Blacksburg Earns SolSmart Silver Designation
Going solar is a big decision. Although a solar array will more than pay for itself over its functional life and then some, the upfront …
Going solar is a big decision. Although a solar array will more than pay for itself over its functional life and then some, the upfront …
Blacksburg has joined with seven other localities across the Commonwealth to foster the expansion of residential and commercial solar energy. The participating localities, which include …
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Last year was a breakout year for the solar-power industry, as businesses large and small around Virginia began to realize not only the sustainability aspects …
In April, the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech and a local citizens’ group, Sustainable Blacksburg received state-level recognition by winning a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award …
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This year, the Sustainability Week Partnership, which includes the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech, and Sustainable Blacksburg celebrated its 10th year. This long standing partnership …
Sustainability Week in Blacksburg: 10 years and counting Read More »
The Town of Blacksburg’s Sustainability Manager and members of the Climate Action Plan working group are pleased to announce that Blacksburg’s Climate Action Plan was …
Solarize Blacksburg, a priority strategy that emerged from the Livability Initiative’s Regional Energy Plan, was recently awarded the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Award …
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SustainFloyd is unveiling its newest project – the Solar VoltzWagon. The VoltzWagon is a 6×12 utility trailer with 1500 watts of solar power, which can …
The Floyd County Economic Development Authority is working with two green housing start-ups that are interested in producing modular, LEED-certified housing in Floyd for a …
On Grissom Lane in Blacksburg, there are now eight new apartments that provide affordable housing to low income people age 55 and older. The project …
Solarize Blacksburg was a local initiative to bring solar to the Town of Blacksburg. The partners, which included Community Housing Partners, VA SUN, and Blacksburg’s …