Bringing Solar Power, Savings and Jobs to Schools & Colleges in Coalfield Communities of Virginia and West Virginia.
NOTICE OF INTEREST DUE APRIL 17, 2023
The new Coalfield Solar Fund offers up to $5 million in incentive grants over three years for Virginia and West Virginia K-12 public schools and community colleges to go solar at no upfront cost.
Funding will streamline the process for an applicant’s campuses to go solar under a multi-year service agreement with Secure Solar Futures.
Workforce Development
At each institution, Secure Solar Futures will start and operate a workforce development program to train local students as solar installers
Cost Savings
Schools and community colleges located within designated coalfield regions in select Virginia and West Virginia counties are eligible
Benefits of the Grant Program
Support your school, equip your students with durable skills, and contribute to your community’s prosperity.
Founding Partners
Solar Success Story
“We can still be the energy capital of the world, just with resources beyond coal.”
- Dr. Kris Westover
President, Mountain Empire Community College
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