Collaboration in Action: Solar Finance Fund and the Central Appalachian Network Shine Together At the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund (SFF), collaboration is more than a guiding principle—it’s the backbone of our mission. Since our inception in 2021, we’ve been privileged to work alongside innovative, mission-driven organizations transforming the Central Appalachian region. Among our most cherished …
PROJECT DETAILS The Housing Development Alliance (HDA) in Hazard, Kentucky, has just made a big leap toward sustainability with a new rooftop solar array, powered by a little sunshine and a lot of heart! This 22.88kW solar project was made possible by a $11,340 grant from the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund (SFF). This project is …
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At the West Virginia Botanic Garden in Morgantown, something truly exciting is taking root—solar energy! Like the beautiful plants that grace its landscape, the Garden is embracing the power of the sun in a new and innovative way. With support from the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund (SFF) and the solar installation experts at Solar Holler, …
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The Olive Hill Center for Arts & Heritage has breathed new life into the historic Olive Hill High School, transforming the once-abandoned space into a vibrant hub for theater, art, and music. Now, the Center is stepping into a sustainable future with assistance from the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund (SFF) by installing a rooftop solar …
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A new solar project for the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington, West Virginia, will enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. Thanks to a generous grant of $34,000 from the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund, the library installed a 109 kW solar power system and made crucial roof repairs to support the solar panels. “Our …
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PROJECT DETAILS Forging a bright future for solar energy means many powerful partnerships.The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund (SFF)-funded project with Lifeline Church of God in Princeton, West Virginia, showcases an example of the confluence of knowledge, skills, and funding. Lifeline’s pastor, J.D. Hurt, worked to finalize the solar project to save his congregation money by …
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Starting at 9:00 am ET on May 28, 2024, you can submit applications for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program. This program offers extra financial incentives for certain solar and wind projects. Here’s how it works: To take advantage of this bonus, apply before your facility is up and running. If …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 29, 2024 CONTACTDan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (540) 798-6683, dan@appvoices.org Washington, D.C. — In an event highlighting investments secured through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act in Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky, Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Director Autumn Long discussed how the fund’s work …
PROJECT DETAILS The Middlesboro Community Center is a pillar of local life in Middlesboro, KY, a city one mile west of the Cumberland Gap in the southeastern part of the state. Now, thanks to a $22,000 grant sub-award from the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund, a 63-kilowatt installation of solar panels will reduce the Center’s energy …
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