Posts Tagged ‘Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup’
Clinchco community meeting on energy resilience
This July, the town of Clinchco and Appalachian Voices are hosting a community meeting to inform energy backup planning in the area. The community meeting will be open to the public and will take place on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clinchco Senior Citizens Center.
Read MoreRussell County Solar Open House invitation to community members
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Energy Right are hosting a solar open house for residents of Russell County and surrounding counties.
Read MoreRussell County Solar Open House invitation to community members
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Energy Right are hosting a solar open house for residents of Russell County and surrounding counties.
Read MoreAppalachian Voices releases new report on energy technology transition and community engagement in Southwest Virginia
Today, Appalachian Voices released a new report detailing Southwest Virginia coalfield leaders’ perspectives on new energy technologies in their communities.
Read MoreSolar Apprenticeship Program Benefits Southwest Virginia
A youth solar apprenticeship program is changing lives and accelerating the switch to green energy in Southwest Virginia.
Read MoreSolar Projects Shine in Southwest Virginia
Collaborative efforts to bring solar to businesses, homes, schools and an abandoned mine move forward.
Read MoreA Milestone for Southwest Virginia Solar
This spring marks a poignant milestone for solar power in Southwest Virginia’s historic coal region. A 3.5-megawatt solar array, slated to be built on a former Wise County coal mine, is moving closer to fruition. The state’s Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy chose the project to receive a half million dollars through a federal…
Read MoreSolar Projects Advance in Southwest Virginia
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is helping to kickstart a second commercial-scale solar purchase program along with a bill that would support Virginia solar advances in the state legislature.
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia Solar Workgroup Receives Award
The Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup received the first Torchbearer award at the 2018 SWVA Economic Forum for its work on regional economic progress.
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