The Mountain Ascent

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Wise and Tazewell County Schools Support Solar Opportunities

The Tazewell and Wise county school boards have passed resolutions urging a local steering committed to negotiate with Appalachian Power for fair access to solar energy in upcoming energy contract negotiations.

SAMS Launches Lonesome Pine Mutual Aid

The Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards (SAMS) has launched Lonesome Pine Mutual Aid, a network based in Wise County, Va., for the people of Southwest Virginia and surrounding communities.

Dickenson County Community Receives Revitalization Funds

A partnership between People Inc. and the community of Trammel has resulted in additional funding for the community’s redevelopment effort in Dickenson County.

Data Center Study Outlines Sustainable Uses for Southwest Virginia's Assets

InvestSWVA recently released Project Oasis to show the growth potential of the data center industry in Southwest Virginia, citing geothermal capabilities and high speed internet access in GO Virginia Region One.

Events

Job Opportunities

11/06 Virtual Event: Solar Workgroup Meeting

11/07 Workshop: Public Art for Pound Workshops

11/18 Webinar: Looking to 2021 with the New Economy Network

11/21 Webinar: Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School

The Clinch Coalition — Program Director

Inside Appalachia — Folkways Reporting Corps Storytellers

VA Dept. of Housing and Community Development — Enterprise Zone Program Administrator

LENOWISCO PDC — Three COVID-19 Recovery Assistant Positions

Take Action

Sign on to the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia's legislative priorities! For the 2021 Virginia General Assembly Session, the Workgroup has identified the following priorities to help grow the solar industry in the area: net metering, third-party ownership and solar financing, developing community solar programs, and developing renewable energy and energy storage development on mined lands and brownfields.

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