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If you made clean energy upgrades in 2023, it might be time to claim your tax credit

This tax season, people can claim credits for clean energy and EV purchases from 2023.

By Rachel McDevitt

Penn State study shows themes for farmers negotiating solar leases

Profit alone isn’t enough for farmers to sign over control of their land.

By Rachel McDevitt

Pennsylvania hits solar energy milestone; advocates say there’s much more to do

Solar industry backers say the state should be doing more to help the industry grow.

By Rachel McDevitt

Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again

The decision could inform future cases in which communities fight proposed development.

By Rachel McDevitt

Pa. lagged in renewable energy growth in past decade, but trend may be reversing

Out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania only beat out Alaska in adding new wind and solar energy.

By Rachel McDevitt

As renewables grow, questions remain for utilities and regulators

An increase in battery storage in homes poses questions for utilities and regulators.

By Rachel McDevitt

Bill to boost solar in Pa. schools has bipartisan support

The Solar for Schools bill passed the House in June with a bipartisan vote of 134-69.

By Rachel McDevitt

Pa. lawmaker launches new attempt to allow community solar

Pennsylvania law allows for small, rooftop solar projects and large, utility-scale projects–but not for those that fall in-between.

By Rachel McDevitt

Pennsylvania ranks near bottom of states in renewable energy generation

Pennsylvania comes in 45th in the country in energy production from wind, solar, and hydropower.

By Rachel McDevitt

Pennsylvania solar companies breathe easier as threat of tariffs is paused

President Joe Biden is using executive power to suspend any new tariffs on solar products from the four southeast Asia countries for two years.

By Rachel McDevitt
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