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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hands-on School Curriculum on Solar Power Highlighted at Energy Conference

May 03, 2022

Like many solar companies serving K-12 schools, after we installed solar panels on campus, we offered a curriculum on clean energy that teachers could use in class. But we wanted our program to be different.

Solar Apprenticeships Available in SW Virginia

Apr 19, 2022

In summer 2022 sixteen local students will have the opportunity to help build solar arrays on 11 schools in Lee and Wise County through an apprenticeship program offered by Secure Futures.

Secure Futures Publishes Free Guide to Help K-12 Schools Get Electric School Buses

Mar 31, 2022

More schools want to ditch their old dirty and noisy diesel school buses and start running clean and quiet electric ones. But schools have questions about cost and practicality. Our new free guide offers answers.

4 Steps to Help Your School Get Electric Buses

Jan 18, 2022

This free guide will help parents and students help their schools to transition from dirty diesel buses to clean electric rides.

Public Health Groups Push for Electric School Buses

Dec 09, 2021

The money Congress has already voted for electric school buses is a good start, but public health advocates are asking for much more.

K-12 School Leaders: Join Our Panel on EV Buses at VSBA on 11/18

Nov 11, 2021

Going to the VA School Board Association 2021 Convention in Williamsburg in November? Then join our panel on the Electric School Bus Revolution on Thurs., November 18th.

A New Campaign Aims to Make Solar Schools Mainstream

Oct 13, 2021

The respected Aspen Institute has just launched an initiative to help the nation's 100,000 public schools improve education by fighting climate change.

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