Posts Tagged Solar Energy
Solar energy and the campaign trail
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 17, 2025
As power bills rise, the politics of energy are taking center stage in the race for governor. Michael Pope shines some light on the issue.
Legislators float new process that could override localities on solar plant approvals
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2024
When legislators passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act in 2020, it set lofty goals for carbon-free power generation across the Commonwealth. And while localities line up to take tax revenue from power-hungry data centers, they’ve been less willing to approve clean energy projects. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
The Buzz at Black Bear Farm
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 7, 2024
Last week was a slow time for solar energy in the Commonwealth, but some arrays have found ways to be productive, even on cloudy, rainy days. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Pro-solar bills die as local authority rules Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 29, 2024
Efforts to allow more solar panel placement across the Commonwealth failed to sway lawmakers this session. But their patrons, who sought to supersede local efforts to block solar projects, hope they got the conversation started. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Support for building solar farms on top of landfills is growing in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 5, 2023
One of the problems for the growth of solar energy in Virginia has been finding a place to put all the solar panels. Michael Pope has this report on a potential solution to the problem.
Just how much should Virginians pay for solar energy?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 24, 2022
The dynamics of how solar energy will work in Virginia is far from settled. Michael Pope has this report on a debate over how much people should be charged for it.
State Senators want solar developers to study potential adverse impacts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 18, 2022
The growth of solar energy in Virginia is creating concern among many people about solar farms, potentially putting green space in conflict with green energy. Michael Pope reports.
What Happens When the Sun Isn’t Shining? Virginia’s Need for Renewable Backups
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2021
Virginia is in the midst of a transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. And as Michael Pope reports, that transition will require new ways to store energy for when it’s needed.
Some Localities in Virginia Throwing Shade at Solar Projects
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 17, 2021
The future’s so bright for solar energy, some local governments want to put on shades. Many planning commissions and county supervisors across Virginia are considering restrictions on solar panels. Michael Pope reports.
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