Virginia expands community solar access with new laws, raising capacity cap to 875 megawatts

Summary

Virginia passed two new laws expanding community solar programs, increasing the cap on subscription-based solar farms from 250 to 875 megawatts. The legislation, described as part of the state's "new affordability politics," allows more Virginians to save money by subscribing to shared solar projects. The article highlights the story of Steve and Chris Ault, who leased 20 acres of their family farm for a 5-megawatt solar array, as an example of how these programs benefit both landowners and subscribers.

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