In Appalachian Virginia, boosters seek model to jumpstart solar industry

Energy News Network: Todd Lagow’s business card is flush with job titles.

He’s already juggling full-time duties as the fire chief, rescue squad leader and emergency management coordinator in Norton, Virginia. However, those responsibilities haven’t deterred him from taking up the mantle of solar ambassador in this city of 3,900 deep in Appalachian coal country.

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