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Solar Survey

Learn more about the solar survey sent to planning directors in every Virginia county and city.

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Inventory of Local Tax Options for Solar Energy Equipment

Explore solar energy equipment tax exemptions offered by Virginia localities.

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Solar Development Playbook for Southwest Virginia

View this guide for information about solar energy development in Virginia.

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Energy Storage Webinar

View webinar on energy storage for Virginia localities. Recorded December 10, 2020.

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SolTax Tool

Estimate the tax revenue localities can earn by investing in utility-scale solar development.

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SolSmart

Receive technical assistance to help localities prepare for solar development.

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.