Press & Media
About Generation180
Generation180 is a non-profit working to inspire and equip people to take action on clean energy. Individuals play a key role in our transition to clean energy. We want to change the conversation about climate change and create a 180-degree shift in how people view clean energy, taking us from apathy to action.
Highlighted Content
Brighter Future Report 2020
The Brighter Future report provides a comprehensive study and census of solar schools across the country. Learn about the reasons to go solar, challenges, national trends and rankings, and how to get started.
Virginia Drives Electric 2020 Report
The Virginia Drives Electric report provides a comprehensive picture of electric vehicles in Virginia, including new data on consumer sentiments and inventory. Read the report to learn about the benefits of EVs, barriers to adoption, the policies we need, and how you can help.
Press Releases & Publications
Solar for All Schools
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Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. Schools [Sept. 2020 Press Release]: New Report Shows Steep Increase in School Solar Power Drives Savings on Energy Bills, Frees Up Resources during Pandemic. | Read the Press Release →
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Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. Schools [Sept. 2020 Report]: Solar on K-12 schools has more than doubled since 2014. Read our report to learn benefits, trends, success stories, and more. | Read the Report →
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How-to and Financing Guide for Schools [Guide]: This step-by-step guide helps schools understand what they need to know to move forward with a solar installation–and steps to finance it. | Read the Toolkit →
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Powering a Brighter Future in Virginia [2019 Press Release]: New Report Finds a Tripling of K-12 Schools in Virginia Adopting Solar Power Since 2017. | Read the Press Release →
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Powering a Brighter Future in Virginia [2019 Report]: Solar on K-12 schools in VA has grown rapidly over the last five years. Read our report on Virginia’s solar schools to find benefits, trends, success stories, and more. | Read the Report →
Electrify Your Ride
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Virginia Drives Electric Report [Nov. 2020 Press Release]: More Than Half of Virginians Would Consider Buying an Electric Vehicle; Inventory Is a Barrier | Read the Press Release →
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Virginia Drives Electric Report [Nov. 2020 Report]: This report provides a comprehensive picture of the EV landscape in Virginia, including new findings on consumer and dealer sentiments about EVs and an analysis of EV inventory in the state. | Read the Report →
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“Electrify Your Ride VA” Campaign Celebrates Benefits of Electric Cars at Free Community Events Across Virginia [Press Release]: In the Fall of 2019, Generation180 hosted four, free community events showcasing electric cars to kick-off the Electrify Your Ride campaign in Virginia. | Read the Press Release →
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2019 Electric Vehicles & Virginia Consumer Survey [Survey Report]: This report highlights the key findings from a survey designed to explore perceptions of electric vehicles among Virginia residents. | Read the Report →
In The News
Solar Schools
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The Guardian: The US public schools redesigning buildings with climate in mind – August 18, 2021 | Read the article →
- Hechinger Report: America’s schools are crumbling. Fixing them could save lives (and the planet) – June 28, 2021 | Read the article →
- American Consortium for Equity in Education: Equity and Energy – Managing School District Energy Usage – May 25, 2021 | Listen to the podcast →
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Mashable: How going solar is helping U.S. schools save millions – April 29, 2021 | Watch the video →
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Next City: The Schools at the Front Lines of Solar – April 1, 2021 | Read the article →
- CBS This Morning: School turns solar power to higher teacher pay – March 16, 2021 | Watch the video →
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World Economic Forum: Schools in the US are converting solar into a pay raise for teachers – October 28, 2020 | Watch the video →
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E&E News: This Arkansas school turned solar savings into better teacher pay – October 16, 2020 | Read the article →
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District Administration: How 2 districts made big shifts to solar power – October 13, 2020 | Read the article →
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KNKX: Students advocating for solar energy at Tacoma middle school to speak on national panel – October 1, 2020 | Read the article →
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Virginia Mercury: Lawmakers expanded school districts’ ability to go solar. But in Southwest Virginia, a utility contract is getting in the way. – September 29, 2020 | Read the article →
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Environmental Health News: Solar power on the rise at US schools – September 16, 2020 | Read the article →
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Energy News Network: Virginia jumps to head of the class on school solar installations, report shows – September 15, 2020 | Read the article →
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KPBS San Diego: Solar Power Shines on California Schools – September 15, 2020 | Read the article →
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Solar Power World: Report finds 7,332 schools nationwide using solar power – September 15, 2020 | Read the article →
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NPR: Solar Caps in SW Virginia – May 20, 2020 | Listen to the Story →
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CleanTechnica: How Your Kid’s School Can Go Solar – May 26, 2020 | Read the article →
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Richmond Times-Dispatch (Editorial): PPAs offer a financial bright side for our schools – November 30th, 2019 | Read the article →
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Solar Builder Mag: Check out this school solar array that features student art contest winners – January 25, 2021 | Read the article →
Electrify Your Ride
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NBC 29: Charlottesville nonprofit, car dealership working to get people driving electric vehicles – April 17, 2021 | Read the article →
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Inside EVs: Virginia To Adopt Clean Air Standards Like California’s – February 27, 2021 | Read the article →
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Richmond Times-Dispatch: Now is the time to help more Virginians drive electric – February 15, 2021 | Read the article →
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Washington Post: Virginia can help ease the transition to clean cars – February 11, 2021 | Read the article →
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The Daily Progress: Legislature should boost electric vehicles – January 20, 2021 | Read the article →
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Energy News Network: ‘Clean Cars’ coalition wants Virginia lawmakers to address tailpipe emissions – January 14, 2021 | Read the article →
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NBC29: Generation180 leading push for General Assembly to prioritize electric vehicle legislation – January 1, 2021 | Read the article →
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WVTF: Revving the Engine for Electric Cars – December 30, 2020 | Read the article →
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Virginia Public News Service: Report Urges Virginia to Boost Electric-Car Use to Meet Climate Goals – December 29, 2020 | Read the article →
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Virginia Public Media: Advocates, Lawmakers Set To Introduce Vehicle Emissions Reforms – December 22, 2020 | Read the article →
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Virginia Mercury: Virginia isn’t quite ready to put a ring on the Transportation and Climate Initiative – December 21, 2020 | Read the article →
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WVTF: “Electrify Your Ride” The Push for More EVs in VA – December 6, 2020 | Read the article →
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Augusta Free Press: Virginians would consider buying an EV: Inventory is a barrier – November 21, 2020 | Read the article →
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Bacon’s Rebellion: The Coming Push for Electric Vehicles in Virginia – November 18, 2020 | Read the article →
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Elektrek: Virginians want EVs – November 18, 2020 | Read the article →
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Twitter – Senator Scott Surovell: “Everyone in the General Assembly EV Caucus needs to read this [report]!” – November 18, 2020 | Read the article →
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Energy News Network: Virginia should look to Maryland for electric vehicle policy, report says – November 18, 2020 | Read the article →
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Clean Technica: Generation180 wants to electrify your ride – June 3, 2020 | Read the article →