Solar Holler: Empowering Shepherdstown with Solar Energy
Generation Next — Dan Conant, 39, Founder & CEO, Solar Hollar
WV News | Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Staff
Dan Conant, a Shepherdstown native and the CEO of Solar Holler, leads the charge in revitalizing local economies through solar energy in the region. Launched 12 years ago, his initiative focuses on workforce development by collaborating with Coalfield Development to train former coal workers for careers in solar installation. As a pioneer, Solar Holler became the first solar company east of the Mississippi to unionize its workforce via the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, cementing its commitment to sustainable energy and community empowerment. This article from WV News highlights the company's impact on the community and its innovative approach to harnessing clean energy.
