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Pa. solar companies would need to plan for eventual cleanup under bill in state House

The measure asks solar companies to show they can afford to clean up projects once they stop generating power.

By Rachel McDevitt

Solar co-op aims to lower cost for rooftop panels

Partners in Dauphin and Cumberland counties are working to help homeowners and businesses get a discount on solar power.

By Rachel McDevitt

Stormwater runoff not an issue in solar fields with proper management, study finds

Researchers measured soil moisture at two solar fields near State College that are built on hillsides.

By Rachel McDevitt

Pa. legislators passed a lot of new laws with the budget. Hereā€™s whatā€™s happening with environmental policy.

Hereā€™s a round-up of environmental items that passed in the last month as lawmakers negotiated the state budget.

By Rachel McDevitt

Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects

Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money.

By Rachel McDevitt


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 isnā€™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
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