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The Sun is Shining on Southwest Virginia’s Growing Solar Industry

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 | Posted by Austin Counts | No Comments

Learn about several exciting updates on the bright future for Southwest Virginia’s growing solar energy industry, broken down into four categories: 1) residential solar, 2) commercial solar, 3) utility solar and 4) shared solar! [ Read More ]


Building community power for economic transition in the coalfields

Thursday, March 18th, 2021 | Posted by Austin Counts | No Comments

The New Economy Network of Southwest Virginia continues to progress local conversations to bring positive change to the region. [ Read More ]


Fighting for equitable land access in Southwest Virginia

Friday, December 11th, 2020 | Posted by Austin Counts | No Comments

Large, out-of-state companies often hold huge tracts of land in Southwest Virginia and across the region for its perceived coal or timber potential — making it difficult for nearby communities to use the land themselves. [ Read More ]


Touring solar successes in Southwest Virginia

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 | Posted by Austin Counts | No Comments

Residents from across the region toured solar installations in Abingdon and Wise County, Va., to learn more about solar development, financing options and more. [ Read More ]



 

 


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