Posts Tagged ‘Solar’
‘First Line of Defense’
During Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, rural fire departments and other first responder hubs played critical roles in keeping their communities safe, even without power and cut off from outside support for days or weeks after the storm. Two years later, plenty of work remains to ensure these hubs have the resources they need to operate day to day and be ready when emergencies or natural disasters strike.
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia community solar discussion happening on Oct. 1
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia will be hosting a community discussion about solar energy in Virginia’s coalfields during its fall meeting on Oct. 1.
Read MoreAbingdon’s ElderSpirit community celebrates going solar
It was a bright week for clean energy earlier this month in Abingdon, Virginia, as residents of the ElderSpirit community gathered together with solar professionals and local leaders to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting of the community’s new solar arrays.
Read MoreFive facts on why your community wins with solar energy
We’ve put together five facts about solar that can help you answer common questions and push back against misinformation when solar projects are discussed in your community.
Read MoreAbingdon, Va., retiree community to host ribbon-cutting for solar installation
Elderspirit, a diverse, mixed-income community of about 45 retirees and other older adults, is hosting a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the completion of a solar installation that will save residents more than half a million dollars in electricity costs over the project’s lifetime.
Read MoreReady for the Next Big Storm? A Practical Guide to Household Preparedness
Follow these simple tips to make your home safer and more resilient in the face of natural disasters or emergencies.
Read MoreResilience projects moving forward in Southwest Virginia
Progress is underway to equip two community-serving facilities in Scott County, Virginia, with solar power and energy storage.
Read MoreAppalachian Voices and Google collaborate to develop community resilience hubs in Southwest Virginia
“In addition to serving as a public resource in times of need, this investment in solar and battery storage technology will lower energy bills for our community partners all year long,” said Adam Wells of Appalachian Voices.
Read MoreNonprofits and Local Governments Go Solar
There has been a wave of new investments in solar power over the past few years due to tax credits for clean energy projects from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Those credits will be ending as a result of passage of the Republican reconciliation bill in early July.
Read MoreSolar energy lights up Southwest Virginia at inaugural SWVA Solar Summit
More than 200 attendees received a wealth of information from various energy, utility and environmental groups.
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