A regional partnership aims to train young people as they go, developing workforce skills in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.
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Agenda Henry County: 2 large-scale solar farms up for discussion Wednesday
A Maryland company is the applicant for both special use permits up for public hearing.
Posted inOpinion
Some in Southside feel overwhelmed by solar farms
Meanwhile, Southwest has yet to tap into its solar potential. 12 takeaways from the Virginia Solar Survey and other energy news.
Posted inEconomy
Virginia’s solar output more than doubles in one year
Solar survey tallies up developers’ interest in Southside, Central Virginia
Posted inOpinion
Rural areas shoulder the load for energy production
Did Southside count on solar boom from Clean Economy Act? No matter what kind of energy we use, it’s mostly going to be produced in rural areas.
Posted inEconomy
Is Virginia at a solar crossroads?
As utility-scale solar projects spread across central and Southside Virginia, local governments and residents have been wrestling with how to balance the sometimes competing goals of preserving farmland and reducing carbon emissions.
