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    2023 EPA Grants Open for EV School Buses

    2023 EPA Grants Open for EV School Buses

    Apr 24, 2023

    Today, the EPA opened the next round of its Clean School Bus Grant Program with $400 million for electric and other types of cleaner buses.

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    Eligible counties for Coalfield Solar Fund

    New Grant Program Enables Schools in Coalfield Communities of WV & VA to Install Solar

    New Grant Program Enables Schools in Coalfield Communities of WV & VA to Install Solar

    Mar 30, 2023

    Grants will help areas of Appalachia that have powered the American economy in the past to keep producing energy and generating prosperity in the future.

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    2nd Largest School District in Virginia is Going Solar

    2nd Largest School District in Virginia is Going Solar

    Feb 20, 2023

    Prince William County Public Schools, the 34th largest school district in the US, has chosen Secure Solar Futures to install solar arrays at 12 school sites and incorporate clean energy in classroom curricula.

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    Our First Project in West Virginia Will Bring Solar to Calhoun County Schools through PPA

    Our First Project in West Virginia Will Bring Solar to Calhoun County Schools through PPA

    Feb 10, 2023

    Now that Solar Power Purchase Agreements are legal in West Virginia, Calhoun County Schools is the first to receive solar power without upfront cost. They'll also get educational programs on clean energy.

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    Second Annual Event at Science Museum of VA Highlights Student Research on Clean Energy

    Second Annual Event at Science Museum of VA Highlights Student Research on Clean Energy

    Dec 15, 2022

    At the 2nd Annual Throwing Solar Shade Final event, more than 80 students presented research on heat islands, climate science and solar energy.

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    Meet Our Solar Education Group

    Meet Our Solar Education Group

    Dec 07, 2022

    Secure Solar Futures' staff has grown as two new members join our Solar Education Group to expand our programming in schools.

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    First Solar Apprenticeship Program in Virginia to be Subject of Film Debut at Virginia Clean Energy Summit

    First Solar Apprenticeship Program in Virginia to be Subject of Film Debut at Virginia Clean Energy Summit

    Oct 20, 2022

    Secure Solar Futures will present a short film about our innovative workforce development program at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit in Richmond, Va. on October 21, 2022.

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    Solar in the Classroom and the Coalfield: CEO Ryan McAllister Talks to PBS

    Solar in the Classroom and the Coalfield: CEO Ryan McAllister Talks to PBS

    Oct 17, 2022

    Our CEO, Ryan McAllister, got to talk to VPM News about how Secure Futures is helping coal mining communities continue as energy-producing powerhouses.

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    How Companies Can Work with Community Colleges to Create Solar Jobs

    How Companies Can Work with Community Colleges to Create Solar Jobs

    Jul 26, 2022

    Educators are touting an innovative apprenticeship program to train solar technicians in Southwest Virginia as a model for the whole state and beyond.

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    Seasoned Educator Brings Solar Power into the Classroom

    Seasoned Educator Brings Solar Power into the Classroom

    Jun 30, 2022

    Cindy Schroer brings 30 years experience to our company's innovative partnership for standards-based education on solar power for K-12 students.

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    We’re Offering $50K Grants for Schools to Get Electric Buses

    We’re Offering $50K Grants for Schools to Get Electric Buses

    Jun 17, 2022

    We'll help schools apply for a rebate from the EPA Clean School Bus Program, and then provide up to $50,000 to cover the total cost of buses and chargers.

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    Secure Futures Launches Solar Installer Apprenticeship Program in Southwest Virginia

    Secure Futures Launches Solar Installer Apprenticeship Program in Southwest Virginia

    Jun 07, 2022

    Ten high school students from Southwest Virginia have just completed an intensive classroom course and have gone on to hands-on training installing solar energy systems on schools in Lee and Wise counties.

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