Solar rising

What kind of potential does solar energy hold for our future? The sun provides the Earth with as much energy every hour as humanity uses every year. Virginia actually has more solar power potential than most. Our state averages more than four sun hours per day. Germany, a global leader in solar energy, receives only two peak sun hours a day. If we set the right goals, standards and incentives, Virginia can and should become a national leader in solar energy development and generation, creating new green jobs in the process.

That’s why we’re working to fast-track solar development at the state and federal levels. Environment Virginia’s partner groups are supporting projects across the country. PennEnvironnment helped secure a $180 million investment; Environment Colorado helped make it easier for homeowners to sell excess solar power back to their utility companies; and Environment Texas aims to install 4,000 megawatts of solar in the next decade.