Today, Appalachian Voices released a new report detailing Southwest Virginia coalfield leaders’ perspectives on new energy technologies in their communities.
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Appalachian Voices releases new report on energy technology transition and community engagement in Southwest Virginia
TAGS: community benefit agreement community engagement Emory & Henry College just transition Renewable Energy Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup
Solar Apprenticeship Program Benefits Southwest Virginia
A youth solar apprenticeship program is changing lives and accelerating the switch to green energy in Southwest Virginia.
TAGS: apprenticeship job training Solar solar workforce Solar Workforce Accelerator Program Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup
Solar Projects Shine in Southwest Virginia
Collaborative efforts to bring solar to businesses, homes, schools and an abandoned mine move forward.
A Milestone for Southwest Virginia Solar
This spring marks a poignant milestone for solar power in Southwest Virginia’s historic coal region. A 3.5-megawatt solar array, slated to be built on a former Wise County coal mine, is moving closer to fruition. The state’s Department of Mines,…
Solar Projects Advance in Southwest Virginia
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is helping to kickstart a second commercial-scale solar purchase program along with a bill that would support Virginia solar advances in the state legislature.
Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup Receives Award
The Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup received the first Torchbearer award at the 2018 SWVA Economic Forum for its work on regional economic progress.
TAGS: Roadmap for Solar Development Solar Solar Roadmap Southwest Virginia Solar Workgroup Torchbearer award Virginia
