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Regional Roadmap for Solar in Virginia’s Coalfields
It’s a juxtaposition between the old and new: an effort to expand solar energy use in the coalfields of Southwest...
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How Indiana Borough is Building a Sustainable Future
Western Pennsylvania, home to coal mines and natural gas wells, might not be the first place you think of when...
The SolSmart program has helped communities across the country incorporate "solar-ready" requirements into their building codes to make it easier for homes and businesses to go #solar at lower costs. #BeSolSmart #SolarReady https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2020/03/solar-ready-building-requirements-can-bring-rooftop-pv-to-new-markets/