Pulaski County, Virginia, wants to become a nationwide leader in renewable energy. The county that, in January, approved a special use permit for a 300 MW solar farm developed by Hecate Energy, is now awaiting a wind farm in development by Apex Energy that could have a capacity of more than 150 MW.

Weeks after Pulaski County, Virginia announced its SolSmart “solar ready community” gold certification process, Hecate Energy has formally submitted plans for the county’s first utility scale solar project.