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Virginia Solar Initiative

The Virginia Solar Initiative aims to leverage the world-class research, expertise, and resources of the University of Virginia and deliver strategic and technical assistance to localities in order to reduce policy uncertainty related to the siting of renewable energy facilities in Virginia.

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Energy Modeling and Policy Analysis

We seek to evaluate alternative technology pathways and policy options for decarbonizing energy systems. We are developing a suite of modeling tools to understand the interaction between clean energy sources, energy storage, smart distributed energy systems, the electrification of transportation, and more. We derive insights from our energy systems modeling, academic research on energy system transitions, and case studies from around the world to identify policy measures that support the transition to a clean, efficient and equitable energy system.

The Energy Transition Initiative at the University of Virginia consists of a team of researchers at the UVA's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service exploring clean energy sourcing in response to new legislation mandating net carbon emission neutrality in Virginia by 2050.

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Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
PO Box 400206
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4206

PHONE (434) 982-5376 
EMAIL shobe@virginia.edu
MEDIA coopercenter-media@virginia.edu

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