ELECTRIFY OUR SCHOOLS
Virginia
The Momentum
The movement of schools in Virginia going solar is growing. Since 2015, the amount of solar installed on schools has grown over a hundredfold. Virginia now ranks 9th in the nation for the amount of solar installed on K-12 schools.
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The OPPORTUNITY
Only 5% of Virginia’s K-12 schools have gone solar, and most can save money by going solar today with no upfront costs. We want to ensure that all schools can access the benefits of going solar.
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Spotlight on Arlington Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools is a leader in the nation with three zero-energy elementary schools that produce enough onsite clean energy to completely power these highly efficient buildings. Learn more about the financial and educational benefits of its commitment to clean energy.
Expanding Solar Adoption at Schools in Virginia
DATA CUMULATIVE THROUGH THE END OF 2021
We are working to bring the benefits of solar energy to all school communities statewide. Help us keep our map updated by letting us know about successful solar projects at your school.
Virginia leads nationwide in deploying electric school buses
Virginia is one of the top 5 states in the country for electric school bus deployment, with over 300 electric school buses being deployed across the state, with support from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. Fairfax Public Schools leads the state with 73 zero-emission buses. View our map showing which Virginian school districts will be benefitting from cleaner air and reduced fuel and maintenance costs.
