Dear Supporter, Interested in going solar? We’re excited to announce that Solarize Piedmont, our joint campaign with the Local Energy Alliance Program, is back through the end of the summer. If you’ve been curious about getting a solar system for…
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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…
Deploying Utility-Scale Solar Responsibly
…the process to develop CBAs. End Notes 1 “Renewable Energy Permit Database,” Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. https://geohub-vadeq.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/8abcbea47e7e4faa898a602028efcf4d_98/explore. 2 “Virginia Solar Survey Report,” Virginia Department of Energy (May 18, 2022). https://www.t-mlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Virginia-Solar-Survey-Report.pdf. 3 “Virginia Solar Survey Report.” 4 Michael Rolband, “Best Management Practices to Minimize Impacts of Solar Farms on…
Culpeper County Planning Commission rejects Maroon Solar LLC for a third time
On Jan. 11, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny Maroon Solar LLC’s utility-scale solar proposal for the third time. Previous iterations of the 1,879-acre solar project in the Stevensburg District had also been rejected by the Board of Supervisors…
HB 206 – Getting Solar Siting Right
In 2022, the General Assembly and the Governor advanced HB 206, a bipartisan bill to improve the utility-scale solar permitting process in Virginia. The legislation provides a path toward reasonable mitigation standards for utility-scale solar projects that significantly impact wildlife,…
Local Renewable Options
…for homeowners and businesses Charlottesville, VA 540-949-6553 info@sigorasolar.com http://sigorasolar.com/ Solar Nova SolarNova offers turn-key residential installation. Hamilton, VA 571.321.6414 info@solar-nova.com http://solar-nova.com/ Solar Services Solar pool heating, solar hot water, heat exchanger systems, PV installation, and more. Virginia Beach, VA 23452…
PEC Weighs in on Dulles Airport Solar Project
…impact statement. View our full comments. Read more on PEC’s utility-scale solar policy recommendations. The proposed solar layout from the Draft Environmental Assessment. An alternative solar layout that covers developed areas of the airport, from the Draft Environmental Assessment. https://www.scribd.com/document/554298008/PEC-Comments-on-Dulles-Airport-Western-Solar-Project-Draft-Environmental-Assessment-12-10-2021#from_embed…
Solarize Piedmont Installers
…solar contractors for each of our solarize campaigns. They evaluate proposals based on price, equipment quality, and company business practices. They also give consideration for geographic proximity as we seek to support local business and minimize miles driven. Are you a solar…
More than $1 Million Worth of Solar Installed
…for more details on our 2018 campaign. Or if you’re motivated to get something going sooner, you can reach out to a solar installer this fall to get an estimate. Visit pecva.org/solarize for a list of solar providers that work…
Week Ahead for February 22, 2021: Batesville solar project, Charlottesville’s future land use, and more
…markers. (meeting info) Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Solar facility planned near Batesville The Albemarle Board of Supervisors amended its zoning ordinance in 2017 to allow property owners to petition for permission to install solar panels on fields in order to…