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Northam announces new solar project in Gloucester County
The Department of Environmental Quality has issued a permit for Strata Solar Development to construct and operate a new solar facility, Gloucester Solar, LLC, in Gloucester County. The 19.8 megawatt (MW) project will supply enough electricity to power more than 4,000 homes.
Where do I start with rooftop solar?
Good things may in fact come to those who wait. There’s never been a better time to go solar, given how much prices for panels have come down.
Why do rooftop solar panels have to be so big and unsightly?
If aesthetics is the reason you’ve been holding off on converting to solar, 2017 just might be the year for you to take the renewables leap.
McAuliffe announces solar array installation on UVA Clemons Library
Governor McAuliffe today announced the first large solar project to be owned and operated by the University of Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley residents form solar co-op
Neighbors across the Shenandoah Valley have formed the Mountain and Valley Solar Co-op.
Dominion solar investment in Virginia approaches $1 billion
Dominion is investing more than $800 million in solar power in Virginia, with much of it being built at little or no cost to most customers.
Dominion awards $50,000 to ArtStars winners
This year’s Dominion ArtStars award-winners are sure to contribute to the next generation of successful students as well as artists.
Dominion Virginia Power adds more solar energy to the grid
Nearly 235,000 solar panels, with help from the sun, are at work for Dominion Virginia Power customers.
UVA, Darden, Dominion Virginia Power launch ambitious solar partnership
UVA and its Darden School of Business have entered into an innovative solar power partnership with Dominion Virginia Power.
New solar facility project in New Kent County to power 3,400 households
Governor McAuliffe announced the permit for a new solar farm under development by Correctional Solar LLC, a subsidiary of Virginia Solar.
First Solyndra went under, then SunEdison: What is the future of solar?
Our domestic solar power capacity has seen a compound annual growth of nearly 60 percent over the last 10 years.
McAuliffe announces utility-scale solar project in Clarke County
Governor McAuliffe announced a permit for a new solar facility to be built in Clarke County.
McAuliffe announces Virginia’s first community solar project
Governor Terry McAuliffe today commissioned Virginia’s first community solar project at the BARC Electric facility in Rockbridge.
McAuliffe announces utility-scale solar project in Northampton County
Hecate Energy has received a permit for a new utility-scale solar facility to be built in Cape Charles in Northampton County.
Are there any resources or grants out there to help schools go solar?
Putting solar panels on your school is a great idea, not only to provide a free source of electricity, but also as a real-world way to teach students.
McAuliffe announces utility-scale solar project in Buckingham County
Governor McAuliffe announced Thursday a permit for a new solar facility to be built by Firestone Solar LLC, a subsidiary of Virginia Solar.
SCC considers revised plan to build solar generating facility in Fauquier County
The State Corporation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed solar electric generating facility in Fauquier County.
Solar table created by student is first of its kind
As part of Virginia Tech’s Earth Week 2016 activities, the university will install its first solar powered table near Pritchard Hall.
State, Microsoft, Dominion partner for affordable solar energy
The Commonwealth of Virginia, Microsoft and Dominion will partner to bring 20 megawatts (MW) of solar energy onto the grid in Virginia
Earth Talk: The benefits of rooftop solar
In those states with ample sunshine and the legislative initiative to get solar panels on residential roofs, there has never been a better—or cheaper—time to put photovoltaic panels to use.
Dominion Virginia Power, SunEnergy1 to install largest solar facility in Hampton Roads
Dominion Virginia Power is partnering with SunEnergy1 to install 91,803 solar panels at a new solar farm in Chesapeake.
Dominion closes on final phase of solar sale to SunEdison
Dominion has closed on thefinal phase of its sale of a 33 percent ownership interest in 425 megawatts of solar generating capacity to SunEdison, Inc.
Plan to install 110 megawatts of new solar for use by the Commonwealth
Dominion Virginia Power and the Commonwealth of Virginia reached an agreement to deploy 110 megawatts of solar power generation.
What’s the latest in cutting-edge, hyper-efficient solar cells?
Many people still consider environmentalists’ favorite black panels as the cutting edge of renewable energy. However, the burgeoning solar industry has spent the last four decades refining these original photovoltaic panels, giving way to an entirely new generation of solar technology.
Dominion acquires solar energy project on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Dominion Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Dominion (NYSE: D), today announced the acquisition of an 80-megawatt solar facility in Virginia from project developer Community Energy, Inc. Construction on one of the largest announced solar facilities in the mid-Atlantic region is expected to begin later in 2015. The facility would enter service in fall 2016.
State Corporation Commission denies Remington solar facility application
The State Corporation Commission has determined that Dominion Virginia Power must seek third-party market alternatives before the SCC can grant approval of a proposed solar electric generating facility. Dominion had proposed to build the 20-megawatt facility near the town of Remington in Fauquier County.
Dominion Virginia Power seeks to build 56 megawatts of new solar
Dominion Virginia Power has proposed to build 56 megawatts of large-scale solar facilities that would begin producing renewable energy by December 2016.
Governor McAuliffe announces permit for 80 megawatt solar facility in Accomack County
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is issuing the first Permit By Rule for an 80 megawatt solar facility that will be constructed in northern Accomack County.
Augusta County Solar Co-op sign-ups close Sept. 30
Membership to the Augusta County Solar Co-op is closing on Sept. 30. The 86-member group is looking to add new members before the Sept. 30 deadline. Already, nearly a dozen people have signed contracts to go solar. System installations began earlier this month.
Solar best tool for Virginia Clean Power Compliance Plan
Representatives from local clean energy businesses Secure Futures and Sigora Solar joined Harrisonburg City Councilman Kai Degner and other renewable energy advocates at the regional DEQ office on Wednesday, prior to the first scheduled public listening session on the Clean Power Plan.
