Virginia solar advocates come together to strongly support the Virginia Clean Economy Act Solar Coalition Builds Strong Clean Energy Policy for 2020 RICHMOND, VA – A diverse coalition of Virginia solar companies, advocacy groups, ratepayer advocates and constituents invested in the increased … [Read more...] about Rooftop & Shared Solar Industry, Advocates Endorse Virginia Clean Economy Act
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Virginia Governor Northam Announces Ambitious Commitment at First-Ever Virginia Clean Energy Summit
Governor Northam's announcement of aggressive goals for Virginia to develop renewable energy was the highlight of the Virginia Clean Energy Summit. On September 17th, Secure Futures sponsored and attended the inaugural Virginia Clean Energy Summit. There have been other conferences dealing with … [Read more...] about Virginia Governor Northam Announces Ambitious Commitment at First-Ever Virginia Clean Energy Summit
Virginia joins nationwide calls for greater utility transparency
The payback period for residential solar systems could be affected with the latest solar bill to pass through Virginia's state legislature. Source: https://newsroom.edison.com/stories/southern-california-edison-proposal-continues-support-of-solar All across the nation momentum is building as … [Read more...] about Virginia joins nationwide calls for greater utility transparency
Virginia Needs to Level the Playing Field for Schools and Local Governments to Go Solar
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, part of Richmond Public Schools, will soon have solar panels on its roof that will provide electricity to the school and educational opportunities for its students.Source: Richmond Public Schools One of the state’s most budget-constrained public school … [Read more...] about Virginia Needs to Level the Playing Field for Schools and Local Governments to Go Solar
The Future of Solar Net Metering is in the Hands of Virginia’s General Assembly
The economics of distributed solar (which often comes in the form of roof-top solar) relies heavily on net-metering, a policy mechanism that credits customers for any excess generation their system provides back to the grid and therefore, shortens the payback period of that customer's … [Read more...] about The Future of Solar Net Metering is in the Hands of Virginia’s General Assembly
