Pennsylvania lawmakers consider balcony solar to offset electricity bills
These low-cost solar panels plug into any outlet and generate enough electricity to power a refrigerator or TV, lowering electric bills.
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PA ranks near the bottom in adding renewable energy to electric grid
Pennsylvania is 47th in adding renewable energy to the grid, according to a new analysis by an environmental group.
Electricity grid maps could speed addition of renewable energy sources in Pa., panel hears
Fast access to information about the grid would allow renewable energy developers to quickly assess sites and make the process of building new solar and wind projects more efficient.
Hill District energy tech hub puts ‘lazy roof’ to work with new solar array
The power generated by the panels will be worth $50,000 annually over the next 25 years, and help guard against future electricity price increases.
Centre County Solar Group scraps plans for project
That company that was to provide solar energy to Centre County government agencies pulled out, citing new tariffs and an end to federal tax credits.
New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar
Although the residential solar tax credits expired, solar installers and financers are pointing to another affordable option: leasing.
In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania at one point was considered an innovator on renewable energy. Now it's a national laggard.
Pennsylvania schools continue solar projects despite tax rollbacks
By combining state grants with a federal tax credit, schools could install solar for free or a fraction of the cost.
Allegheny County schools lead the state in potential for solar energy generation, advocates report
Boosting the county’s solar infrastructure could reduce air pollution from local power plants and alleviate school district budget pressure.
EPA canceled Solar for All. Will that matter in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania received $156 million for low to mid-income families to install solar, but state lawmakers needed to approve it. They never did.
