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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.

[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.

3 Easy Steps to Secure Solar in Southwest Virginia

Oct 26, 2020

The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia has partnered…

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.

Mennonites Lead in One of Virginia’s Most Solar-Rich Small Cities

Jul 21, 2020

The small city of Harrisonburg is a leader in solar power within Virginia. Much of the credit goes to the city's Mennonite community. Now, they're doing even more.

North Carolina Schools, Hospitals and Businesses Ready to go Solar with Secure Futures

May 28, 2020

Secure Futures now offers commercial-scale solar in North…

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Governor Northam Launches Richmond Public Schools Solar Project

Feb 19, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam, RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras, and…

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.

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.