A unique partnership of the Science Museum of Virginia and Secure Futures Solar called Throwing Solar Shade is casting new light on combining project-based learning with climate science and rooftop solar power. The 10-week pilot program enables Virginia urban and rural high school students to … [Read more...] about Throwing Solar Shade: Citizen Science Program for Virginia High School Students
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How Virginia’s Colleges Stack up on Renewable Energy
A solar installer places a solar panel on Washington and Lee's parking canopy. Colleges and universities across the United States have been recognized as leaders in adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power. Wondering how Virginia stacks up to states across the country? Here's the … [Read more...] about How Virginia’s Colleges Stack up on Renewable Energy
At Urging of Students, Augusta County Public Schools Goes Solar in a Big Way
Former Augusta County students Lizzie Helper (left) and Elias Nafziger (right) pose in front of Clymore Elementary School's solar array. Students Return from College for Solar Celebration In March of this year, Augusta County Public Schools launched the largest solar power system at any K-12 … [Read more...] about At Urging of Students, Augusta County Public Schools Goes Solar in a Big Way
2 Ways for Virginia Schools to Get Solar on Campus without Buying Solar Panels
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe joined students in Albemarle County to launch the school system's new 1.2 megawatt solar energy system in 2016. Option 1: Dominion Energy "Solar for Students" Program In 2015, Dominion Energy and the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project … [Read more...] about 2 Ways for Virginia Schools to Get Solar on Campus without Buying Solar Panels
[Video] Albemarle County Shares Secret to Help K-12 Schools Go Solar
https://youtu.be/igAuXN0phxg Albemarle County was the first school division in Virginia to install one megawatt of solar power on its campuses. A new video shares pro tips to help other schools make solar affordable too. In 2017, Albemarle County Public Schools installed a full megawatt's … [Read more...] about [Video] Albemarle County Shares Secret to Help K-12 Schools Go Solar
