Students at colleges and universities around Virginia and across the country have been asking their schools to go solar. But when administrators at one college weren't ready to commit to a solar project, students took matters into their own hands. Students at Eastern Mennonite University in … [Read more...] about 4 Steps for Students to Bring DIY Solar to Your School
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5 Reasons Why You Should Start with Solar Power On Site Before You Look Off Site
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
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
