Virginia Department of Emergency Management

Government

Virginia's emergency management agency funds solar microgrids for critical infrastructure and schools.

Sector: microgrids
HQ: US
Stories: 3 on MGRID.org

Stories about Virginia Department of Emergency Management (3)

Roanoke Schools Put 8 MWh of Batteries Behind Two Virginia Emergency Shelters at No Cost to the District

September 11, 2026 · Emergency & Local Government

4 sources Roanoke City Public Schools will pair 4 MWh of battery storage with 1 MW of rooftop solar at each of its two high schools, both designated public emergency…
Virginia Awards $450K for Solar Microgrids

February 27, 2026 · Emergency & Local Government

4 sources Verified Virginia awarded $450K to Roanoke schools to build 1 MW solar + 4 MWh battery microgrids at two emergency shelter high schools, with $0 upfront cost to…
Roanoke Schools Get Virginia’s First K-12 Solar Microgrid

February 26, 2026 · Emergency & Local Government

5 sources Verified A $450K VDEM grant and $2.1M private investment fund Virginia's first school solar microgrid at two Roanoke high schools designated as emergency shelters.