Solar Energy

July 11, 2025 | 6:05 PM

A popular, bipartisan solar program to save Pa. schools on energy costs might soon go dark

Trump’s tax and spending bill will end federal support, and state lawmakers are unsure if they’ll renew their portion.

By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

June 5, 2025 | 2:09 PM

Upper Darby School District is planning six Solar for Schools projects. Without federal tax credits, the district says they wouldn’t happen.

By Sophia Schmidt/ WHYY

May 30, 2025 | 2:23 PM

By Rachel McDevitt/WESA

April 8, 2025 | 12:50 PM

By Julie Grant/The Allegheny Front

February 27, 2025 | 2:13 PM

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

December 19, 2024 | 12:47 PM

A new state grant program that aims to save schools money through solar energy is open for applications.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

October 1, 2024 | 5:05 PM

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

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

September 30, 2024 | 9:30 AM

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

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

August 26, 2024 | 9:34 AM

The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.

By Sophia Schmidt/ WHYY

August 20, 2024 | 4:58 PM

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

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania