RFP alert: PECO looks to spur solar development with a credit purchase program
The company is launching an RFP to procure 160,000 solar Alternative Energy Credits in Pennsylvania over the next 10 years.
Vote Solar begins work in Pennsylvania, pushes for greater renewable commitment
March is turning into one of the busiest months ever for solar in Pennsylvania, at least legislation-wise. The latest bill would lift the state’s renewable energy goal from 8% by 2026 to 18%, with a 5.5% solar carveout.
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a community solar bill
Senate Bill 472 would enable two or more entities to subscribe for electricity generated by a solar PV system no larger than 5 MW in size.
Pennsylvania’s state government is going 50% solar with ambitious build program
A seven-project 191 MW portfolio owned and operated by Lightsource bp will power nearly half of the government’s electricity needs.
At a crossroads, Pennsylvania is poised to turn to solar
Developers expect a pair of solar energy bills will propel rapid growth in Keystone State solar. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many national developers are already hiring.
Lightsource bp completes 17.5 MW solar project for transit authority
The solar power purchase agreement will cover around 7% of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s annual energy demand.
RFP alert: Three Pennsylvania utilities seeking solar energy credits
Parent company FirstEnergy is requesting 137,000 credits for a trio of utilities, with qualifying applications due in February.
NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers go solar at training facility
The project means the pro hockey team will now “train and compete in facilities completely powered by renewable electricity.”
American solar states: Net metering caps nearly met in Michigan, project denial appealed in Pennsylvania
Significant solar developments are happening all across the country, with Wisconsin looking to add nearly 200 MW of utility-scale solar and AEP coming to terms on a power contract for a 50 MW project in Ohio.
Pennsylvania has the opportunity to kickstart community solar — and its economy
Removing the state’s ban on community solar, an initiative which has gained immense bipartisan support, will create thousands of jobs and billions in economic development dollars.
