Some state legislators have voiced concerns that increasing the use of solar power may reduce state and local tax revenue by cutting into collections of utility usage taxes. The more solar capacity generated throughout the state, the less energy”consumption tax,” as it’s known in Virginia, consumers are paying to state government. In an era of […]
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Solar market grows without long-term subsidies
As major utilities attempt to push the solar industry back into the dark ages continue, you will find the most commonly used objection is that solar power cannot compete on cost with traditional sources of energy generation. Solyndra aside, this argument is beginning to lose its legitimacy as the U.S. solar market continues to grow, […]
Becoming a solar city
Secure Futures is working now with members of Harrisonburg City Council to pass a solar equipment tax exemption ordinance. This forward-thinking move would formally put the City on record for supporting solar for all residents and businesses in Harrisonburg. We’ve been working with the city on this issue since the fall. At a council hearing […]
