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[Video] A Crash Course in Solar Power with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
[Video] A Crash Course in Solar Power with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Jan 16, 2019
https://youtu.be/Avwgig5au1o A solar energy system helps the Insurance Institute…
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The Future of Solar Net Metering is in the Hands of Virginia’s General Assembly
The Future of Solar Net Metering is in the Hands of Virginia’s General Assembly
Jan 11, 2019
The economics of distributed solar (which often comes…
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It’s Time for the General Assembly to Side with Customers, not Utilities, on Solar
It’s Time for the General Assembly to Side with Customers, not Utilities, on Solar
Dec 19, 2018
Note: This piece by Ivy Main originally ran…
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SCC Rejects Dominion Energy’s IRP
SCC Rejects Dominion Energy’s IRP
Dec 13, 2018
Dominion Energy Virginia's 2018 IRP has been rejected…
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4 Steps for Students to Bring DIY Solar to Your School
4 Steps for Students to Bring DIY Solar to Your School
Dec 12, 2018
EMU students were involved in their campus'…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Start with Solar Power On Site Before You Look Off Site
5 Reasons Why You Should Start with Solar Power On Site Before You Look Off Site
Nov 13, 2018
Your company, hospital or school has committed to use more renewable energy. Congrats! Solar should be the lion's share, and on-site solar should be the star.
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Announcing the 3rd Round of the RVA Solar Fund Grants for Public Schools, Governments & Nonprofits
Announcing the 3rd Round of the RVA Solar Fund Grants for Public Schools, Governments & Nonprofits
Oct 09, 2018
The third and final round of the RVA Solar Fund is now open, offering grants from $20,000 to $100,000 to public entities and nonprofit organizations.
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Richmond Public Schools Awarded Grant to Go Solar
Richmond Public Schools Awarded Grant to Go Solar
Sep 13, 2018
Richmond, VA public schools go solar on 10…
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Solar PPAs – the Uber of Solar is Riding into the Virginia Sunset, Unless Localities Act Now
Solar PPAs – the Uber of Solar is Riding into the Virginia Sunset, Unless Localities Act Now
Sep 05, 2018
Local governments in Virginia can benefit from the 30% federal tax credit by using a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to finance their solar installation -- but only if they act soon.
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[Video] Solar Panels Help Collegiate School Extend Eco-Leadership
[Video] Solar Panels Help Collegiate School Extend Eco-Leadership
Aug 21, 2018
https://youtu.be/djkFAABzMTQ The Collegiate School is the first K-12 school…
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8 Reasons Why the World Needs Solar Sheep
8 Reasons Why the World Needs Solar Sheep
Aug 16, 2018
In a ground-mounted solar array, grass that gets too high can cast shade on solar panels and reduce energy production. To cut that grass in an eco-friendly way, nothing beats solar sheep.
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Secure Futures Named a 2018 Best for the World Honoree
Secure Futures Named a 2018 Best for the World Honoree
Aug 06, 2018
The B Lab has named Secure Futures to…
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