SOLAR ENERGY
Our Commitment
Investing in distributed solar energy projects to prioritize reliable, on-site renewable energy as Virginia transitions to a carbon-free electric grid.
THE ISSUE
Distributed solar energy is a key component in reaching Virginia’s 100% zero-carbon-emissions standard laid out in Virginia’s Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Distributed solar energy decreases land distrubance because projects are built on a pre-existing infrastructure. It also decentralizes energy which creates a more resilient electricitygrid. With the right policy in place, solar energy will reduce rising peak demand, decrease carbon-emitting sources on the grid, and increase ratepayer savings. Getting more solar on homes, businesses, and schools can reduce costs, enhance public health, and combat climate change.
Solar For All, and $156M for Virginia
Virginia received $156,120,000 through Solar For All. One hundred percent of the funding awarded today is dedicated toward distributed solar investments to benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Bill of the Day: Prioritizing Distributed Solar Energy
VCN is supporting the prioritization of affordable, on-site solar energy to ensure affordable solar for all Virginians.
What to know about the Inflation Reduction Act on its one-year anniversary
August 16th marked the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The landmark IRA was the first major piece of legislation passed by Congress to address climate change, and just one year after its passage it is already improving Virginia residents’ lives.
Bill of the Day: Expanding Solar Energy
Installing solar reduces energy burdens and costs for Virginians while making our buildings more energy efficient and clean. It's also critical to hit our 100% clean energy targets outlined in the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA).
Virginia Clean Economy Act: 4 Things To Know
One year ago, the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) established a 100% clean energy standard for Virginia by 2045.
Roundup: Historic Win for Climate with Passage of Virginia Clean Economy Act
The Virginia legislature has passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act, establishing the Commonwealth as a national leader in the fight against climate change!
RESOURCES
Report: Empowering Tomorrow
Clean Energy States Alliance recently released a report outlining how Solar for All state programs, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, will benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities.
US Solar Development Agreement: Integrating Climate, Conservation, & Community
U.S. Solar Development: Integrating Climate, Conservation and Community Large solar developers, leading land conservation and environmental organizations, tribal nation [...]
Webinar Series: Clean Energy Funding for Rural Virginia
The Virginia Solar Initiative and the Virginia Department of Energy hosted a two-part webinar series informing Virginia's rural communities of federal clean energy funding opportunities.
Implementation Framework for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
The Environmental Protection Agency released a framework to implement the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, aimed at financing projects nationwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution through the Inflation Reduction Act.
User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act BlueGreen Alliance released their new User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act: [...]
Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. K–12 Schools
Generation180 released the Fourth Edition of their Brighter Future report - read it here.
