Helping low- and moderate-income communities gain access to affordable clean energy in Southwest Virginia.

The green economy presents significant growth opportunities for local governments. Here are five strategies for growing a green economy.

Winning projects help under-served communities save money and boost solar skills.

Links to tools, research, codes, and ordinances categorized by municipal operations, utilities, transportation and land use, and environmental and natural resource management.

As local government managers we should be concerned with how our communities interact with the environment.

Expanding solar access to under-served communities

Municipal operations provide an opportunity to reduce the impact on human and environmental health. 

Going solar at the local level can be a challenge, but regional organizations can help make this a reality.

From putting solar panels on public buildings to educating your residents about the benefits of solar power, here are five ways to encourage your community to go solar.