Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Joins PennEnvironment for Solar Church Tour
UCC Levittown hosted Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for a tour of their solar powered church. The solar array will save UCC Levittown $1,000 per year on their electricity bill and allows the church to serve as a role in supporting the community during bad weather.
West Rockhill Township Saves Pennsylvania Taxpayers $500,000 with Solar
West Rockhill Township built a solar array that replaces 100% of the Township's electricity costs. The city expects the lifetime savings of the project to pay for itself in nine years, leading to decades of free power and $500,000 in lifetime savings.
Meat Production Facility Installs Solar Array Thanks to Savings from Federal Tax Credits
Stoltzfus Meats energized a 68.6 kW solar array at its meat production facility. The facility had thought about adding solar in the past, and the 30% federal ITC allowed the facility to finally go with solar.
Erie Central Fire Station Uses Solar for Savings and Backup Power
The Erie fire department installed a rooftop solar array that generated $8,500 in savings in its first year. The solar array will also provide backup power during emergencies for the fire department.
Tyler State Park Saves $16,000 Annually on Solar Bills with Solar
Tyler State Park added a solar array near the park headquarters. The array will feed the park and reduce electricity costs from $17,500 to $1,500, which leads to savings for park visitors.
Solar Canopy at Presque Isle State Park Saves Taxpayers $30,000 Annually
A newly installed solar carport provides enough energy to power the pensinsula at Presque Isle State Park. By providing 100% of the park's electricity, the solar carport will save taxpayers $30,000.
Synagogue Saves $1.4 Million with Solar
Temple Emanuel in Pittsburgh is building a solar array that will generate 87% of the temple's electricity. This will lead to $1.4 million in savings over the project's lifespan.
Middletown Township Installs Rooftop Solar System at Middletown Community Park Barn
Middletown Township won a $10,000 grant that it will use for the Middletown Community Park Barn Solar project. The township will install a rooftop solar array to the community park barn that will reduce costs as the township hosts recreational programs, art classes, and social events.
Voestalpine Roll Forming Manufactures Steel for Solar Industry at Farrell Location
Voestalpine Roll Forming makes steel used in a variety of solar components. This steel helps solar projects around the country meet domestic content requirements.
Bucks County Farm Saves $13,500 Thanks to Government Grant Funded Solar Project
Peace Tree Farm in Bucks County received $165,933 from REAP to build a 162.7 kW solar array. This will help the farm save $13,500, helping reduce costs at the grocery store for Pennsylvanians.
Automotive Parts Distributor Adds 1 MW Carport
Turn 14 added a 1 MW solar carport at their Horsham facility. This will offset 100% of the company's energy usage and demonstrate their role as a leader in Pennsylvania.
Lower Bucks Government Services Center Installs Solar Arrays with Potential to Save Taxpayers Millions
Lower Bucks County approved adding rooftop solar arrays to two new government buildings. Commissioner Chairman Bob Harvie said the solar arrays will reduce electricity costs and, "potentially save the taxpayers millions."
Solar Glass Manufacturer to Create 130 Jobs in Crawford County
Vitro announced it will upgrade its Cheswick glass manufacturing plant to serve the solar market. This upgrade will create 130 new jobs and invest $93.6 million in the community.
New State Grant Program Aims to Help Pennsylvania School Districts Reduce Energy Expenses
A new state grant in Pennsylvania will offer grants to schools to install solar projects that will save the districts hundreds of thousands each year in electricity costs. This bill received bipartisan support and will disburse $25 million to Pennsylvania Schools
Report Shows Pennsylvania Schools with Solar Have Tripled in the Last Decade
A new report shows that the solar capacity installed at schools has grown from 14 MW to 39 MW in the last decade. These solar arrays lead to energy savings for the school, allowing them to spend more on students.
Nockamixon State Park Deploys Small Solar Array to Save Money
Nockamixon State Park joined other state parks around Pennsylvania in constructing small solar arrays. The state park's 286 kW solar array save Pennsylvania taxpayers money by reducing operational costs for the park.
CAB Solar Products Manufactured by the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped in Western PA
CAB Solar manufactures a cabling system that has gained wide acceptance because its easy to install, leading so savings for solar projects. The products are manufactured by the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped in Western Pennsylvania.
West Middlesex Truck Stop Reduces Electricity Bill by 56% Thanks to Solar
Estes Express Lines in West Middlesex build a rooftop solar array, which will offset 56% of the trucking terminal's energy consumption.
Dunmore Manufactures Key Solar Component at Bristol Factory
Dunmore manufactures backsheets, a key component in solar panels. These backsheets are key to help grow solar manufacturing throughout the United States.
Moniteau School District Reduces Costs with Solar
Two schools in the Moniteau School District are getting on-site solar panels. "“In the long run, we’re hoping that this will save us money. But, this is definitely a good experience for our students and for the district community,” said the district superintendent.
Children's Hospital Receives $100,000 Grant for 38 kW Solar Project
The Janet Weis Children's Hospital in Danville received a $100,000 grant to install a 38 kW solar array. The solar array will provide more than 10% of the pediatric hospital's energy needs.
Former Steel Mill Covered in Solar Shines New Light on Pennsylvania
Mill 19 used to make munitions during World War II and has been reinvigorated thanks to rooftop solar panels. This is the country's largest long-span rooftop solar array, hosting a 2 MW solar array.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Now Solar Powered
Fallingwater is now powered by solar energy, thanks to a small solar array in the region. The solar array will offset 100% of the home's electricity usage.
Nextracker Revitalizes Pittsburgh Area Steel Plant for Solar Manufacturing
Nextracker and BCI Steel are reopening the historic Bethlehem steel manufacturing plant to produce solar tracker equipment. The factory will produce trackers that will serve markets through Pennsylvania and Ohio.
