Welcome to Virginia Smart Solar.
We are Virginia residents who are concerned over the growing and potentially permanent environmental damage that large, utility-scale solar projects built on agricultural and forested land are causing to our natural resources, our valuable watersheds, and Virginia’s wildlife and habitat. We take no contributions from outside groups so that we — and the research we conduct — can remain independent and committed to preserving and protecting Virginia’s environment and ecological balance.
- Are you an elected official who wants to be better informed about the ins and outs of large-scale solar proposals so that you can make the best decisions for the long-term interests of your community? Check out Solar FAQs for questions and insights on solar projects and their risks, as well as Research & Resources for deeper dives on specific topics.
- Are you a concerned Virginia resident who wants to be more engaged and involved in the solar proposals flooding into your community? Begin with Get Involved! to find local groups who are opposed to large-scale solar on agricultural and forested lands, then move on to Solar FAQs and Research and Resources to help you be better prepared to engage on these important issues.
- For all, The Latest News will share news articles on solar projects and solar research as well as the most recent updates to website sections.
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Have a question and don’t see an answer in these pages? Have a suggestion for further research or areas we all should explore? Contact us!
Thank you for visiting and for your interest in protecting our precious environmental resources. Remember: it is NEVER too late to get involved!
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