost. But even if you're getting solar panels through a PPA, more panels is not always better.

Optimism for Solar Energy & the Environment with 2020 Elections

Nov 10, 2020

A Biden administration will bring a 180 degree turn from the energy and climate policies of the Trump White House. If Republicans keep control of the Senate, Biden will have to find bipartisan issues to get legislation through Congress.