Posts Tagged ‘SolSmart’
Solar Strides in Southwest Virginia
Appalachian Voices applauds the achievement of eight Southwest Virginia municipalities for receiving SolSmart designations that will help pave the way for solar projects in the region. Additionally, the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia received state funding to identify opportunities for large-scale solar manufacturing and development
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia takes powerful steps to advance solar energy
A big week for solar energy in Southwest Virginia includes celebrating eight communities for their advancements in solar and the announcement of a substantial grant to build a big solar project on a former mine site.
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia communities first in Central Appalachia to achieve national recognition for advancing solar energy
Saint Paul, VA, July 25, 2019 – Eight Southwest Virginia communities have achieved designation under the national SolSmart program for encouraging the growth of local solar energy markets, at a time when several major solar installations on schools, businesses, and community centers are poised to begin across the region. CONTACTS: Avery Palmer, The Solar Foundation,…
Read MoreSolar Projects Shine in Southwest Virginia
Collaborative efforts to bring solar to businesses, homes, schools and an abandoned mine move forward.
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