Post on 30-May-2020
Jumpstarting aSolar Industry in
Southwest Virginia
Adam WellsNew Economy Program Manager
Appalachian Voices
DDAA Annual ConferenceMarch 19, 2018
LENOWISCO: Lee, Wise, Scott, Norton
Cumberland Plateau: Russell, Tazewell, Buchanan, Dickenson
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Where it all began
Solar Workgroup
Co-Conveners
Professional Facilitation
www.SWVaSolar.org
Key Takeaways
Critical importance of Co-convener and facilitation
structure;
Consistent engagement with local governments;
Message: Southwest Virginia as Energy Producing
Region.