solar power

June 24, 2025

PA Solar Center To Launch Innovative GET Solar SWPA Program To Help Regional Entities Reduce Electric Bills By Going Solar

On Wednesday, June 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, nonprofit the PA Solar Center will host an online meeting and press event to announce the launch of its innovative GET Solar SWPA program to expand solar throughout the 10-county region of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The local media is encouraged to attend so they can help spread the word on how businesses and tax-exempt organizations in southwestern PA region can save money on their electricity bills by going solar. GET Solar SWPA will offer trusted, unbiased technical assistance and financial guidance to organizations and businesses considering making the transition to solar energy to save money and stabilize their electricity bills. This program will include coordinated outreach with help from regional partners to maximize the number of entities that could benefit from solar. Partners for GET Solar SWPA include: Southwestern…

February 3, 2025

Beaver County Solar Farm In North Sewickley Township Denied Zoning Application

A proposed Beaver County solar farm in North Sewickley Township was denied a zoning application last Thursday. The proposed farm would be built on roughly eighty acres of wooded area. The company leasing the land, Penn Renewables, made its case in front of the zoning board and members of the public at the townships monthly. Penn Renewables partners with landowners and local communities to develop renewable energy projects that are environmentally friendly and safe. According to a published news report, it had to show “minimal impact” to the community but neighbors argued it would have a major impact, citing concerns with flooding and…

August 25, 2022

Schools Learn Solar Benefits Through Partnership With The PA Solar Center & Generation180

On Friday, August 19th, two nonprofits – the Pennsylvania Solar Center and Generation180 – joined with school officials over Zoom to explore how many Pennsylvania school districts are supplying up to 100% of their electricity needs with solar energy, and how schools are investing the cost savings into their students. . Generation180’s “Pennsylvania Solar for All Schools Campaign” is paving the way for all PA schools to switch to solar, and they are partnering with Pennsylvania Solar Center’s G.E.T. Solar program, which provides free technical assistance to guide schools, local businesses, nonprofits, and communities through every step of the solar…