Virginia House Bill 206 Creates a Moratorium on Utility-scale Solar in Virginia
With House Bill 206, the Virginia House of Delegates determined disturbing 10 acres of farmland or fifty acres of forestland constitutes a “significant adverse impact.” As a Virginia Utility-scale developer, I am confident that HB 206 – as passed out
Former Air Traffic Controller Seeks Peaceful Retirement in Charlotte County
A 258-acre former tobacco farm has belonged to two generations of Harvey Powell’s family. Harvey recalls the labor and uncertainty of tobacco farming. “You never knew of you were going to have a good year or a bad one. Dry weather meant
Retired Teacher Wants a Solar Tax Boost to Help Charlotte County Schools
In her 33 years teaching elementary school in Charlotte County, Nancy Lovelace, 82, often bought supplies with her own money because school budgets fell short. “I bought them project supplies and materials. I see teachers are still using their own money today,” Nancy
One Charlotte County Neighbor Hopes Solar Will Allow His Land To Finally Work for Him
Photo by Caleb White on Unsplash David Tatum has worked all his life. He has farmed tobacco on his family’s land. He has farmed timber and cattle. Together with his siblings, David owns approximately 200 acres in Charlotte
Local Business Owner Hopes Solar Will Revitalize Charlotte County
Lisa Wilkinson’s mom is 90 and still working at Economy Grill. Lisa and her family go back at least four generations in Charlotte County. “I’ve lived here all my life,” Lisa explains. “I love how you can walk outside and feel safe, how we are peaceful and far
Randolph Solar: How Charlotte County will benefit
Increased tax revenue, hundreds of jobs and increased revenue to landowners – solar projects provide many direct and indirect economic benefits in a community. Community Benefits of Randolph Solar Increased local income during construction includes tens of millions spent on