What’s the current state of the energy transition?
While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development.
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Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again
The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania.
How utility scale solar power could be a boon for sheep farmers
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Some Ohio sheep farmers hope solar grazing - using animals to keep vegetation under panels in check - can help sustain their operations.
How a proposed solar project prompted this rural Pa. township to face its mining past
A Centre County township wrestles with a proposed solar farm on a site where runoff from past coal mining is polluting a watershed.
How Pennsylvania churches are addressing climate change by tapping the power of the sun
Churches say solar is part of their response to climate change and “creation care” called for in the Bible.
Pa. group pitches farms on solar model that keeps farmland usable
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture wants to introduce farmers to solar that allows farming to continue and creates a smaller footprint.
Bill to boost solar in Pa. schools has bipartisan support
A proposal in the state legislature would help boost renewables in Pennsylvania by easing the process for schools to install solar panels.
Pa. green group highlights renewable energy projects in all 67 counties
PennEnvironment says the map shows the path forward for Pennsylvania to get to 100 percent locally-produced, renewable energy.
Pa. lawmaker launches new attempt to allow community solar
Community solar lets people subscribe to an offsite solar project and get credit on their electricity bills for the extra power produced by the panels.
Pennsylvania ranks near bottom of states in renewable energy generation
Federal data show Pennsylvania is 45th in the U.S. in energy production from wind, solar, and hydropower, with only 3% coming from renewables.
