…for more information about residential solar options and tools to help you figure out if solar is right for you. Also see our list of some local solar providers. Additional Resources Solar Glossary PV Basics Passive Solar Info PVWATTS Calculator…
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Better Solar through HB206
…However, a history of poorly designed solar projects in Virginia have made it clear that utility-scale solar can have significant hidden costs if not done well. The consequences from previous installations have fueled opposition, including PEC’s, to some large-scale solar…
Resources from our Solar on the Farm workshop – November 14, 2023
…Energy for America Program (Solar United Neighbors), DIY and developer-based solar systems on working ag (Powers Brewery and Clifton Farms), Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (Sun Tribe), and the solar project process (Tiger Solar). Many attendees took advantage of the opportunity…
AC44 | County Land Conservation Programs + New Solar Ordinance
…Auditorium, County Office Building 401 McIntire Road Voice your support for rooftop and parking lot solar policies like these seen in Baltimore, Md. in the draft Solar Ordinance. Photo by Rob McGinnis/PEC. New Solar Ordinance Albemarle County has drafted a…
Bringing Solar to Farms in the Piedmont
…REAP program, Sun Tribe Trading explained SRECs, and Tiger Solar explained a typical distributed solar project process. At our recent Solar on the Farm workshop, Robert Ellis explained how he built, permitted and connected the DIY solar array that powers…
Get Distributed Solar for Your Home, Farm or Business
…and backup batteries. Plus, our Solarize campaign simplifies the process of going solar by connecting you with local, pre-vetted installers who offer pricing that’s been negotiated by LEAP in advance. Sign up The benefits of solar There are many good…
Why I Got Solar for My Home
…Around this time, solar’s true cost benefit finally began to come to fruition. In the past 10 years, solar panels have dropped in cost by about 80%. https://youtu.be/3EPlDk3j_8Y Check out this short video on our 2023 Solarize campaign. We are…
Utility-Scale Solar
…Utility Scale Solar web resources Southern Environmental Law Center Solar Initiative Solar Policy Brief PEC’s 2019 Utility-Scale Solar Policy Document >> NC Clean Energy Technology Center The County Pulse Podcast – Virginia Association of Counties Podcast – Utility-Scale Solar Energy…
Webinar: Solarize Piedmont Intro + Q&A with Installers
…Video recording of the presentation: Presentation slides: Solarize Piedmont – Intro + Q&A with Installers Resources: Solarize Piedmont campaign information. You can learn more on PEC’s website at pecva.org/solarize or on LEAP’s website solarizeva.org. The sign up form is linked…
Resources from our Solar on the Farm Workshop
…Project (Solar United Neighbors) Ben Hoyne, bhoyne@solarunitedneighbors.org (804) 877-1577 [Presentation] Solar Energy Resources through the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service John Ignosh, [email protected] 540-232-6009 [Video Presentation] What Service does a Solar Installer Provide? (Tiger Solar) Russ Edwards, edwardsr@tigersolar.com 434-882-1781 [Presentation] Solar…