West Virginia

The relatively small rooftop solar industry has the potential to grow tremendously, creating lots of jobs, based on an analysis of data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Solar Energy Industries Association and The Solar Foundation.

“Offering a compelling renewable energy option is crucial to attracting the largest iconic brands to a community,” said Letha Tawney of the World Resources Institute.

Here’s a start at a scorecard for tracking how states comply or fight the Clean Power Plan.

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