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In Virginia, solar ‘barn raisings’ bring power to families in need

A pair of Shenandoah Valley nonprofits have launched a fund to cover the upfront cost of outfitting Habitat for Humanity homes with photovoltaic panels that help put a dent in homeowners’ utility bills.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 29 March 2021
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Virginia looks to gain ground in states’ slow race on electric vehicle policy

Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign a bill this month that will make Virginia first in the South and 15th overall to adopt California’s Clean Car standards, which force automakers to expand electric vehicle inventories.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 16 March 2021
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Commentary: Clean car standards a win for Virginia companies and consumers

Virginia lawmakers recently took an important step to embrace and accelerate the transition to clean and zero-emission vehicles, writes Carol Lee Rawn, senior director for transportation at Ceres.

By Carol Lee Rawn . 11 March 2021
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With wind on the horizon, Virginia trade school accelerates training for homegrown workforce

The inaugural class of recruits in Centura College’s first-of-its-kind turbine technician program is learning the tools, terminology and climbing skills that will be essential for maintaining wind farms.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 9 March 2021
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This Virginia coal-mining equipment supplier sees a future in clean energy

Under third-generation leadership, a family-owned company has pivoted to energy storage and sees opportunity for other southwest Virginia companies to follow.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 22 February 2021
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Virginia House passes bill that would let customers shop for renewable power

The proposal, which passed Friday on a bipartisan 67-32 vote, would allow renewable energy firms to compete with utilities to supply customers with clean power.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 9 February 2021
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Commentary: It's time for manufacturers to stop blocking clean cars in Virginia

Mike Tidwell, director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and CCAN Action Fund, asks, "What’s more critical to advancing automotive innovation than growing the electric vehicle market?"

By Guest Contributor . 9 February 2021
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In Virginia, utility smart grid projects could help fill rural broadband gaps

Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are each pursuing pilot projects in which high-speed fiber connections are shared with local internet service providers.

By Karen Haywood Queen . 8 February 2021
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Environmental justice advocates push Virginia to act on regional transportation pact

The recently revamped Virginia Council on Environmental Justice is among groups that want the state to commit to the Transportation and Climate Initiative.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 2 February 2021
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Virginia utility aims to shave peaks, boost solar with time-of-use rate pilot

Dominion Energy’s latest attempt at a time-of-use program has earned some praise from solar advocates.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 27 January 2021