How to sell solar in coal country
Solar advocates in southwestern Virginia say being local, proving the technology works, and building a coalition to support it have been key to their success.
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Solar advocates in southwestern Virginia say being local, proving the technology works, and building a coalition to support it have been key to their success.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Hannah Wilson-Black. This story was originally published by Grist and is part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story.
It’s not an easy sell for communities that have witnessed corporate exploitation firsthand.
"Solar advocates in southwestern Virginia say being local, proving the technology works and building a coalition to support it have been key."
Solar advocates in southwestern Virginia say being local, proving the tech works, and building a coalition to support it have been key to their success.