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Solar Tax Credits may be going away - Virtue Solar
Virtue Solar, a trusted local solar installer serving Central Virginia since 2015, has published a new blog post explaining important developments in Congress that could significantly affect the federal solar tax credit. The post outlines proposed changes in the Senate that would shorten the timeline for claiming the 30% federal tax credit—especially for homeowners. Under the current bill, residential solar systems would only be eligible for the credit up to 180 days after the legislation is signed into
What Do Watts, Kilowatts, and Kilowatt-Hours Really Mean for Solar?
If you're looking into solar for your home, you've probably come across numbers like “10kW system” or “produces 12,000 kWh per year.” And if those numbers feel a bit abstract, you’re not alone. We’ve been installing quality solar in Virginia since 2015, and just published a new article to break it all down in plain English. It covers the basics—what a watt is, how kilowatts and kilowatt-hours are different, and why it matters when comparing solar quotes. We also touch on a common myth we hear all the
From Block to Boardroom: Using Local Insight to Outsmart the Market
You can’t build strategy on silence. In every city block and dusty county line, there’s chatter, rhythm, tension, and untapped insight. You just have to listen, hard and close. You don’t need to be a demographer or a data scientist. You need to be a human who’s paying attention. Strategy built from local insight doesn’t just win, it sticks. Know Your Neighborhood You’ll learn more standing in line at the corner deli than in a hundred marketing dashboards. People talk, grumble, compliment, and compare,
Dominion Energy’s NEM 2.0 Proposal: What It Means for Solar in Virginia
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company serving Lynchburg, VA, has released a new blog post discussing critical proposed changes to Virginia's net metering policy by Dominion Energy. As a company committed to building high-quality solar systems, Virtue Solar highlights the significant implications of these changes for homeowners looking to install solar, as well as commercial solar customers The blog explains the fundamentals of net metering, which currently allows solar energy producers to
Are Solar Panels the Best Home Investment in 2025?
Virtue Solar, a trusted solar installer serving Lynchburg, VA, has released a new blog article addressing the question: "Are Solar Panels the Best Home Investment in 2025?" This timely piece provides an in-depth look at the benefits of investing in solar energy amidst today's economic uncertainties. The article highlights the advantages of installing solar panels on homes as a reliable financial move. With utility rates consistently rising, homeowners who opt for solar can lock in their electric rates for
2024 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Expo
For the ~700 seventh grade students in Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS), the first week of October was marked by a unique, future-focused field trip. In seventh grade, students begin developing their career interests and academic plan for high school and beyond. Organized by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) in partnership with BCPS, the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Expo aimed to help seventh graders make informed decisions about their future by introducing them to career and
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