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Opportunities for clean energy development in Appalachia from Inflation Reduction Act and other federal investments highlighted during White House event
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 …
SOLAR SUCCESS STORY: Middlesboro Community Center
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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Activate Your Solar Tax Credits! IRS Opens the Energy Credit Online Tools
The IRS has a new online tool for tax-exempt entities funding for installing solar panels. This tool is called the IRS Energy Credits Online pre-filing registration tool. It’s for those who want to receive a direct payment of the Solar Investment Tax Credit. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a benefit for using clean energy. …
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SOLAR SUCCESS STORY: Iron Workers Local 549
PROJECT DETAILS In Wheeling, WV, the members of Iron Workers Local 549 are excited about a recent installation of solar panels on their apprenticeship building. The solar panels will net a lifetime savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars on energy bills, and the project will also allow the apprentices to gain vital new skills. …
SOLAR SUCCESS STORY: Just for Kids Advocacy Center
PROJECT DETAILS Hope powers the Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center every day, but now solar energy is helping keep the lights on. Just for Kids is a nonprofit headquartered in a former bed-and-breakfast situated not far from downtown Beckley, WV. The center provides a place for children who may have been sexually abused to …
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Apply for a Bonus 10-20% of DOE Solar Project Funding
Low-income communities across Appalachia can apply for a BONUS 10 to 20% tax credit available to eligible solar projects. There’s a limited priority application window for this tax credit, which can be stacked on top of other solar incentives! The Department of Energy’s Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program provides a 10 or 20 percentage point …
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How to Use SFF Funding For Your Anchor Institution
Build a brighter future for your community by powering your organization with solar energy! Adding solar panels to your campus can bring big cost savings to your bottom line. Anchor institutions and large nonprofit organizations, including homeless shelters, educational institutions, medical centers, and faith institutions, can apply for a direct grant sub-award to offset up …
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Appalachia Receives Major Benefits from Federal Inflation Reduction Act to Power Solar Projects
Going solar has become more accessible and affordable for nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local governments in Appalachia. Communities near a recently closed coal mine or coal-fired power plant directly benefit from significant federal funding flowing into the region. NOW is the time to act if you’ve considered adding solar panels to your building. Reduce your …
How to Use SFF Funding For Your School
Build a brighter future for your school and community with solar energy! Adding solar panels to your school building or even the whole district can bring significant cost savings to your bottom line. We can help with solar funding for schools! Educational institutions can apply for a direct grant sub-award to offset up to 20% …