Posts Tagged ‘southwest virginia’
Wise County Solar Tour
Tour some of Wise County’s solar energy installations on Oct. 19 as part of the 24th Annual National Solar Tour.
Read MoreOctober is Solar Month in Southwest Virginia!
In October, residents in Southwest Virginia will have the chance to tour some of the region’s solar energy installations. Solar organizations are teaming up to showcase solar energy systems across the region as part of the 24th Annual National Solar Tour.
Read MoreSouthwest Va. groups join in with world’s largest grassroots solar event
CONTACTS: Austin Counts, Appalachian Voices, 276-679-1691, austin@appvoices.org Wise County, Va. – The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia joins the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and hundreds of solar installers and grassroots organizations throughout America to showcase thousands of solar-powered homes, schools and businesses for the 24th Annual National Solar Tour, the world’s largest grassroots…
Read MoreOld Dominion Power rate proposal would harm Southwest Virginia communities
Old Dominion Power is seeking a massive rate increase, which would increase average residential electricity bills by nearly $29 per month and make it more difficult for Southwest Virginia businesses and residents to access solar power. Now is your chance to speak up!
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia’s natural resources present new opportunities and challenges
Join us for a discussion on how we can leverage ecotourism into a burgeoning new economy for the region!
Read MoreCommunity discussion to focus on ecotourism in Southwest Virginia
CONTACTS: Tyler Hughes New Economy Program Manager, Appalachian Voices 276-207-8686, tyler@appvoices.org The New Economy Network of Southwest Virginia and Appalachian Voices are hosting a community discussion on ecotourism in Pennington Gap on Tuesday, August 27. The meeting is free and refreshments will be served. The community discussion will feature a panel of local residents who…
Read MoreAncestors: Honoring the Past Through Work in Black Cemeteries
Writer Terran Sparkle Young describes her experience as a Black American learning about her family’s history and a local overgrown cemetery.
Read MoreSolar 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 Communities Designated as Solar-friendly
Eight communities in Southwest Virginia achieved designation under the nationwide SolSmart program in July for taking steps to pave the way for solar projects in their municipalities.
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.
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