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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.
Read MoreDistributed Generation: Increases Private Investment and Creates Jobs in the Commonwealth
Distributed Generation: Increases Private Investment and Creates Jobs in the Commonwealth
Jun 14, 2016
The solar industry continues as the fastest growing…
Read MoreSupporting The Solar Investment Tax Credit
Supporting The Solar Investment Tax Credit
Dec 07, 2015
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is set…
Read MoreClean Power Plan Can Energize Virginia’s New Dynamic Economy
Clean Power Plan Can Energize Virginia’s New Dynamic Economy
Aug 04, 2015
Statement in response to the EPA's Clean Power…
Read MoreUber, Solar & Innovation: How to Drive Virginia’s New Era Economy
Uber, Solar & Innovation: How to Drive Virginia’s New Era Economy
Mar 17, 2015
Many of us in the so-called "millennial" generation…
Read MoreUniversity of Richmond to Install Solar on REC Center
University of Richmond to Install Solar on REC Center
Jan 16, 2015
Secure Futures and the University of Richmond have…
Read More2014 Solar Year in Review: Business Model Innovation and Consumer Demand Outpace Virginia Policy
2014 Solar Year in Review: Business Model Innovation and Consumer Demand Outpace Virginia Policy
Dec 31, 2014
We wish to highlight the solar industry’s successes…
Read MoreSolar Customer Self Generation Agreement Wins The 2014 Solar Innovation Award
Solar Customer Self Generation Agreement Wins The 2014 Solar Innovation Award
Nov 21, 2014
The Maryland, D.C., Virginia Solar Energy Industry Association…
Read MoreVirginia As A Solar Leader – If The Policy Fits
Virginia As A Solar Leader – If The Policy Fits
Dec 11, 2013
Recently, GreenTech Media’s (GTM) Stephen Lacey, asked the…
Read MoreUtilities Respond to "Disruptive Challenges" by Opposing PPAs
Utilities Respond to "Disruptive Challenges" by Opposing PPAs
Sep 03, 2013
In July, journalist Ryan Tracy, highlighted a familiar…
Read MoreVirginia To Begin Pilot PPA Program
Virginia To Begin Pilot PPA Program
Mar 19, 2013
Virginia shines a glimmer of light on renewables…
Read MoreNew tax revenue for states generated by increasing solar capacity
New tax revenue for states generated by increasing solar capacity
Sep 07, 2012
Solar generates new forms of state revenue Some…
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