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Some in Southside feel overwhelmed by solar farms

by Dwayne Yancey May 4, 2022May 3, 2022

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

by Megan Schnabel April 26, 2022April 25, 2022

Solar survey tallies up developers’ interest in Southside, Central Virginia

Posted inOpinion

Rural areas shoulder the load for energy production

by Dwayne Yancey April 22, 2022April 21, 2022

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?

by Megan Schnabel April 19, 2022April 18, 2022

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.

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