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Tag Archives: Solar

Tracy Pyles: Augusta County, instead of rejecting solar, should let the sunshine in

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When the Augusta Supervisors hear the words “solar energy,” do they think it a threat to county harmony, or a God sent gift needing only to be unwrapped?

Posted byTracy PylesJuly 20, 2024June 1, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Augusta County, Augusta County Board of Supervisors, Solar, Staunton, Waynesboro

Tracy Pyles: Now Augusta County leaders seem to be trying to ban the sun

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The Augusta County Planning Commission recently gave a negative recommendation on a proposed solar farm.

Posted byTracy PylesJune 25, 2024June 1, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Augusta County, Solar, Staunton, Waynesboro

Could plain-ol’ beach sand be the next frontier in renewable energy?

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In our ongoing quest for sustainable energy solutions, innovative technologies are necessary to complement renewable sources like solar and wind power.

Posted byRoddy ScheerMay 2, 2024October 26, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Environment, Solar

First shared solar projects in Virginia include two in Augusta County

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The first five shared solar projects in Virginia history are operating and providing low-cost clean energy to low-income customers. 

Posted byRebecca BarnabiMay 1, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Augusta County, Clean Energy, Solar, Waynesboro

New Virginia law legalizes third-party rooftop solar leasing

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The Virginia General Assembly officially passed legislation to allow rooftop solar leasing with a third-party in Virginia.

Posted byRebecca BarnabiApril 30, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Clean Energy, Solar, Virginia General Assembly

House energy coalition celebrates finalization of Biden’s National Environmental Policy Act

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President Joe Biden’s White House Council on Environmental Quality finalized NEPA regulations that advance climate and environmental justice.

Posted byRebecca BarnabiApril 30, 2024July 24, 2025Posted inPolitics, VirginiaTags: Clean Energy, Congress, Election 2024, Joe Biden, Solar

Virginia’s $156M solar grant funding part of Biden’s promise for ‘no community is left behind’

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The historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund has made possible the $156 million awarded to low-income Virginians.

Posted byRebecca BarnabiApril 23, 2024October 26, 2025Posted inPoliticsTags: Clean Energy, Environment, EPA, Solar

Virginia awarded $156M for solar energy in low-income communities

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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $156,120,000 to help low-income and disadvantaged communities access solar energy.

Posted byRebecca BarnabiApril 22, 2024July 16, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Congress, Dominion Energy, Election 2024, Mark Warner, Solar, Tim Kaine

House energy coalition members lead legislation incorporated in federal rule for public lands

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The Bureau of Land Management has finalized the Renewable Energy Rule, which will spur the responsible development of clean energy. 

Posted byRebecca BarnabiApril 15, 2024June 1, 2025Posted inPolitics, VirginiaTags: Congress, Solar

Why are Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, bullish on developing nuclear fusion as a power source?

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While nuclear fission is commonly used in nuclear power plants across the globe, nuclear fusion is a lesser-known process.

Posted byRoddy ScheerApril 13, 2024October 26, 2025Posted inVirginiaTags: Environment, Jeff Bezos, Solar

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