Your company, hospital or school has committed to use more renewable energy. Congrats! Solar should be the lion's share, and on-site solar should be the star. Sourcing Solar Power: Quality vs Quantity It was big news for clean energy in Virginia in March 2018 when tech giant Microsoft announced … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Should Start with Solar Power On Site Before You Look Off Site
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Announcing the 3rd Round of the RVA Solar Fund Grants for Public Schools, Governments & Nonprofits
Secure Futures and the Community Foundation are proud to announce our 3rd and final round of the RVA Solar Fund, offering grants from $4,000 to $100,000 to public entities and nonprofit organizations. Central Virginia schools and groups: If you’ve been waiting for a sign to go solar, this is … [Read more...] about Announcing the 3rd Round of the RVA Solar Fund Grants for Public Schools, Governments & Nonprofits
Richmond Public Schools Awarded Grant to Go Solar
Richmond, VA public schools go solar on 11 campuses. A $100,000 grant will also support a sustainability associate to bring energy education into the classroom. Richmond Public Schools Start Strong this School Year with Solar This past week, Richmond Public schools announced that eleven school … [Read more...] about Richmond Public Schools Awarded Grant to Go Solar
Solar PPAs – the Uber of Solar is Riding into the Virginia Sunset, Unless Localities Act Now
Local governments in Virginia can benefit from the 30% federal tax credit by using a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to finance their solar installation -- but only if they act soon. As Virginia local governments and advocates consider whether and how to advance renewable energy in their … [Read more...] about Solar PPAs – the Uber of Solar is Riding into the Virginia Sunset, Unless Localities Act Now
[Video] Solar Panels Help Collegiate School Extend Eco-Leadership
The Collegiate School is the first K-12 school in the Richmond, VA area to install solar panels through a power purchase agreement with no upfront capital cost. In November 2017, the Collegiate School, an independent college prep school in Richmond, made a big leap on its journey to become more … [Read more...] about [Video] Solar Panels Help Collegiate School Extend Eco-Leadership
