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Students 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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New Legislation Sparks Joy For Solar Industry in Virginia
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.
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[Video] Solar Energy Powers American Food Security
[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.
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5 Reasons We Are Thankful For Solar this Thanksgiving
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.
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We’re A Solar Company. And We’re Telling You Not to Cover Your Whole Roof With Solar Panels.
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.
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Optimism for Solar Energy & the Environment with 2020 Elections
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.
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3 Easy Steps to Secure Solar in Southwest Virginia
3 Easy Steps to Secure Solar in Southwest Virginia
Oct 26, 2020
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia has partnered…
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Meet Our Acting CEO, Ryan McAllister
Meet Our Acting CEO, Ryan McAllister
Oct 14, 2020
The Secure Futures team sees additional leadership as…
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This Climate Warrior Once Thought Business was the Problem. Now He’s One of Our Company’s Owners.
This Climate Warrior Once Thought Business was the Problem. Now He’s One of Our Company’s Owners.
Sep 23, 2020
At age 94, Cal Redekop is one of Secure Futures's partners and major investors. He always cared about the environment and has come to believe that business must play the leading role to make our economy sustainable.
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Securing Solar in Southwest Virginia
Securing Solar in Southwest Virginia
Sep 02, 2020
A unique partnership between the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Secure Futures will bring 10 megawatts of solar and new jobs to Southwest Virginia.
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2020 Election is Crucial for Solar Power. Make Your Voting Plan Now.
2020 Election is Crucial for Solar Power. Make Your Voting Plan Now.
Aug 26, 2020
The election of 2020 will be historic in many ways, especially for the future of solar power. But voting won't be like in the past. To make sure your vote counts, start planning how you'll cast your ballot today.
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Pollinator-friendly Habitats: A No-Brainer for Solar Farms
Pollinator-friendly Habitats: A No-Brainer for Solar Farms
Aug 13, 2020
Solar energy plays a pivotal role in building…
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