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Virginia passes law to allow third-party solar financing
“As our energy demand increases, we’ll need to think of novel ways to generate supply, and programs like solar leasing and net metering help incentivise deployment where it’s needed most,” said Suhas Subramanyam, a member of the Virginia Senate.
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), more than 50,000 Virginia homes have solar systems installed, and the market is expected to grow by nearly ten times in the next decade. In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), which mandated a goal of 100% zero carbon energy generation by 2050.
“As thousands of Virginia families consider their energy choices and install solar over the next decade, the solar and storage industry is taking steps to ensure every installation is safe, reliable, and meets customer expectations. SEIA will continue to advocate for policies that open the market for solar, put customers first, and strengthen Virginia’s energy economy,” said Caitlin Vincent, Southeast senior manager for the SEIA.
As of the end of 2023, Virginia boasted 4.84GW of installed solar capacity while it added 591.6MW in 2023, according to the SEIA, and solar met 6.56% of power demand in the state last year. Regarding solar installations, utility scale projects have accounted for the majority of additions since 2020, while residential solar installations have gained traction since 2020 as well.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A new study ranks Virginia fourth among the best states for retirees.
The study by home care agency Polaris Home Care analyzed social and economic factors, including crime rates, annual medical costs, housing costs, and state salaries. This analysis revealed an index score out of 100 for every state based on retirement accessibility.
Virginia received a score of 87.48/100.
Virginia performs well across key factors, notably benefitting from one of the highest average annual earnings of $68,597.
The agency says the state has one of the lowest violent crime rates at 208 incidents per 100,000 people and a total crime rate around 24% lower than the national average at 1,850.7 incidents per 100,000 population, highlighting the above-average safety levels offered in the state.
Idaho ranks as the most retirement-friendly state, with Arizona and North Dakota coming in second and third, respectively.
Complete rankings:
Rank
State
Retirement Index Score (/100)
1
Idaho
100.00
2
Arizona
90.67
3
North Dakota
90.48
4
Virginia
87.48
5
Alabama
86.34
6
Wyoming
84.42
7
Florida
83.77
8
Mississippi
83.56
9
Minnesota
82.98
10
Michigan
82.88
11
North Carolina
82.50
12
Kentucky
81.84
13
Utah
81.74
14
Nevada
81.67
15
Rhode Island
81.36
16
West Virginia
81.24
17
Wisconsin
78.93
18
New York
78.16
19
Hawaii
77.83
20
South Dakota
76.52
21
Colorado
76.12
22
Connecticut
75.82
23
Maryland
74.96
24
Washington
74.74
25
Indiana
74.32
26
Pennsylvania
73.93
27
Tennessee
73.73
28
Massachusetts
73.23
29
Maine
73.13
30
Iowa
73.07
31
Delaware
70.50
32
Arkansas
70.20
33
Vermont
69.22
34
South Carolina
68.94
35
New Mexico
68.43
36
Oklahoma
68.38
37
Montana
68.20
38
New Hampshire
67.28
39
Ohio
66.60
40
Georgia
66.35
41
Kansas
64.41
42
New Jersey
63.38
43
California
63.26
44
Oregon
62.86
45
Illinois
62.64
46
Louisiana
61.55
47
Nebraska
61.52
48
Texas
53.49
49
Missouri
49.69
50
Alaska
41.44
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 12, 2026, results for each game:
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 5-4-0, FB: 7
Day: 9-9-3, FB: 7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 5-5-6-7, FB: 8
Day: 1-2-8-1, FB: 5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 0-4-1-7-3, FB: 9
Day: 6-8-2-8-6, FB: 1
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 11
After Hours: 04
Prime Time: 02
Rush Hour: 07
Lunch Break: 03
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
01-12-26-39-43
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
12-21-39-46-48, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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West Virginia teenager says she was sexually harassed by trans peer in locker room | Fox News Video
‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy discusses the controversy over the alleged sexual harassment of a West Virginia teen in a locker room and the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on transgender athletes on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’
West Virginia teen Adaleia Cross shares her shocking claims of alleged sexual harassment by a trans athlete in a locker room, leading to severe backlash from her teacher and friends. The incident comes amid a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding state laws that require student athletes to compete based on biological sex. Rachel Campos-Duffy, a ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host, discusses the profound impact on female athletes and societal implications.
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